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Dr. Ronald Childs, MD

Dr. Ronald Childs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Childs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Mc Lean, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 116 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (116 reviews)

Practice

1760 Old Meadow Rd Mc Lean, VA 22102
Telehealth available

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Dr. Childs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Childs

4.7
116 ratings, 83 with a written review
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I love Dr. Childs and trust him fully with my care. He did my surgery in 2016 and I would not trust anyone else! Highly recommend. He treated 2 of my sisters as well! Excellent care, concern and bedside manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 08, 2025
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Fixed me years ago. I trust him.
Positive. He performed a diskectomy on me in 2005 and fixed a very painful neck problem.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mr. Phil – Nov 23, 2024
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Dr. Childs took time to explain my condition to me. He went over various options with respect to treatment and explained to me why some of them would work better than others. He did not talk down to me and the whole visit made me feel better about my situation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2024
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Unwilling to write a Rx for physical therapy
It was an efficient appointment, on time, friendly doctor and staff. The only problem I have is that I needed a Rx for PT for vestibular PT and Dr. Childs refused to write it as he said I needed to go to my ENT for this. Neck pain, ear crystals plus vascular migraine --created vertigo/dizziness. I happened to go to him for an x-ray of spine and neck and wanted to make sure my PT also involved any maneuvers for my ear crystals. it seems unnecessarily rigid to have me go to another doctor work up for this. Will not return to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 13, 2023
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Fantastic as always
Dr. Childs always listens to you and goes over everything in a manner that you can understand and answers all your questions. His kind and gentle manner along with his vast knowledge makes you feel so comfortable in your care plan.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2023
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Dr Ronald Childs
Dr. Childs is an outstanding surgeon. He explains the medical procedure in detail and he has an excellent bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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John Daly – Jan 31, 2023
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Most wonderful doctor!
Dr Childs is thorough, explains everything in detail and is very, very kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jan 21, 2023
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Dr. Childs is an excellent physician. I’ve worked with him for 11 years. He’s been an incredible lead in the support of my back health. I have severe arthritis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Oct 18, 2022
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Great Bedside Manor
Dr. Childs is kind and caring. He explained my condition, and treatment options so that I understood a way forward to healing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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CLP61 – Sep 16, 2022
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fantastic doctor.i will not go anywhere else.
I was in and out in no time.i was referred to Dr Child by many former patients.the best doctor in his field.win win.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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hasaneen al hussaini – Aug 26, 2022
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Amazing!!!
Dr Childs is thorough, patient and skilled. His bedside manner is wonderful. I have not a single complaint. He’s #1 in my book for spinal surgeries!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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LL – Aug 10, 2022
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Orthopedic surgeon
Great visit, minimal time waiting. Thorough explanation of findings & recommendations for further care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Barbara Patt – Jul 15, 2022
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Highly Recommend
This was my second visit with Dr. Childs. He took an x-ray and knew exactly what my back problem was and what’s better, he can fix it! I also loved his bedside manner. He even gave me a suggestion for care for my mother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s! Highly recommend!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jun 23, 2022
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Excellent Care
Dr. Childs was knowledgeable; and took the time to explain things and answer my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Cynthia Bell – Jun 03, 2022
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Absolutely the best Orthopedic Doctor !
I’ve known Dr. Childs for many years he operated on my husband, and my daughter & myself are patients of his for years..I recommend him to everyone that needs an absolutely patient ,experienced orthopedic Dr.and one that offers options to you as well explains the procedure then you want him ! He always answers when you need to talk to him..we love Doctor Child’s !
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
No results
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Katherine Wolfrey – May 21, 2022
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Life-changing
I ended up getting emergency spinal surgery (laminectomy and discectomy of L4/L5) after losing my ability to walk due to my disc crushing my right sciatic nerve. I called Dr. Childs on my way to the hospital to let him know I was coming, and Laura (his PA) collaborated with me right away. I felt as though I got specialized care from them in the hospital, even though my admittance wasn’t planned. They were able to do my surgery ASAP, and my pain has been almost nonexistent since. I can’t thank Dr. Childs enough for giving me my life back.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2022
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Dr Child’s takes the time to listens to his patients. He doesn't do a rush job to move on to next patient. He explains things and if you still don’t understand or have questions he stays and answers them and explains in laid terms. He always has a smile and very polite. All in all he is very good. I am going to him for something different but he has operated on me in the past and did a great job, he was the first person for me to reach out for what I am going through now something totally different from past. He does try to do everything to avoid surgery so that is a big plus also. Over all he is great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Sharon Wolf – Feb 25, 2022
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Great experience with Dr. Child’s. He clearly explains your diagnosis and way forward with recommended course of action to repair your unjustly via surgery, physical therapy etc..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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MG – Feb 24, 2022
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Stellar
First post op visit after a level 1 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion on the 3d/4th vertebrae. Dr. Childs spent considerable time going over the results of the procedure and answering all of my questions. The visit included X-rays which Dr. Childs used to aid in the description of the outcome. He neither rushed nor wasted time which I appreciate. He is personable and communicates well. As an aside, my surgical experience with Dr Childs was also exceptional and went exactly as predicted during the pre-op process. Alexis Tran, Dr. Child’s surgery scheduler was also outstanding.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2022
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Excellent office experience
Dr Childs came highly recommended and listened carefully and answered my questions clearly. He gave me a good perspective on what to expect. Office staff was very efficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 29, 2022
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Dr. Childs has practiced orthopedic spine surgery in Northern Virginia since 1993. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from Boston University in 1979, he attended Howard University College of Medicine and graduated in 1983. He completed his...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Boston University

    Undergraduate School
  • Howard University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Howard University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Howard University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Orthovirginia Inc.1760 Old Meadow Rd Mc Lean, VA 22102
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Office8180 Greensboro Dr Ste 300 Mc Lean, VA 22102
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Practice

Office3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Fairfax, VA 22033
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Sun: 12:00am - 12:00am
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