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. Ryan Gates
Dr. Ryan Gates grew up in the San Antonio area and attended Texas State University, where he studied Biochemistry and Mathematics, before matriculating into medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Having recognized at an early age his passion for working with children, it was in medical school that he became fascinated by the field of medical genetics, its diversity of patient presentations, and rapid advancements in testing and therapeutics.
After medical school, Dr. Gates completed a combined residency in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics at Stanford Healthcare and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, California. During that time, he served as the Chief Resident for Medical Genetics and earned an Honors Certificate in Medical Education. Texas has always been home to Dr. Gates, so he was thrilled to join the team at Cook Children's Hospital in 2022. He finds joy in meeting patients and their families, helping end diagnostic odysseys, and teaching complex genetics concepts to families and students alike.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Gates enjoys spending time with his wife and young children, watching sports, and traveling.
Services
Coordinating and interpreting genetic testing
Diagnosis of genetic conditions
Genetic counseling
Management of genetic conditions
Patient education
Reviews
Average rating:
4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (49)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (49)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (49)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (49)
What our families say
January 30, 2025
It was a blessing to have this Dr. He explained everything. I can't wait for him to be a part of his team to help find answers for my son.
January 06, 2025
Cooks has exceeded our expectations. Would recommend over TCH.
January 06, 2025
Great provider and nursing staff.
December 16, 2024
Dr Ryan gates he's a great doctor and very kind
November 26, 2024
All good things to be said. Appointment went smoothly.
November 26, 2024
Dr. Gates was very kind and answered all the questions my family had. Felt good having him on my daughter's medical team.
November 01, 2024
Everyone was helpful and friendly. We received clear information regarding the genetics testing. He explained the process for the day of the visit and also the reasons for possible future visits. Dr. Gates was wonderful with [...]. He listened and made a connection with him. They might have a shared interest of games and toys. He was very kind.
October 16, 2024
Great provider and nursing staff.
October 13, 2024
Dr. Ryan is extremely polite and nice. He didn't push away our concerns and he's great with kids.
October 04, 2024
Overall visit from the intake with [...], who by the way was very nice and also answered any questions or concerns I had with such professionalism to Dr. Gates who made the visit very pleasant! Thank you!
October 04, 2024
Dr. Gates was very thorough and explained everything exceptionally well! He answered all my questions and addressed any concerns! Overall the visit was very pleasant and [...] and I look forward to future visits with Dr. Gates!
October 02, 2024
Dr Ryan Gates is AMAZING. Absolutely love him and are grateful to have him with us.
October 02, 2024
He had patience with my silly girl, and laughed at her silliness. Pure blessing.
August 31, 2024
Dr. Gates is amazing!!!
July 26, 2024
Dr. Gates was very personable and listened to our questions.
June 20, 2024
The staff are amazing, like always! I love that there's always someone you can ask for directions and you're never inconveniencing them. The wait time was very minimal, even for x ray! I'm happy with the service every time we come!
June 14, 2024
Great staff great service
April 05, 2024
The presentation given by the doctor seemed correct to me
March 24, 2024
Dr. Ryan Gates - he was well aware of my son's history and condition before we arrived, listened intently and adequately addressed all of our questions and concerns. He was also very responsive in our follow up communication via the Cook Children's portal. 10 out of 10 I would recommend him.
Education
Medical School:
The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, TX
Residency:
Stanford Combined Pediatrics Medical Genetics Residency – Stanford, CA
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