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Dr. John Childs III, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Childs III, MD

Dr. John Childs III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY. Patients rated Dr. Childs III an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Childs III works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    536 Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 849-2204

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    • 50 years of experience
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    • JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
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