Dr. George W Childress MD
Family Practitioner
6171 VIRGINIA PKWY STE 200 MCKINNEY TX, 75071About
Dr. George Childress is a family practitioner practicing in Mckinney, TX. Dr. Childress specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Childress possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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