Meet Dr. M. Kathleen Powderly
Kathleen Powderly, M.D., began her career at Cook Children's as a hospitalist, and found herself drawn to pediatrics and joined the pediatrician team at Cook Children's Magnolia office.
Dr. Powderly feels privileged to have cared for children and families in the Fort Worth community her entire career. Listening to parents and partnering with with them in the development and health of their children is essential to her practice.
Dr. Powderly earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She then completed medical school at the University Health Science Center at Houston. In her residency at Austin Medical Education Program (Dell Children's), she was selected as chief resident for her leadership and communication skills.
Serving on multiple community and hospital committees has enabled Dr. Powderly to understand the broad spectrum of caring for children from home to hospital. Community service has always been an integral part of her life. Whether it involves teaching Sunday school to first graders or serving as president of the local nonprofit organization Fort Worth SPARC. She has served on the PTA and school boosters from elementary to high school.
In her free time, Dr. Powderly enjoys reading and hiking with her husband and son. She's also earned a black belt in Taekwondo.
Dr. Powderly is amazing. We had a rough first few weeks with our baby, but Dr. Powderly put us at ease. She was one part doctor, one part coach, and we appreciate her balance of best recommended practices with practical real-life considerations. We can not recommend her highly enough. – Parent family
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 |
4.8
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.8
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What our families say
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March 21, 2025
She listens to my child and genuinely cares about his answers to her questions. She makes him feel comfortable and puts him at ease
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March 07, 2025
All of the staff are amazing!
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March 07, 2025
Have never had a bad experience!
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February 28, 2025
Dr Powderly was gracious in her demeanor and kind to take extra time to alleviate concerns and provide guidance regarding our situation. We felt listened to and not rushed, despite being the last appointment of the day.
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February 24, 2025
Dr. Powderly is amazing. Always listens to concerns and takes parent opinion into account.
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February 22, 2025
Dr Powderly is the best! I am so thankful lol she is in our lives! She is so friendly and make meaningful connection with my boy's every interaction they have. Also, [...] is hand down our favorite nurse! She is sound kind and the best shot giver of all the nurses; she is so fast!
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February 06, 2025
Everyone in this office is always so friendly! We love our Nurse and Dr. Powderly
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February 06, 2025
Our visits are always so efficient and informative. We always feel like everyone genuinely cares about us and [...]. Thank you to everyone in this office for what you do!
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February 01, 2025
Never a bad experience.Always satisfied with care and attention by all there.
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February 01, 2025
Prepared and knowledgeable
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January 31, 2025
The nurse speaking Spanish to comfort my baby (whom had NEVER been to the doctors without crying her eyes out) was 10/10 treatment! We loved it there!!
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January 30, 2025
It was all great! I definitely will recommend!!
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January 30, 2025
The nurse was amazing!! It was the first time my children went to the doctor and weren't crying from the moment they walked in the door! Our nurse and doctor were AMAZING!
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December 28, 2024
The front office staff and the nurse were very friendly.
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December 28, 2024
Dr. Powderly. She was very good with my son explaining why he was there and what anxiety is. She talked on his level and made him feel very comfortable. She also listened to our concerns and genuinely cares about my son.
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December 27, 2024
Dr Powderly and her MA are so great. They're always very kind with my children and have conversations with my children not just me. They care about your concerns and explain things well to my child before testing like the flu exam.
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December 18, 2024
Dr. Powderly always allows me to hold my daughter during the exam to ease her anxiety. She is a very calming presence and always listens to my concerns.
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December 18, 2024
I've never had a bad experience at this office. Everyone is always so kind and patient with my child.
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December 12, 2024
Excellent care!
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December 06, 2024
We've been seeing Dr. Powderly for two years now, and I must say, she is wonderful with kids. I love how she interacts with my daughter, making her feel at ease by playing with her while checking her heart and lungs. She is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything about my kids' health. The nurse is also very friendly and playful when taking their vitals, and the entire staff is warm and welcoming. Overall, our visits have always been excellent!
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December 06, 2024
We've been seeing Dr. Powderly for two years now, and I must say, she is wonderful with kids. I love how she interacts with my daughter, making her feel at ease by playing with her while checking her heart and lungs. She is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything about my kids' health. The nurse is also very friendly and playful when taking their vitals, and the entire staff is warm and welcoming. Overall, our visits have always been excellent!
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November 14, 2024
My visit was excellent thank you to everyone we had came in contact with during our visit they all did a wonderful job.
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November 14, 2024
Dr Powderly is truly the best. Cook is lucky to have her. She is so knowledgeable about both complicated and simpler medical issues. Wonderful bedside manner with her patients. Give her a raise! :)
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November 14, 2024
Dr. Powderly's Medical Assistant was amazing. We have had her for many visits before and she is always very friendly and engaged. Talks to my child throughout the checkin to make them comfortable. So glad she is part of the practice!
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November 10, 2024
The Nurse who received us was very kind. She remembered my daughter and took time to interact with both of us. She was positive and uplifting. Dr. Powderly, was also very caring towards my daughter. She was patient and took time to explain information to me and answe my questions.
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November 07, 2024
Good visit
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November 07, 2024
Dr Powderly and nurse were very professional and caring
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November 02, 2024
Very positive experience
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November 02, 2024
Dr Powderly took time and answered our questions and addresses a pressing concern.
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October 29, 2024
Dr. Powderly is wonderful. In addition to being friendly, and fun with the kids, she takes time during the appointment to explain and make us feel heard, addressing any questions. We have rarely felt rushed when visiting this provider.
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October 25, 2024
Dr. Powderly was great answering all my questions and my child's questions!
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October 22, 2024
I don't remember the nurses name who did the lab but she was AMAZING. She was quick and did what she could to make sure baby was comfortable
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October 17, 2024
Dr Powderly is always great. She makes our child feel comfortable and is very knowledgeable.
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October 05, 2024
The lady's at the front office are amazing. Always smiling. I wish the rest of the world smiled a little more like them!
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October 05, 2024
As always, Dr Powderly is amazing as well.
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September 28, 2024
Dr Powderly and her staff are amazing!!!
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September 27, 2024
Dr.Powderly and her nurse are absolutely amazing!
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September 26, 2024
As [...] Is nearing puberty, we decided it was time to switch to a female provider and I'm so glad we chose this office. Dr. Powderly, [...], and the whole office staff made [...] feel safe and comfortable. Thank you all!
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August 28, 2024
I absolutely love dr Powderly. She Is so kind and listens to me and was very sweet to my daughter.
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August 22, 2024
Everything going well
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August 09, 2024
[...] was amazing as always. She has a wonderful demeanor with my child and remembers her from visit to visit. Patient, gentle and kind!
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July 11, 2024
Dr P is kind and professional. She answers questions promptly on the portal and listened to me and my child's concerns. Staff was very accommodating and were able to work us in for a same day sick appt.
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July 11, 2024
All the doctors and staff at the office are excellent!
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July 10, 2024
Every visit is exceptional. The front office staff is always friendly and the nurse is so sweet and thorough.
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July 02, 2024
Dr. Powderly is great! She has been the provider for our 5 year old since birth and we always feel she provides an appropriate level of care and concern, listens to her patients, and connects with the kids.
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June 29, 2024
Staff was all phenomenal
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May 26, 2024
Dr. Powderly is an excellent doctor. She is a wonderful balance of friendly/ caring and direct/ to-the-point. She takes time to address our concerns, informs of revenant topics, and makes sure to have fun interacting with our son.
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May 21, 2024
Dr. Powderly always does a wonderful job of engaging our son, from making him feel comfortable and relaxed to encouraging his personal answers to questions. Our son has never had anxiety about going to the doctor and I know it is because of how amazing Dr. Powderly's bedside manner is!
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May 21, 2024
We love Dr. Kathleen Powderly, and we are so thankful to have such a trusted, caring, thoughtful person as our children's doctor.
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May 17, 2024
I'd like to recognize Dr. Powderly for her prompt and caring service. I can't say enough about Dr. Powderly. I just want to thank her very much for caring for my boys, I feel so relieved knowing they are in great hands.
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May 16, 2024
Provider was attentive, knowledgeable, personable, relatable and respectful. We loved the care we received.
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May 15, 2024
Dr. POWDERLY she is always ready to listen and act. She goes beyond just writing a prescription she is very detailed and well knowledgeable
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May 12, 2024
Everyone in the office was very nice
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May 08, 2024
The entire staff is great!
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May 07, 2024
Dr Powderly- she was patient and listened well.
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May 02, 2024
Dr. Powderly has been a great physician ever since I've been bringing all four of my children to her. I've never had any issues and she's always so sweet.
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May 02, 2024
I had no issues
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April 23, 2024
Great experience always.
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April 23, 2024
Dr. Powderly is great! We love her, she always cares and answers big or small concerns I have about my two sons without judgement. She's very informative and kind! She makes my sons feel comfortable during their visits.
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April 03, 2024
Dr Powderly was kind and attentive to my son. She addressed all concerns and explained things to at his level as well
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April 01, 2024
Dr Powderly really took the extra time to talk with my child as well as showed such compassion towards my child.
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March 28, 2024
I trust the doctors because they are not pushy with vaccinations or testing that might not be necessary. They take the time to educate us.
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March 28, 2024
I love the front staff, they are very caring ladies who treat us parents with respect and kindness. Yolanda and Gracie are wonderful ladies.
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March 27, 2024
Always a pleasant experience. Staff takes the time to make sure it little guy is as comfortable as possible throughout the visit. I never feel rushed or as if they overbooked appointments
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March 27, 2024
Dr Powderly and her staff are amazing! We are so lucky to have found this practice
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical School,Houston,TX
- Residency:
- Austin Medical Education Program
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics,Cook Children's Physician Network
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