Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
Meet Dr. J. Kevin Wilkes
Dr. Wilkes is a native of Louisiana, born and raised in Shreveport. He attended Trinity University, in San Antonio, where he received a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Dr. Wilkes returned to Shreveport for medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It was his mentors and the children he worked with that helped him realize his love of pediatrics and cardiology. He considers it an honor to be a part of a family's journey with congenital heart disease, from diagnosis in pregnancy to routine care.
He went on to complete his residency, chief residency, and pediatric cardiology fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. During his last year of fellowship, he served as chief fellow and received the Dan McNamara fellow of the year award. Dr. Wilkes then completed additional training in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging where he trained in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, 3D echocardiography, and cardiac MRI.
Dr. Wilkes has a passion for teaching and utilizes this to improve the care of his patients and their families. Whether an innocent murmur or complex congenital heart disease, he believes that patients and families are best served when they are educated and active in developing the best treatment plan together.
Outside of work, Dr. Wilkes enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys cooking, grilling, good wine, music, golf, and tennis.
Services
Cardiac MRI
Cardiology consultation
EKG Interpretation
Echocardiography interpretation
Fetal echocardiography interpretation
Fetal/Prenatal cardiology consultation and treatment
Holter and event monitor interpretation
Stress testing
Transesophageal echocardiography
Treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease
Reviews
Average rating:
4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (36)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (36)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (36)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (36)
What our families say
March 14, 2025
It was a great experience and staff were very knowledgeable and caring. Thank you.
February 28, 2025
Dr. Wilkes was wonderful. He answered all questions, was extremely knowledgeable and was very personable.
February 08, 2025
Dr. Wilkes is AMAZING
January 28, 2025
This was one of the best dr visits I've had. Everyone was so nice and explained everything so well I had no concerns after I left,
January 26, 2025
Everything was perfect
January 24, 2025
Our nurse [...] was super nice and friendly which made our daughter feel at ease, since she was nervous about her appointment. Echo Tech she was patient and very friendly with our ticklish girl while getting her echocardiogram. And last but not least Dr. Wilkes, I can't thank him enough for all the helpful and knowledgeable information that we got for my daughters heart disease. My husband and I left the Clinic with a breath of fresh air and a lot more at ease the way he patiently explained to our girl why she was there and how she was absolutely perfect those are the words of reassurance any parent would like to hear about their child.
January 24, 2025
All the staff was very friendly and patient with my son, making his visit easy and enjoyable for him
January 18, 2025
I was very impressed with how responsive and attentive the staff were to my child's needs. They made us feel comfortable and addressed all our concerns. The office was clean, and the team worked well together to provide excellent care. I appreciate their professionalism and kindness during our visit. The doctor was amazing! They were patient, kind, and took the time to explain everything clearly. My child felt at ease during the visit, and o appreciate how thorough the doctor was in addressing all our questions and concerns. Combined with the friendly staff and clean office, it was an excellent experience overall.
November 02, 2024
The nurse who attended us first was very attentive.
October 27, 2024
The truth is, the medical care they offer is excellent
October 26, 2024
Everything was exceptional. The care is always amazing!
October 26, 2024
Everyone was great! We have enjoyed seeing Dr. Wilkes and love that he explained everything so well to us. All of the staff were so nice and accommodating for my little girl!
October 11, 2024
Everything went well and everyone explained everything to me
October 11, 2024
Everyone did an amazing job, I appreciate it all!!
August 27, 2024
Good
August 27, 2024
Good
August 27, 2024
Everyone was great to us!!
August 24, 2024
This visit was more than we could have hoped for. We are excited about continuing our future appointments with this hospital and staff.
August 24, 2024
The entire staff was welcoming And kind. We are so grateful for this specialty clinic and being able to come to an office we trust in our home town. Dr. Wilkes was very personable to my daughter and myself. He was thorough and spent as much time as we needed to understand my daughter's heart and answer questions. I love that he involved my daughter throughout the whole process.
August 24, 2024
The truth is, everyone was very nice, showing interest in the health of our baby.
August 24, 2024
Everyone was very friendly, we acknowledge the kindness of the Doctor Wilkes.
August 10, 2024
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, explained things very well, very thorough. Appreciated his kindness in dealing with my child.
June 07, 2024
Everyone we worked with so kind, but our cardiologist, Dr. Wilkes, was so patient and took the time to really explain things to my daughter and I. The child life specialist, Danielle, also went above and beyond to help calm my daughters fears. My daughter has never had such an easy appointment.
May 07, 2024
Overall beyond excellent!!
May 07, 2024
Excellent physician and staff! Thank you!
Education
Medical School:
Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
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