Christian pediatrician denies child service because parents are tattooed
“She had to go that entire night with her ear infection with no medicine because he has his policy,” Tasha Childress said.
KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA– A family is turned away by a local pediatrician, they say because of the way they look. The doctor said he is just following his beliefs, creating a Christian atmosphere for his patients. Tasha Childress said it’s discrimination. She said Dr. Gary Merrill wouldn’t treat her daughter for an ear infection because Tasha, the mother, has tattoos. The writing is on the wall-literally: “This is a private office. Appearance and behavior standards apply.”
