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Dr. John Childs, DO

Dr. John Childs, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. John Childs, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Wichita, KS. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wesley Medical Center and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 75 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (75 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Childs is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center Wichita, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Childs specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Childs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Childs

4.8

75 ratings, 64 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nov 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heidi Daughan Foster – Sep 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Chris Swan – Aug 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Lori Hoffman – Jul 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Wesley Swart – Jul 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dylan – Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Migdalia – May 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Liz – May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Daniel – Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
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Brady Childs – Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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L – Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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ME – Dec 14, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mellody Pruitt – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dayna Brown – Oct 27, 2023
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About Me

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Advanced Surgical Solutions that enhance your life!

biography

Dr. Childs is a fellowship-trained and board eligible surgeon specializing in foot and ankle disorders. He obtained his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO.

He completed a residency...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan

    Fellowship Hospital, 2019
  • Cleveland Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 2018
  • Cleveland Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 2014
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wesley Medical Center

    550 N Hillside St
    Wichita, KS 67214
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER

    2610 N Woodlawn Blvd
    Wichita, KS 67220
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards
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