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Dr. Alex Childs, MD

Dr. Alex Childs, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Alex Childs, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 402 Birmingham, AL 35209
Telehealth available
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Dr. Childs' Reviews

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4.4
32 ratings, 7 with a written review
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I've been chronically ill for over a decade, and I've seen A LOT of doctors. Dr. Childs has the best bedside manner out of all the doctors I've seen. The wait times are a little ridiculous, but I believe it's because he truly takes his time with each patient. I trust him with my life. (Literally...he's performed several surgeries on me!) He explains everything in detail and makes you feel seen as a patient, which is a rare quality. Highly recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2021
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Compassionate, highly-skilled, phenomenal physician! You may sometimes have a wait, but please do not get discouraged. They are very busy, try to help patients with difficult problems, spend quality time with each patient, and provide exceptional care! Staff is kind and knowledgeable! I have been a patient for 22 years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Karen Pittman – May 27, 2020
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Dr. Childs has been an angel on earth for me. My family was blown away by his bedside manner & expertise as a surgeon. My husband is never impressed with a doctor & raved about Dr. Childs because he has been the only doctor that has taken me seriously & found the problem. I had the same surgery two months ago that he performed last week with inconclusive results. Dr. Childs found bowel adhesions, endometriosis & a benign bladder lesion. He removed all lesions & fixed my bowels. I‘m very pleased.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Liz in AL – Jan 17, 2019
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I was having pelvic pain issues and was referred to this physician by a physician in at the Brookwood ER. He listened to all my issues and was very attentive. Best referral ever!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mary in Hoover Alabama, AL – Nov 15, 2018
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Have seen this specialist for over 5 years. During that time I was sent to countless physical therapists, with no improvement to my pain. My pain is the result of being date raped and a surgery to the area gone wrong. Still in horrendous pain, feeling hopeless and suicidal, Dr. Child's, AFTER 4 years, FINALLY prescribes medications that make my pain go away.!!? Now disabled, he chooses not to prescribe my medication. Medicaid drs. don't understand pelvic pain !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 others found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. Childs is wonderful! He takes time to listen and is very caring. And most important, he is a brilliant doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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M.A. in Reform, AL – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr Childs took my case that no other doctor would take. I was having major problems and Dr Childs was the only doctor that believed in me and the problems I was having. I am a firm believer that God put Dr Childs in my path because he is the doctor that saved my life. Dr Childs is a very Christian and godly led doctor. A man that admits he is the surgeon but operates under God leading him and guiding his hands is a physician worth having. I thank god for Dr Childs everyday.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
26 others found this helpful
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Whitney Pittman in Ozark, AL – Feb 07, 2016
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Dr. Alex Childs, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2001
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    Locations

    Practice

    Together Womens Health Medical Group of Alabama PC2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 402 Birmingham, AL 35209
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    Office2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 405WMP Birmingham, AL 35209
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35209
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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