Dr. William K. Childers
Overview
Kurtis Childers, DO, specializes in general surgery, and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Grandview Surgical Associates and serves as the regional director of the UPMC Comprehensive Hernia Center. He completed his residency at UPMC in Central Pa., and medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Childers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
225 Grandview Avenue, Suite 303, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William K. Childers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William K. Childers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William K. Childers by calling their office at 717-310-7339. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William K. Childers a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William K. Childers is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. William K. Childers specialize in?
While Dr. William K. Childers is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William K. Childers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William K. Childers has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. William K. Childers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William K. Childers accept my insurance?
Dr. William K. Childers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-310-7339 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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- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Childers isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Childers isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Childers isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.