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Dr. Richard Childress, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Dr. Richard Childress, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Childress, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Memphis, TN.
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Dr. Richard Childress, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Childress, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Memphis, TN.

About

Dr. Childress graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Richard Childress, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Memphis, TN and has 21 years experience. Dr. Childress currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. At present, Dr. Childress received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Childress' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Childress accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteopenia
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
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Diabetes Counseling
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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  • Blue Network P PPO
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    APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Aetna HMO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 The Endocrine Clinic PC
    5659 S Rex Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
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  2. 2 Memphis VAMC
    1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
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    07:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    Closed

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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    2004
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Dr. Richard Childress, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS

  • Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

    620 Skyline Dr, Jackson, TN

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN