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Dr Melanie Childress
👤 2 years of experience
10,617+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Melanie Childress is an American Board-Certified Consultant in Internal Medicine with over 15 years of experience. She is committed to integrative and patient-centred care, emphasising the importance of addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of illness. Driven by her passion to offer holistic healthcare solutions, Dr. Childress co-founded the RENU Health Clinic to enhance patient access to functional and supportive medicine.
After completing her medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Dr. Childress trained at Baylor University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Her extensive career has included roles as an attending physician at Baylor, where she managed patients across various specialties, including Oncology, Transplant, Critical Care, and Palliative Care. Alongside her clinical work, she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center, guiding medical students in practical and compassionate healthcare.
Having been in Dubai since 2017, Dr. Childress has developed strong, lasting patient relationships, always prioritising a collaborative and preventive approach. She excels in managing chronic and acute conditions and is dedicated to optimising health and well-being through comprehensive, evidence-based care. Dr. Childress’s extensive experience, including her role in co-managing ICU patients, has strengthened her belief in collaborative and integrative care, which she now champions at RENU Health Clinic.
After completing her medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Dr. Childress trained at Baylor University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Her extensive career has included roles as an attending physician at Baylor, where she managed patients across various specialties, including Oncology, Transplant, Critical Care, and Palliative Care. Alongside her clinical work, she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center, guiding medical students in practical and compassionate healthcare.
Having been in Dubai since 2017, Dr. Childress has developed strong, lasting patient relationships, always prioritising a collaborative and preventive approach. She excels in managing chronic and acute conditions and is dedicated to optimising health and well-being through comprehensive, evidence-based care. Dr. Childress’s extensive experience, including her role in co-managing ICU patients, has strengthened her belief in collaborative and integrative care, which she now champions at RENU Health Clinic.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Melanie Childress
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Internal Medicine
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Internal Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,427 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,629 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 149 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,290 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.1753/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35909123 · cited by 43
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Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6969/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33386698 · cited by 145
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Internal Medicine European Annual Congress (Internal Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Internal Medicine National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · melanie.childress@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
15 verified reviews5.00
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15 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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