Best Pediatric Care Providers in Fort Worth, TX
Pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-child checkups, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and sick visits for newborns, infants, and children. Browse verified profiles and connect with pediatric care providers serving families in Fort Worth, Texas.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Fort Worth, TX
Brooke Elaine Kimbrell
MD
Megan Elizabeth Liberty
D.O.
Kimberley Farr Alali
MD
Kimberly D Aaron
MD
Beatriz Acevedo
CPNP
Linda M Ahern
MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC
Esra Betul Akkoyun
MD
Kristen P Alexander
CPNP
Becky Wightman Althaus
RN, PH.D., CGC
Julianne N Anderson
PNP
Cindy K Bair
PNP
Alfred Balasa
M.D.
Elise Victoria Balasa
MSN, CPNP-PC
Marcie Mara Baldwin
CPNP-PC
Phyllis L Bargas
NP
Bernadette V Bartholomew
PNP
Lisa M Bashore
PNP
Amy E Bayles
PNP
Leslie D Beale
PNP
Badreldin Bedri
MD
Sara Lynn Beers
MD
Jeanice D'ann Beeson
NNP, PNP
Lindsey L Benefield
PNP
Penny R Bennett
PNP
Hemangini C Bhakta
MD
Kelly Dawn Black
MD, MSC
Carly Jean Blasingame
CPNP-PC
Dana M Bond
NP
Judith Jose Bonifacio
RN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Brenda Bosch
CPNP
Linda K Boughton
NP
Emily Zahn Braly
APRN, CNP
Jennifer Breed
CPNP
Angela K Brentlinger
CPNP
Demi Brewerton
MSN, APRN, CPNP
Kala Hudson Bright
Joanna Katherine Brownlee
CPNP
Stephanie D Burns
PNP
Megan Marie Burson
CPNP-PC
Nicole Marie Calcote
CPNP-PC
Janet M Calhoun
ANP
Meredith Calvert
Ramiro D. Cavazos
M.D.
Mustafa S. Caylan
M.D.
Nipa Chagan
CPNP
John Edward Champion
MD
Whitney Chase
CPNP-AC
Kylie R Cherry
CPNP
Andrea Clay
CPNP
Camille N Cobb
CPNP
Douglas Glenn Cogdill
MD
John T Connor
PNP
Jessica Suzanne Conrad
PNP
Sarah Fern Cooper
NP
Jessica Michelle Coufal
CPNP-AC
Erinn Jean Covington
APRN, CPNP- PC
Heather Craig
CPNP
Pege R Crane
CPNP
Shonda Marie Cunningham
CPNP-AC
Aarusha J Das
M.D.
What Does a Pediatrician Do?
Pediatric care providers manage your child's health from the first newborn exam through childhood. They perform well-child visits, administer vaccinations, track developmental milestones, diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, and refer to specialists when needed. Many families choose their pediatrician before birth and have the provider visit the baby in the hospital. Building a relationship with a pediatrician you trust is one of the most important steps in your care team.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Pediatrician in Fort Worth
Visit the practice before your due date — many pediatricians offer prenatal meet-and-greet appointments.
Ask about their approach to common topics: vaccination schedules, breastfeeding support, sleep guidance, and when to call versus go to urgent care.
Check their availability — same-day sick visits, after-hours advice lines, and weekend hours matter when you have a newborn.
Consider logistics: location, parking, wait times, and whether they offer telehealth for minor concerns.
Ask if the practice has lactation support or can refer you quickly if breastfeeding issues arise.
Cost and Insurance for Pediatric Care Providers in Texas
Typical cost
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered by insurance as preventive care. Sick visits have standard copays. Without insurance, well-child visits typically cost $100 to $300.
Insurance coverage
Preventive pediatric care, including all recommended well-child visits and vaccinations, is covered at no cost under the ACA. Sick visits are covered with your plan's standard copay and deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Care Providers in Fort Worth
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Ideally during the third trimester, around 28 to 34 weeks. Many pediatric practices offer prenatal consultations where you can meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a feel for the practice. Having a pediatrician selected before birth means they can see your baby in the hospital.
How often does a newborn need to see a pediatrician?
Newborns typically have their first visit within 2 to 3 days of hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. These well-child visits include growth tracking, developmental assessments, and vaccinations.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor?
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in children's health from birth through adolescence, with extra training in childhood development, diseases, and behavior. Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages. Both can provide excellent newborn and pediatric care.
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Sleep Consultants in Fort Worth
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