Overview
Richard Childress is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Childress is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5659 S Rex Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Childress has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard D. Childress
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Childress?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Childress by calling their office at 901-763-3636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard D. Childress a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard D. Childress is classified as an Experienced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard D. Childress specialize in?
While Dr. Richard D. Childress is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Richard D. Childress participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard D. Childress has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Richard D. Childress's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard D. Childress accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard D. Childress accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 901-763-3636 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypogonadismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).