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John Childs III, MD, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

John Norris Childs III MD MBA


trauma surgeon, retired. Adventurer. Captain, Medical Corps, US Navy (ret)

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  • 536 Walnut LNPhiladelphia, PA 19128

  • Phone+1 215-849-2204

  • Fax+1 215-482-5695

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Education & Training

  • temple university
    temple universityMBA, Business, 1997 - 1999
  • Naval War College
    Naval War CollegeCertificate of completion, Strategy and policy; National Security Decision Making, Joint Military Operations, 1995 - 1998
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1982
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1980
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, 1977 - 1978
  • Chester Beatty Research Institute
    Chester Beatty Research InstituteMD, Tumor Immunology, 1975 - 1977
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1973 - 1975
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1975 - 1990
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1978 - 1987
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • ATLS instructor and course director. State faculty
    American College of SurgeonsATLS instructor and course director. State faculty

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Clinical Podcast: How to Build a Culture of Excellence | Dr. Bridgit Finley
    Clinical Podcast: How to Build a Culture of Excellence | Dr. Bridgit FinleyDecember 12th, 2018

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Other Languages

  • French, Kannada

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