Clinton R. Childs, MD

I believe that practicing good medicine starts with listening. While training in medical school, an older physician shared with me, “If you’ll be quiet and listen to patients, they’ll usually tell you what’s wrong with them without realizing it.” I have come to appreciate the simple truth of his advice. I feel most people come to see a physician due to symptoms they are having and to pursue improvement of their overall health. My mission is to help people understand why they are experiencing these symptoms and help guide them on a path to improving their health.

There are no shortcuts to remaining healthy and no simple formulas or one-size-fits-all remedies. As with all things worth having in life, in my opinion, maintaining good health is a challenge that requires work. Daily exercise, a good diet and healthy choices seem to be a struggle for everyone, including me. I believe that patients working to control their existing medical problems is part of better health as well. I feel the work is worth it to stay healthier and be able to enjoy life.

Why my MDVIP-affiliated practice? Part of the answer lies in what I named the practice, “Our Family Doctor.” I missed the relationships I built with my patients at the beginning of my career, and I feel patients miss seeing their doctor as well. In medicine today, it seems patients see providers who insurance companies or large practices designate and often are forced to change providers with changes in coverage. Appointments are often months away and they are sent instead to urgent cares or ERs at higher copays. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. I also offer same- or next-day appointments.

If this sounds like what you have been searching to find, my staff and I would be happy to help you work towards a healthier life.