AVERAGE RATING
4.9
Alex Childs, MD
Gynecologist
Board certified in general Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Childs joined the C. Paul Perry Pelvic Pain Center in July 2005 and has completed a two-year clinical fellowship in Chronic Pelvic Pain and Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy. He is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his undergraduate work at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Childs is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency training in general Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He has published over a dozen articles and has presented numerous lectures in the field of obstetrics and gynecology and has been selected as a “Who's Who in America.” Dr. Childs is a member of numerous associations and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He and his wife have three children.
Memberships, Education & Affiliations
Membership
Medical Association State of Alabama (MASA)
Jefferson County Medical Society
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Alabama Physicians for Life
International Pelvic Pain Association
American Academy of Pain Management
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology ’06
Education
Mercer University ’97
Medical College of Georgia ’01
Memorial Health University Medical Center, Mercer University School of Medicine ’05
Pelvic Pain and Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, C. Paul Perry Pelvic Pain Center ’07
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology ’07
Hospital Affiliations
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Specialties & Interests
Endometriosis
Pelvic floor muscle pain
Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
Endometriosis excision surgery, interstitial cystitis, and pudendal neuralgia
Hobbies
Running
Reading
Traveling
University of Georgia Football
Patient Reviews
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Erin C.
1 week ago
Dr. Childs is the best doctor I have ever had, ever encountered, and ever had the privilege of working with in managing my care.
To say that Dr. Childs changed my life for the better wouldn’t be doing him justice, but it’s the best thing I can think of to explain his impact on me. He has done so much more than change my life, though. He believed me when I described what I was experiencing. He advocated for me and investigated the things I discussed with him rather than dismissing them. He took meaningful action to help me actually get better. He has never made me feel as though anything is more important than my ability to live my life the way I want to live it. I trust him completely.
As someone who has spent years navigating multiple chronic illnesses, my family is extremely involved in my care. Every single person in my life knows who Dr. Childs is, and knows how profoundly he has impacted my life. When I take steps in other disciplines of my healthcare, I trust his judgment and perspective when I need help determining whether something is feasible, appropriate, or in my best interest.
What stands out to me just as much as his medical expertise is the way he responds when something isn’t right. If I have a concern, he has never been defensive or apprehensive. He listens and takes me seriously. He explains what he is going to do differently within his practice, and he follows through. He has shown me that he is not only willing to hear feedback, but is truly committed to continually improving the care he provides in his practice. This applies not just to him, but to the other providers he oversees.
Dr. Childs is also my surgeon, and he handled my case with an extraordinary level of care, respect, and attention.
There are some providers who simply show up to a job, and there are others who seem to have been born to change people’s lives. Dr. Childs is 1000% the latter.
I’m so passionate about singing his praises because he was the person who believed me. He was the person who investigated what I described instead of assuming there was nothing wrong, or telling me it was “just anxiety”. He was the person who found the things that had been missed. And he was the person who never looked at my age and decided that my symptoms couldn’t possibly be significant.
He didn’t just treat me. Dr. Childs saved me.
I will be grateful to him for the rest of my life.
To say that Dr. Childs changed my life for the better wouldn’t be doing him justice, but it’s the best thing I can think of to explain his impact on me. He has done so much more than change my life, though. He believed me when I described what I was experiencing. He advocated for me and investigated the things I discussed with him rather than dismissing them. He took meaningful action to help me actually get better. He has never made me feel as though anything is more important than my ability to live my life the way I want to live it. I trust him completely.
As someone who has spent years navigating multiple chronic illnesses, my family is extremely involved in my care. Every single person in my life knows who Dr. Childs is, and knows how profoundly he has impacted my life. When I take steps in other disciplines of my healthcare, I trust his judgment and perspective when I need help determining whether something is feasible, appropriate, or in my best interest.
What stands out to me just as much as his medical expertise is the way he responds when something isn’t right. If I have a concern, he has never been defensive or apprehensive. He listens and takes me seriously. He explains what he is going to do differently within his practice, and he follows through. He has shown me that he is not only willing to hear feedback, but is truly committed to continually improving the care he provides in his practice. This applies not just to him, but to the other providers he oversees.
Dr. Childs is also my surgeon, and he handled my case with an extraordinary level of care, respect, and attention.
There are some providers who simply show up to a job, and there are others who seem to have been born to change people’s lives. Dr. Childs is 1000% the latter.
I’m so passionate about singing his praises because he was the person who believed me. He was the person who investigated what I described instead of assuming there was nothing wrong, or telling me it was “just anxiety”. He was the person who found the things that had been missed. And he was the person who never looked at my age and decided that my symptoms couldn’t possibly be significant.
He didn’t just treat me. Dr. Childs saved me.
I will be grateful to him for the rest of my life.
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Esther Briddick
3 weeks ago
I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for Dr Childs and the entire experience of the Alabama Center for Urogynecology and Pelvic Pain. After struggling with pelvic pain for years, my GYN recommended surgery to remove potential endometriosis. Because of my desire to have excision surgery, I began researching different options and found Dr Childs. Shannon, with scheduling, was the sweetest and worked overtime to help me find a cancellation and get an appointment within two weeks. What a gift from God! I have now undergone surgery to remove several large fibroids, an ovarian cyst, and endometriosis. When Dr Childs offered to pray with me prior to surgery, I just teared up. It meant so much to me and I felt safe entrusting my care to him and his team. I can’t recommend the Center and Dr. Childs enough!
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Kate Moore
11 months ago
Dr. Childs gave me my life back after years of not knowing what was wrong with me. After being constantly gaslit by doctors for over 10 years, Dr. Childs restored my trust that there are still good doctors out there. He trusts what I say as accurate, never doubts me or thinks I'm exaggerating. His NP Melissa is also incredible. I know it takes at least 6-8 months to get in to see him, but he is 100% worth the wait. I am so thankful to have found him and that I get to be treated by someone so knowledgeable and genuinely kind.
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