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Alex Childs, MD - OB-GYN South
OB-GYN South
Gynecologist

Alex Childs, MD

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21 years of experience
4.9Posted on Google

About Alex Childs, MD

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.

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

Practice Locations

OB-GYN South
OB-GYN South

Homewood, AL

monday8:30AM – 4:00PM
tuesday8:30AM – 4:00PM
wednesday8:30AM – 4:00PM
thursday9:00AM – 4:00PM
friday8:30AM – 2:00PM
saturdayClosed
sundayClosed
(205) 397-9000

2006 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Homewood, Alabama, 35209, US

OB-GYN South
Alabama Center for Urogynecology and Pelvic Pain

Homewood, AL

monday8:30AM – 4:00PM
tuesday8:30AM – 4:00PM
wednesday8:30AM – 4:00PM
thursday9:00AM – 4:00PM
friday8:30AM – 12:00PM
saturdayClosed
sundayClosed
(205) 397-9050

2006 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Homewood, Alabama, 35209, US

Insurance

Access Wellness (Large Groups)


Access Wellness (Small Groups)


Commercial: All Other Employees


Commercial: Medical West


Medicare: East Alabama Hospitals


Viva Medicare Extra Value (HMO SNP)


Viva Medicare Plus (HMO)


Viva Medicare Premier(HMO)


Viva Medicare Select (HMO)


ActiveCare 1-HD


ActiveCare 2


ActiveCare Select


Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)


Aetna Choice POS II


Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)


Aetna Choice® POS (Open Access)


Aetna Choice® POS II (Open Access)


Aetna Health Network Only


Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)


Aetna Health Network Option


Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)


Aetna HealthFund CDHP


Aetna HealthFund HMO


Aetna HealthFund® Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)


Aetna HealthFund® Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)


Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO ESA plan


Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Elite 3 (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Explorer Elite (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Explorer Premier Plus (HMO-POS)


Aetna Medicare Freedom Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Plus Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Preferred Premium Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Premier Advantra (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Premier Plan (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Premier Plus (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Prime Credit (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Prime Premier (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Prime Value (HMO-POS)


Aetna Medicare Select Plan (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Select Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Standard Plan (HMO)


Aetna Medicare Standard Plan (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Value Advantra (PPO)


Aetna Medicare Value Plan (PPO)


Aetna PPO


Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) - Choice POSII


Aetna Premier Care Network Plus - Choice POSII


Aetna Select


Aetna Signature Administrators (PPO)


Aetna Value Network HMO


AFA Choice POS II 2500 HSA 100/80 CY


Elect Choice EPO


Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)


Golden Choice Plan (PPO)


Golden Medicare Plan (HMO)


HMO


HMO Basic


HMO Deductible


Managed Choice (Open Access)


Managed Choice Plan (PPO)


Managed Choice POS


Medicare Advantage


Medicare Advantage PPO (SWSCHP)


Medicare Connect Plus (PPO)


Medicare Elite Plan (HMO)


Medicare Plan (Open Access HMO)


Medicare Plan (PPO)


Medicare PPO Prime Plan


Medicare Premier Plan (PPO)


Medicare Supplement Plans


Medicare Value Plan (HMO)


Open Access (HMO)


Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna Health Fund)


Open Access Aetna Select HMO (Performance)


Open Access Elect Choice EPO (Aetna Health Fund)


Open Access Managed Choice POS (Aetna Health Fund)


Open Access POS II (Performance Network)


Open Choice PPO


Open Choice® PPO (Aetna Health Fund)


Premier Care Network


QPOS


Savings Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS


Select (Open Access)


SilverScript Choice (PDP Medicare)


SilverScript Plus (PDP Medicare)


Standard PPO Plan


USAccess®


Value Performance Network


Voluntary Plans


Medicare Plan (HMO)


Federal Employee Program - Basic Option


Federal Employee Program - Standard Option


Medicare Advantage PPO


Credentials & 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

Hospital Affiliations

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Education & Training

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

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology ’06

Patient Reviews

4.9
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61 HAPPY PATIENTS
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Posted on Google

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5 stars out of 5

Dr. Childs is the best doctor I have ever...

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.

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Erin C.
1 week ago

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I can’t even begin to express how grateful I...

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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Esther Briddick
3 weeks ago

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5 stars out of 5

Dr. Childs gave me my life back after years...

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.

Reviewer
Kate Moore
11 months ago