
Highlights
About Melissa Childs
Emory Affiliation
Emory Physician Group Practice
Year Started Practicing
2003
About the Provider
Melissa Childs has been an Orthopedic PA since 2006. She loves taking care of patients and helping them return to the activities they love. She is married and has two beautiful daughters. She enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family and friends.
Interpretive Services
Locations
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek
- 6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-3350
Expertise
Education
- Professional Education: Rosalind Franklin University, PA, 2003
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
836 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
She helped me with all my problems, she is the best Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
Very patient and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
Excellent provider! Clear, concise, competent, compassionate. Everything I could have asked for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2026
Everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Caring and understanding are two words to describe your staff! Not an ill word to be said by me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Options presented for treatment and we discussed what I might start with that fit me aty this stage in life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Melissa did an excellent job explaining and administering my injections.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Have nothing but great things to say...Thank you to the entire office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Child is an excellent professional, always willing to help her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Excellent bedside manner and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dry good visit with my PA, easy to understand my situation. I felt like I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Very happy and kind, very knowledgeable, made me feel completely at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
She make sure I understand all my problems and fix it all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Everything is excellent congratulations good attention we are super happy I have many recommendations thank you very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
The PA is a great listener and showed compassion and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
I have no problems with mrs.childs. She got me feeling better in no time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Melissa and her staff were great in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Didn't try to rush me through, asked questions, answered my questions thoroughly and respectfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
The PA showed much concern for me. She went above and beyond to make sure I understood all she said.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Melissa Childs is a very caring professional. She has excellent bedside manner. She answered all questions thoroughly and gave me more information than I even expected. She establishes a comfortable environment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
There was nothing bad about them at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Melissa is the best. She listens to me gives me great feedback and is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
All my experiences at Emory are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Caring and motivated to make my time at Emory pleasant and fruitful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
She is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I was well taken care of with options and plan for more treatment if needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Love Melissa!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Ms. Child's PA was very thorough. She explains why I was having the pain and how long to expect for recovery. She helped identified a good treatment plan for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
PA Childs was very good explaining my shoulder pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Great treatment, nice staff who listened to me needs and wants
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Melissa Childs, PA, was excellent. I would go back and see her again. But hopefully I won't have to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Nice people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
I recommend them to someone this morning in a department store where I was shopping.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
All went very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Very knowledgeable as well as experienced and knew immediately what to do towels control left hip pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
M. Childs was very concerned about my hand and the pain it causes. We had a good conversation about it. She was very professional and is a credit to Emory healthcare. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Childs was great-! Explained scenarios and situations that were easy to understand. She answered questions and provided thoughtful answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Melissa Childs is very attentive and quick at diagnosing and explaining your diagnosis and coming up with treatment plan. Quick yet thourough. She took my pain away by giving me a cortisone shot! I can write now!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Addressed my concerns and thoroughly explained my options. I appreciate that she did not talk down to me, but allowed me to be a partner in decision-making. By doing so I felt confident trusting her judgment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
PA Melissa Childs provided excellent care and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Explained diagnosis well. Offered options for proceeding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
My provider, Melissa Childs, was very professional and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Melissa is fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Very good human interaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Excellent, thoughtful explanations, great care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
My routine medications were not given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Melissa was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Excellent Care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Childs was wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
It was good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Excellent. She thoroughly covered my issue, and I felt so much better about my prognosis when leaving
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
She was extremely knowledgable and took her time. I didn't feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Will highly recommend her. 10 out of 10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
The provider was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
EMORY IS EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I had a knee replacement a couple years back. Everything from the surgeon to all medical staff has been top notch. I'm able to hike five miles every day and am probably better shape then I was in my 40's!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Very good experience , the Dr was was helpful and very informative and gave great direction on care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Melissa is amazing! I wish I could see her for lots of issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Melissa Childs ALWAYS makes sure I have comete understanding of the care / procedures. Also answers questions and is never rushed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Doctor was very good took time to over medication also rxplaining what they for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Choreographed perfect execution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Melissa is great at explaining all the options! Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Excellent service from care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my pain and X-rays. Her recommendation was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
I loved Ms.Childs!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
I was very impressed with Melissa Childs. She spent time examining me and helping me understand how to care for my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Melissa was amazing. I liked her energy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Melissa Childs is awesome. She REALLY listens and is very empathetic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I would ask for Melissa Childs again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Melissa was great and the whole visit was very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr. Childs was amazing. I did not feel rush and I felt heard and seen. She has caring bedside manner that is very comforting through severe pain. She is so good I will return for any orthopedic needs. I will also recommend her to anyone. I know that needs orthopedic care. Thank you, Dr. Childs for a wonderful visit and helping me through my pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Quick, professional, courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Melissa Childs is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Love Melissa Childs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Melissa was great! She listened to be ankle problem and then gave me a very clear treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Melissa Childs is absolutely amazing. I have never met the doctor and I am completely ok with that. The level competence and confidence that she has makes me very comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
PA was excellent! Very personable and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
Melissa Childs is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
So nice!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Melissa Childs was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
It is my third experience with you. And his attention has always been excellent. Dr. Child has a very good relationship with her patient and always shows a very pleasant smile that makes one feel that one is cared for with care and dedication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr. Childs readily diagnosed my problem after competent x ray experience, gave me a steroid shot and I am much better. Will begin PT next week.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Took an hour to be seen. And less than 10 minutes of engagement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Being a senior I find my medical concerns are often viewed with apprehension. Very few positive solutions or treatments once a person reaches retirement. She was very good at indulging my crazy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Excellent experience. I will recommend this practice to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Melissa Childs, PA, is an excellent provider, very patient, and good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Melissa Childs is ALWAYS very informative in a way that is easy to understand!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Sarah Childs was very thorough with her exam. She listened to all my concerns & included me in deciding the treatment plan. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Melissa was very caring, talked me thru the x-rays so that I understood what I was looking at and explained what happened to my ankle and what I needed to do to get better. She is a great addition to your team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Melissa puts me at ease with her concerns and explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
PA Melissa Childs always provides me with good clear information regarding my concerns and the next steps to better health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
I was very happy after the treatment M Chiles performed on my knee!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Super nice and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
She was great. Answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
I'm always satisfied when I be there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Melissa is amazing. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions with no fluff. She is by far my most favorite practitioner. I trust everything she tells me. Love love love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2025
Melissa was very compassionate to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Explains things very well, very detailed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Melissa Childs made me completely comfortable and I'm ecstatic that she is my post op follow up provider. She answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
I would recommend Melissa Charles to my best friend and for sure I would probably recommend her to someone that wasn't my friend I want everyone to have the type of care that I get Melissa Charles is good thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Superior service from Melissa Child
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
I appreciate her not rushing me through my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Excellent service e
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
PA Childs was friendly and took time discussing my current and upcoming needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Dr. Childs is awesome! She has a great personality and is easy to talk to. I love her humor! She explained the issue with the pain in my thumbs and made me aware of my options as well as answered my questions allowing me to make a decision on the treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
I love my provider's personality and her wonderful person to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Melissa Child was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
My care with Melissa Childs was great I also told her she has great spirit.Her Personality and open attentiveness make feel very confident talking her.. I really like that it, most individual nervous and up tight visiting doctor office.. Keep it up..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
The provider was excellent at diagnosis and correct action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
The PA was very knowledgeable and I was glad to talk to someone with clear communication ability and who had confidence in the treatment I chose for the time being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Melissa is caring and extremely knowledgeable. The results of the visit have greatly lessened my shoulder pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Melisa. Childs has a phenomenal bedside manner and I appreciate her knowledge and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2024
Melissa was happy with my progress; the shoulder x rays showed good healing; we discussed my continuing physical therapy; I would highly recommend Melissa to my family and friends!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
She was very nice & professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
My experience with DR Melissa CHilds, was great I felt that warm and caring person from her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Top quality professional care providers in this hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Emory has the customer service. They are first class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Melissa is very thorough and reviewed options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Excellent facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
Melissa Childs was fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
Excellent Service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
She took time with me to understand my symptoms, she was very attentive. She was able to communicate clearly what her diagnosis was and She gave me plenty of PT exercise to improve the condition I was experiencing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Excellent care from both nurse and PA.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
I'd give PA Melissa a 10 if I could. She's professional, knowledgeable, direct and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Buena experiencia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
It was a very good office visit! Melissa is an asset to your team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Amazing, effective and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Excellent professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Melissa is a wonderful PA. Her bubbly personality puts you completely at ease. She listens to patients concerns without judgement. She is a value to your staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Very professional and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Melissa's is consistently calm, caring, compassionate and collaborative. She and Olivia makes me feel cared for and cared about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Best PA experience! She was thorough and addressed all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2024
PA Childs was excellent in every aspect of my care. She answered all of my questions, considered my input and requests. She was very clear about the plan of care, explained how to reach her and/or her staff if I needed anything. We also talked about a plan B if this first one did not work well enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Melissa was GREAT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
I had an issue with my right foot. Dr. Childs said she didn't do feet. Offered no other solutions. She was great with hand and knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Love Mellissa Childs. Fantastic personally.Put me totally at ease. Explained the proceed in detail. Professional, compassionate, empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
Melissa Childs was excellent. She was personable and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Melissa is wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and a pleasure to be around. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of Ortho care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2024
Good overall
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Advised that something else might be going on and advised to have mri
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr Childs was great asking lots of questions and showing concerns about what was going and gave good advice and direction on what to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Excede my expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Of course I would recommend it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
M Child's P.A.'s communication skills are among the best of medical professionals!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
My appointment was excellent. Melissa listened to me and explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Melissa is awesome. She was very professional caring , pleasant , extremely knowledgeable , I definitely referring to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Melissa is great! I'm so thankful for her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Melissa is a very happy, caring PA who wants only the best health for her patients. Grateful for her
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Short and sweet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
I can't say that they are not concerned about my health, these people are very good at what they do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
At dialysis today I told 5 people how great my visit went
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2024
Thank you great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Ms Childs had a great attitude but probably overestimated my intelligence. She raced through many details where I was barely keeping up. In part, I was trying to process some very serious news she was giving me, while she breezed through a bunch of options. At the end I realized that I had not listened well and neither my wife nor I clearly remembered some important details.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Melissa was bvery rofessional and at the same time pleasant and esy to talk to, to explain my issue..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
PA Melissa was excellent in explaining exactly what my condition was and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
She was excellent - caring and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
The PA was excellent. She was very well informed, and very caring. I would absolutely recommend her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
All very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very professional and knowing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Melissa Childs was professional, personable, and extremely knowledgeable.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Everything was satisfactory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr. Childs has amazing bedside manners! I really appreciated her listening to me first and then explaining everything in a very clear and accurate manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Melissa Childs is professional and awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Thorough exam and she listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2024
Melissa Childs is the best, which is why I was willing to pit up with 2 additional days of pain to stay with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Everything is perfect
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2024
This was my first visit after my hip revision surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
PA was "tuned in" to my problem and did not hurry during the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2024
Ms. Childs was easy to relate to and made me feel at ease. Very professional and also personable. Answered all my questions about how to proceed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
I have already recommended Melissa to several other people. She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Melissa was amazing !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Care providers were excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
It was good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Everything good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Yes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Though what I had done was painful. Y'all made it very manageable. Thank you!
