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Dr. Lorenzo Childress, MD

Dr. Lorenzo Childress, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Lorenzo Childress, MD is an internist in La Plata, MD. He is affiliated with medical facilities University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Locations

UM Charles Regional Medical Group

UM Charles Regional Medical Group5 N La Plata Ct Ste 101 La Plata, MD 20646
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(301) 786-5761

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Childress specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Childress' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Childress

2.6

13 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
38%
38%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
54%
54%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mike Tretick – Apr 29, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
James Conway – Mar 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Quintina Jenkins – Jan 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia C Day – Dec 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
MD – Feb 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
La Plata, MD – Feb 01, 2017
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About Me

biography

Lorenzo Childress III, MD is a Board Certified internal medicine physician with 10 years of experience. He is a 2001 graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine in 2006 at Kettering...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Wound & Burn Care

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  • Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center

    5 Garrett Ave
    La Plata, MD 20646
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    7503 Surratts Rd
    Clinton, MD 20735
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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