Dr. Tracey W. Childers, DO

Media Releases

Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Tracey W. Childers, who serves patients in Ottawa, Illinois.

A dedicated otolaryngologist, Dr. Childers, brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for patient care to OSF HealthCare. Growing up in the Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas, her journey in medicine has been marked by a commitment to serving communities and a deep appreciation for the intricacies of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care.

With nearly two decades of practice in a rural community east of Tulsa, Oklahoma, she has established herself as a dedicated healthcare professional with a unique blend of expertise and empathy. Her journey in medicine was fueled by a natural inclination toward science and a heartfelt desire to help others. During medical school, she discovered her true calling in ENT, a field that captivated her with its diversity and the opportunity to treat patients of all ages.

Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Childers’ specialties included Otolaryngic Allergy and Ear, Nose, and Throat care. Her educational journey includes medical education at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 1994, an internship at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in 1995, and a residency in ENT-Otolaryngology at the same institution in 1999. Dr. Childers further enhanced her expertise through a fellowship in Otolaryngic Allergy at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in 2011.

As a testament to her continued education, the doctor is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which is a non-profit corporation that has set the mission of ensuring professional standards with certificates and memberships and has offered training in the fields of head neck surgery to professionals since 1924.

Among her professional affiliations, she holds memberships in prestigious organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Pediatric otolaryngologists are primarily concerned with medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases in children. They generally provide the following services: diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck diseases.

On a more personal note, Dr. Childers is a proud mother of two daughters. Together, they share a love for photography, art, travel, and singing. She has also been an active participant in community theater productions for several years.

Recommended Articles

• Recovery from Blepharoplasty

  Eyelid incisions normally take 5 to 7 days to heal and become ready for the removal of sutures. The patient can start doing usual activities again within 7 to 10 days and wear contact lenses within 14 days.Redness and bruising around the eyes can be concealed with cosmetics. It is important for...

• Are There Risks to Plastic Surgery?

  Few things in the medical procedures world are risk free. If you factor in human error, bad judgment on the side of the patient and the surgeon, you get potentially bad results that could result in someone regretting the decisions made.Plastic surgery is not risk free. It carries its own risks and...

• Is Breast Augmentation costly?

  Getting breast implants is often a difficult decision to make for women. Apart from it being expensive there are no guarantees on the result and the risks involved.The procedure involves placing of breast implants to produce more shapely and larger breasts or to make them even. But before you...

• How is Laser Skin Resurfacing Useful?

  Laser resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that removes layers of the skin, and allows new skin to take its place. The new skin is supposed to look more youthful. In this technique, a short pulsating stream of laser is focused on the uneven skin. It is also known by other names including laser peel,...

• What to Expect After Blepharoplasty

  Blepharoplasty, in simple terms, means the surgery of the eyelid(s). It is performed on either the lower or the upper eyelid. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is also performed on both eyelids (the lower and the upper one). The two major reasons people opt for eyelid surgery are:...

• What You Need to Know About Liposuction

  What is it?Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery done to remove the excess fat in specific areas of the body. It is a common and well known surgery which had been done throughout the world for decades.This surgery can be done in both males and females. Liposuction removes excess fat over the thighs,...