An endocrinologist in Covington, Dr. Richard Childress diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Yes, Dr. Richard D. Childress is accepting new patients at this office.
(901) 475-5595
1995 Hwy 51, Covington, TN 38019
Yes, Dr. Richard D. Childress is accepting new patients at this office.
(901) 794-7922
8970 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38125-8231
Yes, Dr. Richard D. Childress is accepting new patients at this office.
(901) 475-5595
1995 Hwy 51 S, Covington, TN 38019-3635
Dr. Richard Childress graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1999.
Dr. Childress has four offices in Tennessee where he specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Childress works with eighty-three doctors including Dr. Stephen Landy and Dr. Melrose Blackett.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Childress can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Childress specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Childress can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Childress, but only those who participate in Medicare.