Melissa Childs
Melissa Childs

Melissa Childs, PA

Physician Assistant, Non-Operative Orthopedics

4.9 - 850 Ratings

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097
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About

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.

 

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

  • 2003

Locations

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 850 ratings

The 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.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-16

Ms Childs was superb. In this day in time, I have had to wait to see doctors for 2 months or more and yes they were Emory doctors. I've been to Emory Hospital 3 times in the last 8 months so I am very aware there is an issue seeing doctors and scheduling tests. Not with Ms Childs. They got me in right away She was absolutely wonderful going over everything and I did not feel rushed. I've already told 4 people to see her for knees. Now if you could get your neurology,, pulmonology and PCP departments more physicians so we don't have to wait 2 months to see a doctor. I would love to expand on this and other issues if you contact me. Because of all the issues I have had, it was very refreshing to see Ms. Childs. She restored my faith that you might not be all about money.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

Melissa was very proficient, encouraging and effective

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

The Dr. Who treating me for my shoulder, she is very nice and good explaining my problem. Also she will give you good advice to get you to be better soon, her smile and the care she gives you , it makes u feel better!. You need more Dr like her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

A great experience through and through.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-22

I want to thank everyone involved in my care, if my problem with my shoulder arises again, I will come see Melissa Childs for the next recommendation of Cortisone Shot

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

Melissa Childs is the best PA!! I love her and appreciate the care she shows her patients. Plus she has an incredible skill at giving shots!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-19

The best experience !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-18

Very informative about options and listened to my concerns. Offered options and support.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

Melissa Childs was very understanding of issue and gave me several options to alleviate the pain including print outs to help ease the ordering process and print outs of the exercises to follow. EXCELLENT bedside manner and doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Good Experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-11

Melissa was very kind and patient and understanding of my situation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

She helped me with all my problems, she is the best Doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

Very patient and understanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

Excellent provider! Clear, concise, competent, compassionate. Everything I could have asked for.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Everyone was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Caring and understanding are two words to describe your staff! Not an ill word to be said by me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-20

Options presented for treatment and we discussed what I might start with that fit me aty this stage in life.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-12

Melissa did an excellent job explaining and administering my injections.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

Have nothing but great things to say...Thank you to the entire office

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Dr. Child is an excellent professional, always willing to help her patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

Excellent bedside manner and care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

Dry good visit with my PA, easy to understand my situation. I felt like I was in good hands.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-02

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Very happy and kind, very knowledgeable, made me feel completely at ease

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

She make sure I understand all my problems and fix it all

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-23

Everything is excellent congratulations good attention we are super happy I have many recommendations thank you very much

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-21

The PA is a great listener and showed compassion and empathy.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-19

I have no problems with mrs.childs. She got me feeling better in no time.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-12

Melissa and her staff were great in every way

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

Didn't try to rush me through, asked questions, answered my questions thoroughly and respectfully.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-08

The PA showed much concern for me. She went above and beyond to make sure I understood all she said.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-06

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

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 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

There was nothing bad about them at all

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

Melissa is the best. She listens to me gives me great feedback and is very caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-22

All my experiences at Emory are excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Caring and motivated to make my time at Emory pleasant and fruitful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-14

Very satisfied

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-12

She is terrific

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-10

Very impressive

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

I was well taken care of with options and plan for more treatment if needed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Love Melissa!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-27

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-20

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 Reviewed on 2025-12-18

PA Childs was very good explaining my shoulder pain

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Great treatment, nice staff who listened to me needs and wants

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-11

Melissa Childs, PA, was excellent. I would go back and see her again. But hopefully I won't have to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Nice people

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

I recommend them to someone this morning in a department store where I was shopping.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-23

All went very well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-22

Very knowledgeable as well as experienced and knew immediately what to do towels control left hip pain.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-20

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Dr Childs was great-! Explained scenarios and situations that were easy to understand. She answered questions and provided thoughtful answers

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-14

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-12

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 Reviewed on 2025-11-09

PA Melissa Childs provided excellent care and advice.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Explained diagnosis well. Offered options for proceeding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

My provider, Melissa Childs, was very professional and attentive.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Melissa is fantastic!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Very good human interaction

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Excellent, thoughtful explanations, great care

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

My routine medications were not given.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-07

All good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-05

Melissa was very helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Excellent Care!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-02

Dr Childs was wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

It was good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-18

Excellent. She thoroughly covered my issue, and I felt so much better about my prognosis when leaving

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

She was extremely knowledgable and took her time. I didn't feel rushed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Will highly recommend her. 10 out of 10

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-10

The provider was amazing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-10

EMORY IS EXCELLENT

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

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 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Very good experience , the Dr was was helpful and very informative and gave great direction on care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Melissa is amazing! I wish I could see her for lots of issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

Good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-13

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

Melissa Childs ALWAYS makes sure I have comete understanding of the care / procedures. Also answers questions and is never rushed!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Doctor was very good took time to over medication also rxplaining what they for

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Everything was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-13

Choreographed perfect execution

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Melissa is great at explaining all the options! Great experience!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-25

Excellent service from care provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-24

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-23

The doctor was very knowledgeable about my pain and X-rays. Her recommendation was very helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-21

I loved Ms.Childs!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-20

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 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

Melissa was amazing. I liked her energy!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-14

Melissa Childs is awesome. She REALLY listens and is very empathetic!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-12

I would ask for Melissa Childs again.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-29

Melissa was great and the whole visit was very efficient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-22

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

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 Reviewed on 2025-05-08

Quick, professional, courteous.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-05

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Melissa Childs is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Love Melissa Childs

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-19

Melissa was great! She listened to be ankle problem and then gave me a very clear treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

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 Reviewed on 2025-04-15

PA was excellent! Very personable and pleasant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-10

Melissa Childs is wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-08

So nice!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-28

Melissa Childs was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-27

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-15

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 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

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 Reviewed on 2025-03-12

Took an hour to be seen. And less than 10 minutes of engagement.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-11

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 Reviewed on 2025-03-08

Excellent experience. I will recommend this practice to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

Melissa Childs, PA, is an excellent provider, very patient, and good listener.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-27

Melissa Childs is ALWAYS very informative in a way that is easy to understand!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-27

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 Reviewed on 2025-02-25

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 Reviewed on 2025-02-20

Melissa puts me at ease with her concerns and explanations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

PA Melissa Childs always provides me with good clear information regarding my concerns and the next steps to better health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

I was very happy after the treatment M Chiles performed on my knee!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-09

Super nice and compassionate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

She was great. Answered all my questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

I'm always satisfied when I be there

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

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 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

Melissa was very compassionate to my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-01

Explains things very well, very detailed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-25

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 Reviewed on 2025-01-19

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 Reviewed on 2025-01-19

Superior service from Melissa Child

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

I appreciate her not rushing me through my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-08

Excellent service e

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-30

PA Childs was friendly and took time discussing my current and upcoming needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-27

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 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

I love my provider's personality and her wonderful person to know.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

Melissa Child was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-17

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 Reviewed on 2024-12-17

Great job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

The provider was excellent at diagnosis and correct action.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

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 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Melissa is caring and extremely knowledgeable. The results of the visit have greatly lessened my shoulder pain.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

Melisa. Childs has a phenomenal bedside manner and I appreciate her knowledge and kindness.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-30

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 Reviewed on 2024-11-28

She was very nice & professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-21

My experience with DR Melissa CHilds, was great I felt that warm and caring person from her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-15

Top quality professional care providers in this hospital.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-12

Emory has the customer service. They are first class.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Melissa is very thorough and reviewed options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-06

Excellent facility

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-03

Melissa Childs was fantastic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-02

Excellent Service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

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 Reviewed on 2024-10-31

Excellent care from both nurse and PA.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-26

Excelente

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

I'd give PA Melissa a 10 if I could. She's professional, knowledgeable, direct and personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-20

Buena experiencia

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

It was a very good office visit! Melissa is an asset to your team!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Amazing, effective and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

Excellent professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

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 Reviewed on 2024-09-18

Very professional and personable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

Melissa's is consistently calm, caring, compassionate and collaborative. She and Olivia makes me feel cared for and cared about.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

Excellent care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Best PA experience! She was thorough and addressed all concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

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 Reviewed on 2024-08-29

Melissa was GREAT!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

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 Reviewed on 2024-08-22

Love Mellissa Childs. Fantastic personally.Put me totally at ease. Explained the proceed in detail. Professional, compassionate, empathetic.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-17

Melissa Childs was excellent. She was personable and listened to my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-12

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 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

Good overall

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-08

Advised that something else might be going on and advised to have mri

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

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 Reviewed on 2024-08-07

Excede my expectations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-06

Of course I would recommend it

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-04

M Child's P.A.'s communication skills are among the best of medical professionals!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-02

My appointment was excellent. Melissa listened to me and explained everything.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

Melissa is awesome. She was very professional caring , pleasant , extremely knowledgeable , I definitely referring to others

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Melissa is great! I'm so thankful for her care!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-25

Melissa is a very happy, caring PA who wants only the best health for her patients. Grateful for her

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-24

Short and sweet

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-21

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 Reviewed on 2024-07-18

At dialysis today I told 5 people how great my visit went

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-13

Thank you great service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

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 Reviewed on 2024-07-09

Melissa was bvery rofessional and at the same time pleasant and esy to talk to, to explain my issue..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-03

PA Melissa was excellent in explaining exactly what my condition was and treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

She was excellent - caring and efficient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

The PA was excellent. She was very well informed, and very caring. I would absolutely recommend her!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

All very well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

Very professional and knowing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Melissa Childs was professional, personable, and extremely knowledgeable.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-20

Everything was satisfactory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-18

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 Reviewed on 2024-06-13

Melissa Childs is professional and awesome

Credentials

Education

  • Professional Education: Rosalind Franklin University, PA, 2003