Meet Dr. M. Zelime Elibol
Dr. M. Zelime Elibol grew up in Fort Worth until the age of 15, when she moved away for school. Dr. Elibol received her undergraduate degree in physics from Harvard University and her M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she graduated with high honors and received the Seymour Fisher Academic Excellence Award in Neuroscience and the John R. Calverly Award for Excellence in Neurology. She completed pediatrics training at Massachusetts General Hospital and residency in neurology/child neurology at Partners (combined Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's program), where she served as co-chief resident. She was awarded an NIH R25 research fellowship in 2011. Upon completing her extensive education, Dr. Elibol began her career as a pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and as an instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.
In addition to her ongoing clinical work in general pediatric neurology, Dr. Elibol has a strong background and interest in pediatric cognitive-behavioral neurology, including ADHD, executive function deficits, learning disorders and tics/Tourette syndrome. In 2012, she established and directed the Pediatric Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital to provide more comprehensive, collaborative care to these complex patients and to address those neurologic disorders with comorbid cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.
She has been actively involved in clinical research of pediatric neurobehavioral disorders, and completed a pilot clinical trial in 2017 on computerized cognitive training in children with Tourette syndrome and ADHD. She served as co-editor of the Handbook of Pediatric Neurology (published by Lippincott in 2013), co-authoring the chapters on neurodevelopment and neurologic exam, as well as behavioral pediatric neurology.
Dr. Elibol also served as Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Pediatric Neurology Residency Program. During her last year at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2018, she received the Child Neurology "Teacher of the Year" award, as well as a resident sponsored "Excellence in Leadership" award.
The desire to be closer to family and take part in the growing neuroscience program at Cook Children's brought Dr. Elibol back to Fort Worth in 2018, where she will split time between the Neurology Program and serving as Medical Director of the Child Study Center.
Dr. Elibol's free time is spent with her husband (a veteran, U.S. Army Ranger) and 2 young children. She is a sports and dance enthusiast, and played rugby for the United States National Rugby Team during and after college. She is looking forward to spending time outdoors and teaching her children to waterski in the warm Texas weather.
Services
- Pediatric neurology
Reviews
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4.9
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4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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4.9
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What our families say
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June 16, 2024
The Dr spent an amazing amount of time with our daughter. She was so knowledgeable and made us feel like we had a plan in place short term and long term. We can not thank her enough for her time with us.
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June 13, 2024
Dena, MA was kind and very caring during our check-in. She went over the discharge instructions on the AVS and made sure I understood and did not have any further questions. She has a big smile on her face and made us feel welcome and important. Dr Elibol and her scribe are the best of the best! I felt like we are a top priority during the visit. Dr Elibol answered all my questions. She is kind and respectful of my child and spoke to him on his level and eye to eye. She asked him questions and gave home time to answer in his own words. I felt like we are treated as family in this practice. Thank you for your time and attention to our individual needs. I left feeling hopeful for the future.
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May 18, 2024
From the moment we set foot inside any Cook's hospital we feel protected and confident
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May 18, 2024
To Dr. Elibol, it is our second visit with her and it is simply wonderful how she cares about the needs of my son, the information she gave us was very complete and she is always willing to help with any concerns we have.
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May 18, 2024
I always have great experiences at this facility.
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May 18, 2024
Dr. Elibol is phenomenal. I love how she cares for my child. We were under her care a couple of years ago, but came back for a different concern. I love how she explains and eases my concerns. She's very patient with my child and makes him feel at ease.
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May 16, 2024
Everything is very good, I like how the doctor cares about the children
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March 23, 2024
For being thorough, understanding, supportive, attentive, and truly caring about my children.
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March 20, 2024
Dr. Elibol has a great bedside manner. She takes time explaining things and never rushed. She is very patience when comes to waiting for parents reach readiness for a new treatment. She is down to earth. Never spoken to me as an authorative figure ( as a doctor) but as a friend or as a mother to mother.
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March 19, 2024
Very good
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February 06, 2024
Dr Elibol this has been our 3rd visit with her 2in person and 1 zoom. We had a great experience so far she really listens and gives good feedback explanes everything very well. I would definitely recommend her.
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February 06, 2024
Dr Elibol and her staff who checked us in were very nice. Very pleased and the new office is awesome!
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February 04, 2024
Dr. Elibol
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February 04, 2024
Dr. Elibol and the entire staff were outstanding!
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February 03, 2024
Dr. Elibol was fantastic.
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February 03, 2024
Everything and everyone was amazing!
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February 03, 2024
Dr Elibol is an amazing doctor; our family LOVES her!
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February 03, 2024
All good !
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January 26, 2024
My appointment went well.
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January 20, 2024
Dr. Elibol was so wonderful with our anxieties towards taking our child to a neurologist. She made not only us as parents feel like we were taking care of our child but also making her feel comfortable as well. Definitely a 10/10 physician!
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January 20, 2024
Overall very seamless visit. No questions were left unanswered and we were well taken care of!
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January 20, 2024
Very long wait time but the doctor was wonderful.
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January 20, 2024
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January 20, 2024
Dr Elibol took the time to get a full history and listen to all concerns. Her attention to detail and explanation of his diagnosis was very valuable. For the first time in years I walked out of the office with a sense of relief knowing I finally found someone that understands what my son is going through.
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January 19, 2024
We love Dr. Elibol, give her a raise!
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December 07, 2023
Dr. Elibol is amazing. So pleased with the care she provides for my son. And the patience she has for explaining treatment with me. Her availability through the portal is so helpful. Any parent would be lucky to have her as a physician!
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November 03, 2023
The doctors truly take the time to develop a relationship with their patients and patient families. Staff is always helpful and friendly. We never feel rushed during our appointments, and I completely trust Cook Children's with the care of my child. We come to Cook's from out of state, and each visit confirms why we do this.
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November 03, 2023
Dr was very kind and really took in to consideration, how I felt as his mom.
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October 27, 2023
I was well pleased with the information she provided
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October 27, 2023
The doctor explained and clarified every question I had about my child's health
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October 19, 2023
Dr. Elibol really is amazing. She is genuine, attentive, kind, fun, easy to talk to and so knowledgeable. I am very grateful she is seeing my son.
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October 18, 2023
Dr. Elibol really took her time with us and we very much appreciated her assessment of (patient). She also was noticeably a great teacher to the student rounding with her.
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October 06, 2023
Dr Elibol is very thorough and explains everything.
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October 03, 2023
Dr. Elibol and her entire team are fantastic. (Patient) would not have made the gains and strides she has without the CSC
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October 03, 2023
Dr. Elibol is jusr simply amazing!
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October 02, 2023
This hospital is the absolute best! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I especially love the greeters at the front door who help point us in the right direction, and I love the efficient check in system.
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September 14, 2023
She is wonderful. My son feels comfortable voicing his feelings around her. She is very patient , kind and understanding. She listens and gives advice we're needed. We are so thankful that she is his neurologist.
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September 09, 2023
Dr Elibol is fantastic with (patient) and speaks directly to him. Makes him feel like he's receiving patient centered care.
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September 09, 2023
She actually listen to the concerns we had and explained everything. I loved the interaction with had with her.
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September 01, 2023
Everyone was great the Dr was very attentive and did an excellent examination we were very pleased with her and her staff
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September 01, 2023
First time ever we did not have to wait at a Dr's visit
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August 04, 2023
We always enjoy coming to see Dr. Elibol in person (even though we have been given the option to do virtual appointments).
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August 04, 2023
The doctor very attentive to both my daughter and me paid attention to the questions of both my daughter and me
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July 27, 2023
The valet was prompt and very helpful. The dr spoke directly to my daughter about her care and that was important to me.
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July 21, 2023
Haven't had a bad experience yet. All good things!
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July 21, 2023
Dr. Elibol is the absolute best. The staff is amazing also
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July 13, 2023
She's the best!!!
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July 07, 2023
She is a wonderful doctor, and a perfect fit for (patient) (and us, his parents). She listens, asks the right questions, offers great care and advice, and always makes us feel like we have a partnership in (patient's) healthcare. She's a Godsend for us!
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- Residency:
- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children
- Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham & Women’s Hospital
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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