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. Saletha Smith
Dr. Smith has cared deeply about the growth and development of children since she was a teenager. This led her to residency training in pediatrics and further subspecialty training in developmental behavioral pediatrics. She is particularly interested in caring for children with autism, ADHD and developmental delays in general. Dr. Smith is passionate about patient care and helping patients find therapies/strategies to improve their lives. She is also passionate about improving access to care for all patients.
Services
Developmental and behavioral care
Reviews
Average rating:
4.8
Questions were addressed
4.8
4.8 (50)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (49)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
4.7 (49)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (50)
What our families say
March 12, 2025
We have waited for so long to be able to come to developmental peds, and yesterday showed how worth it it was. Dr. Smith was a breath of fresh air, she saw things in my child that other doctors have missed. She didn't make me feel like I had mom goggles on, she listened to not only me, but my daughter as well, can't recommend her highly enough
March 08, 2025
I ALWAYS feel like Saletha Smith hears what I'm saying and that she takes action to help get answers.
March 08, 2025
Always positive
March 04, 2025
My son had had a terrible experience on one occasion when a blood sample was taken in another clinic when he was younger, but this occasion was totally different that despite being afraid thanks to the good work that was done my son ended up calmly commenting "it was not so bad".
February 17, 2025
Good
January 23, 2025
All staff were helpful & attentive
January 08, 2025
It was informative
January 08, 2025
Dr. Saletha Smith I love how she tries to find a solution
January 07, 2025
Dr. Saletha Smith is amazing , she listens to all my concerns about my child, she explains everything to me what I may not understand . She very passionately / care about our children .
December 10, 2024
Best hospital, thanks for taking care of our childs
December 10, 2024
Every body that work there are very nice . Since I got at the door, very kind and willing to help.. We are for our of town.. Don't know the city and hospital.. But everything went smooth... Thank you.
December 09, 2024
Doctor Smith is great.
December 09, 2024
She is very good with my boys.
November 10, 2024
Good
November 07, 2024
Dr. Smith is amazing! She's very professional and empathetic. My son always enjoys his visits with her.
October 20, 2024
Dr.Smith, is very friendly and helpful for both of my kids.
October 18, 2024
She had good treatment
October 17, 2024
Dr Smith she always listens and repeats my child
September 23, 2024
Very understanding, empathy,kind
September 12, 2024
Dr. Smith is always there for any questions or concerns that I may have.
September 12, 2024
Everything was great.
August 17, 2024
Very good. Like that we can do zoom visits for some of his care. The 2hr commute is bad.
August 17, 2024
Thank you Saletha Smith for ALWAYS listening and working to find answers to [...] issues.
August 14, 2024
She is very caring and goes over and beyond the care of others
July 22, 2024
Dr. Smith is truly remarkable. She shows patience with my son and makes it easy to ask questions and receive answers.
July 11, 2024
She understood all of my daughter's needs and understood what is happening to her and she is an excellent doctor
July 06, 2024
Dr. Smith was good explaining everything and helping my child.
July 06, 2024
Very good experience. No waiting times. Appointment was quick.
May 13, 2024
Visit went very well doctor was real informative and professional
May 04, 2024
You could tell that she cares about the child She is very loving towards them
April 22, 2024
Dr. Smith and assistant they both were so nice and listened to all the issues with my kiddos. Thanks so much to both of them.
Education
Medical School:
Mercer University School of Medicine – Macon, GA
Residency:
University of Florida (UF Health) - Gainesville, FL
Fellowship:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Affiliations
Cook Children's Physician Network,Society of Developmental Pediatrics,American Academy of Pediatrics
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