Hello. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pediatrician in Ft. Worth associated with Cooks, takes Medicaid, and works with special needs kids? I know, I'm asking for a lot here! We just recently got the boys on Medicaid and our current doc (whome I LOVE and has worked so well with my oldest with Autism) does not accept Medicaid anymore. So I am looking for someone new. I want to do the Cooks Children Health Plan because he receives some therapy through Cooks right now. But since I haven't had to do this in awhile, I am unaware of which doctors would be worth checking into. I am hoping some of you out there have some good suggestions on where I can start looking! I appreciate any help with this!!
R.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Looks like I am back to square one. None of the FW. Pediatric locations are accepting new Medicaid patients. This is so tough finding someone who will take it and can deal with special needs. I hate this! But thanks again everyone!
Almost all of the Moms that I know take their children to a group called Fort Worth Pediatrics. They have several offices throughout Fort Worth. I go to the SW office in Cityview near Bryant Irvin and see Dr. Ben Worseley. He is awesome. However, I have heard that Julie Morrow and Dr. Halpenny are just as wonderful.
Hello, We are in the Fort Worth Pediatrics group they have several offices in Ft. Worth and I believe they take Medicaid. My daughter has an autism disorder and we love our pediatrician there. We are also involved with the Hope Center 4 Autism. You can check out their facebook page or I would be happy to give you their # ###-###-####. We love them have been goiing there a year and the will work with you. Feel free to email me back.
I have heard wonderful things abotu Dr. Champion.
My kids also go to Fort Worth Pediatrics. We often use them after hours and/or on weekends so we have seen many of the doctors in the practice. We have never had a problem with any of them. I think they are associated with Cook Children's b/c my daughter had to get tubes and had the procedure done there downtown.
I can't answer your questions about a doc accepting Medicaid questions, but I can give you a recommendation. My kids' pediatrition is Julee Morrow, with Ft. Worth Pediatrics, across the street from Harris Southwest. She's relaxed, very knowledgable and thorough, talks to the child but not 'down' to parent or child. She's my 3rd doc for my kids and so glad I kept trying!
Hey R., I have a great pediatrician her name is Dr Julie Crawford she works with fort worth pediatrics, right off of university and I 30. She accepts cooks medicaid... her number is ###-###-####..good luck and god bless
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Hi R.,
I am not sure what part of town you are looking in for your ped, but I will tell you who to avoid. DO NOT go to Dr. Ray Poquiz! He failed to notice a significant medical disorder in my newborn. I can give you details if you wish. I have since come across other moms who have had various issues with Dr. Poquiz. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO DR. RAY POQUIZ.
I am not usually one to bad mouth anyone publicly. I simply want to warn anyone who does not know.
Check out Dr Carol Brennan. She is with Cook and is in SW Fort Worth. Very knowledgeable and excellent with kids. I beleive they also take medicaid.
Who was your Ped before you had to change?
R.,
I just stumbled on this from another post you had up. Not sure what level of special needs care you are looking for, but there is a Cook Children's pediatric office in the Child Study Center. CSC is an Autistic/behavioral disorder clinic and school, but they have three to four pediatricians connected to
Cook Childrens and the CSC. If push comes to shove and they can't accept you, the office may be able to tell you some good alternatives.
Again, i wouldn't call the CSC, but find out the number for the cook's facility that shares the same building. You could start with looking for Dr. Mauk in Fort worth.
Good luck.
