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Dr. Roger Childress, DDS

Dr. Roger Childress, DDS

Oral Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Roger Childress, DDS is an oral surgery practitioner in Chattanooga, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

1350 Mackey Branch Dr Ste 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421

Make an Appointment

(423) 296-8210

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Childress' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Childress

4.9

36 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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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Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Connie Parsley in Hixson, TN – Jun 16, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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sherrin in Ooltewah, TN – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Kelly in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 07, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Lucerne, LU – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Sherrie Forrest in Ooltewah, TN – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Cleveland, TN – Dec 06, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
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Annie O in Chattanooga TN – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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LNorman in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Rebecca Goforth in Apison, TN – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kelli in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am honored to serve you and your family with exemplary care, in a warm, caring, and comfortable atmosphere.

biography

I am Dr. Bill Childress, and I am so happy to be back home in Tennessee since 2010, after 21 years in the United States Air Force.  I am originally from LaFollette, Tennessee, where my mother still lives in my childhood home.  At age...read more

  • Oral Surgery

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Wilford Hall Us Air Force Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1989

  • University Of Tennessee

    Undergraduate School, 1985

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Locations

Practice

Office1350 Mackey Branch Dr Ste 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Practice

Office5022 Old Godsey Ln Ste 10 Hixson, TN 37343
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
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