Joel Steelman, MD

Endocrinologist

Joel Steelman, MD

Endocrinologist

Cook Children's Endocrinology - Dodson Specialty Clinics

1500 Cooper St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Main Phone Number Icon 682-885-7960

4.8 out of 5

Read 39 Verified Patient Reviews

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Meet Dr. Joel W. Steelman

Joel W. Steelman, M.D. grew up a military brat on the move every three to four years to a new home in a different state. Nevertheless, his family roots remained in Texas where he finished high school and attended Texas A&M University both for his undergraduate and medical degrees.

During his second year of medical school, Dr. Steelman realized he had a passion for caring for children. He joined the U.S. Air Force while in medical school and worked as a general pediatrician for four years after completing his pediatric residency. His work with diabetic children, as well as encouragement from endocrine mentors, sparked his decision to leave the military and pursue endocrine subspecialty training.

He trained in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Colorado Children's Hospital, where the magnificent setting turned Dr. Steelman into a lifelong outdoor sport enthusiast, with a strong desire to lead a healthy life. He regularly returns to the West with family and enjoys hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.

While in Colorado, Dr. Steelman developed an interest in care and research in the area of bone disorders, and he began to treat children with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease - a rare, crippling malady. After completing his endocrinology training, He left the West to enter academic medicine at Vanderbilt Children's hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, continuing his work in patient care, teaching, and research.

The desire to be closer to family brought Dr. Steelman back home to Texas in 2008 to Cook Children's. The growth in the endocrine team has allowed him to expand his emphasis in care of special pediatric endocrine populations in subspecialty clinics including the endocrine bone health clinic, endocrine cancer survivor clinic, growth clinic, and Life After Cancer program.

Outside of Cook Children's, Dr. Steelman is involved in pediatric endocrine advocacy and education. He serves on the board of directors for the non-profit organizations Human Growth Foundation and PESTOLA. He regularly speaks and organizes educational programs on behalf of these organizations.

Dr. Steelman is married and enjoys spending time with family, especially spending time outdoors.

Dr. Steelman is an incredible endocrinologist. He needs to be recognized by so many people because of all the work that he does above and beyond for the kids, as well as his nursing staff. – Patient family

Services

Adrenal gland disorders
Adolescent medicine
Pediatric bone health care
Growth and puberty diagnosis
Thyroid diagnosis

Reviews

Average rating:

4.8

Questions were addressed	4.8 4.8 (95)
Provider explained things clearly	4.8 4.8 (96)
Likelihood of recommending this provider	4.8 4.8 (96)
Trust/confidence in physicians	4.8 4.8 (96)

What our families say

November 08, 2024

Responsive to scheduling timelines appreciated
October 26, 2024

Dr. Steelman is great!
October 08, 2024

Everything is fine
September 28, 2024

All great service
September 28, 2024

The nurse who worked with us is always very sweet and kind and seems to enjoy my child's jokes
August 29, 2024

Dr. Steelman is so great with my daughter! [...] is not someone that warms up to people quickly and even though this wasn't her first time seeing him, we go months between appointments. Dr. Steelman always makes sure she warms up to him (which she does quickly) prior to examining her. She talks freely around him and is comfortable outside of my arms, it makes her appointment go so smooth and I truly appreciate him for it!
August 28, 2024

Dr. Steelman is wonderful with my son, very caring and make my son laugh!
August 22, 2024

Dr. Steelman was very thorough and very helpful and willing to do all he could to help.
August 13, 2024

Dr Steelman is a very good physician, very knowledgeable and kind.
August 09, 2024

Great visit!
July 31, 2024

Dr. Steelman is kind, speaks clearly, answers questions. The nurse who checked vitals [...] was kind and engaged well with my teenager.
July 31, 2024

He has a very good doctor.
July 31, 2024

During the lab draw the phlebotomist was very kind and treated my daughter with the utmost respect.
July 31, 2024

Dr Steeleman had a medical student with him, she was very kind. Dr was very kind to my daughter and included her in all decisions/ discussions regarding her health care that was discussed.
July 05, 2024

Dr. Steelman listened to all of our concerns and asked all the right questions. We never felt rushed while we were there and were so thankful he immediately took steps to determine our child's diagnosis. Courtney and her assistant in lab were so kind, made the lab draw a fun experience for our child and were quick!
July 05, 2024

Ella the nurse was so kind. Dr Steelman always listens intently and makes us feel heard. We like him very much!
July 04, 2024

The Doctor and nurse were both so kind as well as the nurse who took babies blood. All three deserve a high praise, much thanks to them and their work.
July 04, 2024

It wads a amazing visit and my family appreciated everything the nurses and doctor's did for us and my son
June 28, 2024

200% positive experience! We couldn't be happier.
June 28, 2024

Stacy and Dr. Steelman we amazing, as was Kari who took our child's blood. Everyone was GREAT!
June 26, 2024

A very good doctor takes care of my child very well every visit he has
April 27, 2024

Dr. Steelman and his team made the whole visit feel very smooth. I really appreciate them a lot.
April 14, 2024

Everyone was really kind!
April 14, 2024

We had to wait 6 months to get in to this specialist.
April 02, 2024

Dr Steelman was great
February 24, 2024

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February 24, 2024

Dr Steelman has gone over and above his requirements with my special.needs grandson! I am so thankful to have him as my grandson's doctor.
February 14, 2024

Always have a great experience, they listen and explain very well. Very caring to my child's needs! If something is wrong they always help me figure it out quickly!
February 10, 2024

We love Dr Stelman
February 09, 2024

Dr steelman
January 26, 2024

They put a lot of effort into his health
January 11, 2024

All good!
December 21, 2023

Excellent!!
December 12, 2023

Dr. Steelman, RN Educators Justin & Emely, Dietitians Ana & Casey and Ella
December 12, 2023

This team was exceptional from start to finish for my son's care. They made him feel so comfortable answering his questions, interacting with him and he was not scared to get his flu shot that's how very comfortable this team made him feel. Upon leaving his appointment he said he really likes Dr Steelman and all the nurses
December 10, 2023

Very professional staff who are kind.
December 10, 2023

Endocrinologist receptionist was very sweet and the nurse who took the vitals.
November 29, 2023

Everyone we encounter at Cooks has been great.
November 28, 2023

To the interpreter because she did an excellent job

Education

Medical School:
Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX
Residency:
Keesler USAF Medical Center, Biloxi, MS
Board Certifications:
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology

Affiliations

Human Growth Foundation,PESTOLA,Cook Children's Physician Network

Recognitions

Top Doctor (360 West Magazine)

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