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Adrienne L. Childers, M.D.

Associate professor; Director, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education

Fellowship
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University

Residency
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia

Medical School
University of Tennessee

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric otolaryngology

Research Interests

  • Pediatric otolaryngology

Publications and Media Placements

Luong, P, Grojean M, Childers AL, Schwartz T. Tympanostomy Tube Postoperative Management.  Academy of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Spring 2025 Meeting, 05/25 (Poster).  

Gresham M, Wallach Y, Childers AL. Toradol Use in Post-Operative Adenotonsillectomy Patients: Does it increase the risk of bleeding? American Academy of Otolaryngology, Virtual Meeting Format, 09/20 (Poster).  

BMT/Adenotonsillectomy.  Classroom Lecture, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University; 3/25. (Invited Speaker).  

Adenotonsillar disease.  Resident Didactics, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 8/24.   

EXIT Procedures. Resident Didactics, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University;  09/24.  

Upper Airway Obstruction.  Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University; 1/24. (Invited Speaker)  

Upper Airway Obstruction.  Resident Didactics, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University; 8/23.   

BMT/Adenotonsillectomy.  Classroom Lecture, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University; 3/23. (Invited Speaker).  

EXIT Procedures. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University; 03/22. (Invited Speaker)  

BMT/Adenotonsillectomy.  Classroom Lecture, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Louis University; 3/22. 

Honors and Awards

  • St. Louis Magazine Top Doctor
  • Missouri Life Magazine Top Doctor
  • Castle Connelly Top Doctor
  • Academic Professor of the Year - Saint Louis University Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Beta Gamma Sigma - Saint Louis University School of Business

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Post-Graduate Member, Triological Society
  • American Rhinologic Society

Community Work and Service

  • Honduras Brigade, Saint Louis University
    Participated in two surgical trips with focus on otolaryngology surgical needs for underserved population
  • Hands On Memphis
    Volunteered for women and children’s shelter for domestic abuse victims/recovering drug addicts   
  • Medical Mission Trip, Guatemala
    Set up clinics to provide medical care for underserved population
  • Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee
    Volunteered with emergency department assisting with intake paperwork, vital signs and rooming patients