Meet Dr. Jason V. Terk
For the last 20 years, I have had the chance to take care of newborns, infants, toddlers and school-aged kids and watch them grow up to be healthy young adults. Along the way, I have also had the opportunity to step out into the public space and advocate for children in the media and in Austin and Washington, DC. Raising my voice with others in the cause of children's health has added a special dimension to my pediatric practice!
My motivation for public service comes from attending Jesuit in Dallas where I completed 100 hours of community service at Parkland Hospital; I knew I wanted to become a physician after this experience. After completing my undergraduate degree at Hendrix College, I attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. It was here that I realized I had a special connection with kids. From there, I went on to do my residency in Pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
My specific interests include public health advocacy generally and vaccines specifically. I work with organizations like the Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to pass legislation that benefits our children and their health.
I am married to Rose and have two boys who are in college and high school and I am a passionate band dad!
One of the blessings of my life has been a career doing something that I truly love. Being a pediatrician means contributing in a substantial way to the health and well being of children. Nothing could be more rewarding! — Dr. Terk
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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March 18, 2025
Front desk staff, nurse, and doctor were all awesome, as always.
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March 15, 2025
Everyone was polite and helpful. No one seemed put out or aggravated. It was nice to see that everybody seemed to like working at this clinic.
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March 13, 2025
Dr. Terk was very nice and listened to my concern especially for visiting him for the first time so last minute
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March 11, 2025
[...] nurse has been the same the entire time, he likes that consistency and we like her. Dr Terk was my husbands and now [...] ped, and he is amazing with him!
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March 10, 2025
Dr. Jason Terk is the best pediatrician.
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February 24, 2025
We love Dr. Terk and his team. They all are very professional and kids oriented. Both my boys enjoy chatting with Dr. Terk and they trust him completely.I appreciate how easy is to discuss things with Dr. Terk. He always provided solutions to issues we had. Very helpful in recommending specialists. I highly appreciate his efficiency in checking and answering via messaging portal. Thankful for pediatric provider so helpful and honest. Focused on individual kids/family not number or money income.
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February 02, 2025
Love Dr Terk
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January 31, 2025
Dr. Terk always goes above and beyond. We are very thankful for him.
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January 27, 2025
One of the best, well ran offices I have ever experienced.
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January 27, 2025
Dr. Terk is a wonderful physician and I highly recommend him to others. The entire staff at that office is wonderful, after 9 years, we have never had a bad experience.
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January 22, 2025
Dr. Terk, so professional
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January 01, 2025
Dr. Terk is always so thorough and helpful and caring of my child'
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January 01, 2025
Dr. Terk is the best! He is very knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Terk always takes the time to listen to our concerns and address them thoroughly.
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December 27, 2024
Dr Jason Terk is the best doctor I ever seen
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December 26, 2024
Dr Terk is such an amazing provider! He engages with my son on every visit and makes the visits easy going. He's so caring and understanding!
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December 21, 2024
Dr. Terk is thorough, direct, and clear. He establishes specific steps/goals to work on and expect.
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December 15, 2024
Dr. Turk best provider
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December 12, 2024
Dr. Terk was wonderful with my children. Always making them laugh and feel at ease. He's informative, but always makes sure the information he provides is understood by parents and children.
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December 11, 2024
He has been amazing with [...], we had our last visit with him yesterday with sadness in our hearts. She now has to go to an adult doctor because of her age. She truly loves Dr. Terk he Is amazing with her. We will miss him dearly.
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December 11, 2024
Good job
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December 06, 2024
Dr Turk is exceptional Doctor! I trust him so much with my daughter care and development
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December 05, 2024
Dr Terk was my doctor as a child and he grandfathered my daughters in. He has been so accommodating and supportive. I am so grateful for him. Dr Terk has always been direct and informative, exactly what I need from a physician. He's always so caring and kind.
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December 05, 2024
The clinic staff got us in and out so fast. My daughter was a little fussy about getting weighed, they jumped in and helped me with what would have been a very stressful situation. I'm really appreciative.
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November 29, 2024
Dr. Terk is fantastic! He put me at ease and did so well with [...]
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November 21, 2024
Dr Terk and his nursing assistant are awesome. They listen and address my son with their questions. When he can't answer then they go to mom.
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November 15, 2024
We had a great visit despite my daughter being in a lot of pain. Everyone was friendly and got us in and out very quickly.
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November 15, 2024
Dr John Terk is always great, the LVN was very attentive and friendly. [...] at the front was great too! She was very helpful and friendly!
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November 03, 2024
Dr Terk and his staff are always welcoming and make us feel like family. The front staff (dressed as crayons) were happy and interactive with my son. He loved it!
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November 01, 2024
Dr Terk is outstanding
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October 24, 2024
Dr Terk is amazing !
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October 22, 2024
Our nurse, [...], was phenomenal! He made our son feel very comfortable. He was patient and kind, and it made a big difference for our son. Dr. Terk was also great! Took the time and effort to make sure our son was comfortable. He made the exam fun and answered our questions.
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October 20, 2024
Dr Terk himself always takes really good care of my son and makes him as comfortable as he can. I really enjoy his care.
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October 20, 2024
Every single time we've ever been to this office the staff has always been the kindest group of people to work with me and my son.
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October 19, 2024
Dr. Terk and his staff have always been so wonderful. They answered my initial questions through the patient portal extremely quickly; they got him in for an appointment quickly and Dr. Terk was so patient and thorough explaining my son's condition and what we can possibly expect from it. Have always been so very pleased with this office and with Cook Children's.
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October 17, 2024
Dr. Terk and his team are like a well oiled machine. The process is run so efficiently yet tailored with attention to individual patient needs. We never feel rushed, or unheard. I wish every doctor ran their practice like Dr. Terk, his nurse and staff do. Dr. Terk goes above and beyond with his patients and has the best bedside manner.
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October 04, 2024
Quickly both of my kids were seen in the same visit very convenient
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October 04, 2024
Dr Terk is always ahead of every concern that [...] and myself have
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October 02, 2024
Everyone we encountered was great!
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October 02, 2024
We're so grateful the office was able to accommodate us ASAP for this unplanned visit. The visit was also quick and our prescription was submitted immediately after the appointment ended.
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October 02, 2024
Dr. Terk is always a blessing.
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September 28, 2024
Detailed explanation. Work well with my [...] toddler boy.
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September 21, 2024
It is always a pleasure to visit this office. Always professional and friendly.
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September 16, 2024
Everyone at Cook's Keller is fantastic! Wait times are minimal, we can get in easily when sick, and we felt listened to!
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September 10, 2024
Dr. Jason Terk is very good in explaining. He is patient friendly.
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September 01, 2024
The staff is always fantastic!
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August 24, 2024
The nurse was amazing and Registration was also amazing
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August 07, 2024
Dr. Terk is always so great with connecting to my kids and their different personalities.
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July 31, 2024
Great 1st visit and experience.
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July 30, 2024
We saw Dr. Jason Terk for a rash our son was experiencing. Our son's primary pediatrician did not have any openings that day. Dr. Terk went above and beyond to help our son (2 year old) feel more comfortable despite never meeting him before this appointment. He played peek a boo behind the door, sang songs, even made him laugh. We are grateful for doctors like this who make unexpected visits a little more comfortable for us as parents and more importantly our children! Thanks Dr. Terk!
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July 30, 2024
All good!
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July 25, 2024
Dr. Terk is just the absolute greatest.
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July 24, 2024
My child loves Dr. Terk!
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July 24, 2024
We love the staff. Dr. Terk always explains things to our child.
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July 13, 2024
Dr. Terk was fantastic as always! Attention to detail, calm funny demeanor, listens actively to questions and is quick and to the point with accurate responses.
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July 04, 2024
Doctor Terk has been our child's doctor since she was born. He is very knowledgeable and straight to the point in which I appreciate. I would 100% recommend him.
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June 27, 2024
We are so lucky to be by this location. Every interaction is great. There is a low turnover rate which make me think that the working environment is just as great as they project to their patients. We have been going to this location for years and recommend them to everyone.
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June 27, 2024
Kathi is always amazing, responsive, and knowledgeable. Dr. Terk puts kids first and always gives them a voice when he meets with them.
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June 18, 2024
Kathi & Dr. Terk were amazing! Wonderful experience
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June 15, 2024
Dr. Terk is just great with my son. Appreciate him so much!
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June 08, 2024
Dr.Terk is excellent. He engages the patient and the parent. Focus is primarily on the patient
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June 05, 2024
Doctor Jason Terk is an excellent doctor and person at the same time. He is very easy to talk with, always in good mood. He has our full trust as parents, but also our boys trust him. They follow what he says and they see him as a fun nice doctor.
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May 26, 2024
Every person we interacted with was friendly and showed concern for our families needs from the front desk staff to our pediatrician. We have had positive experiences each time we have come.
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May 02, 2024
Dr Terk is outstanding
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April 26, 2024
Dr. Terk is absolutely amazing, and Lori was a phenomenal nurse as well for our first ever pediatric appointment.
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April 25, 2024
We had another good experience!
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April 25, 2024
Everyone was great!
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April 24, 2024
Great experience. Dr.Trek took time to listen and never felt rushed. Great service by everyone
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April 24, 2024
Dr. Terk is amazing! He works very well with my son. He explained and showed me examples of the [...]. My son really enjoys him.
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April 24, 2024
Although this clinic is 30 minutes away from my home, I do not mind the drive. Dr. Terk and the team are amazing. Wait times are very minimum and the office visits are quick. I am glad I decided to switch pediatricians.
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April 23, 2024
Dr. Terk is exceptional and nurse who takes care of us all the visits. I forgot her name but she is very nice.
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April 10, 2024
From the front office staff Ms Susan Ms Debi and the many other ladies who have answered every phone call and helped me schedule every single appointment, to our Nurse Kathi and then obviously Dr Terk, I'm so thankful for the whole office. I could never imagine going anywhere else bc I simply know I'm at the absolute best!
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April 10, 2024
Dr terk is the most trustworthy doctor we've ever had.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch,Galveston,TX
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award 2009 and 2013
- Texas Pediatric Society Service Award 2013
- Cook Children’s Distinguished Physician Award 2016
- Cook Children’s Service Award 2019
- Fort Worth Business Press Healthcare Hero 2014
- Texas Monthly Super Doctor- 2013 and 2016-2019
- Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctor 2010-2019
- Fort Worth Child Magazine Mom-Approved Doc 2012-2014 and 2016-2018
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