Meet Dr. Rhonda Merchant
Kids are the coolest people I know! That simple truth led me down the path of pediatrics and after 20 years in private practice I still stand by it! Pediatrics provides a unique opportunity through preventive health care and education to help guide these babies into healthy young adults. I consider it a privilege to play such an integral role in the growth and development of your children and become an extension of your family.
I received my undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1991. After spending some time in medical research I entered The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After completing medical school in 1996 I remained in Little Rock for internship/residency at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. I was actively involved in the sports medicine program and served on Angel One Emergency Flight Team. As a senior resident I received the Jocelyn Elders Award for excellence in community service. In 1999 I moved to the Dallas area and have remained in private practice for over 20 years.
On a personal note, I love a good book, an afternoon movie, and a ticket to anywhere for a little adventure! My daughter Presley is the bright light in my life and Maui is my happy place!?
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 |
5
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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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August 28, 2024
Dr. Merchant is fantastic. She is great with our kids and is quick to answer questions. I'm really pleased with the care we receive.
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August 20, 2024
Dr Merchant is always a delight
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August 20, 2024
Dr. Merchant takes the time to listen to my child and provides the best care. She has been a delight to have as a doctor.
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August 19, 2024
Love Dr merchant
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August 09, 2024
The nurses performing vitals and vision/hearing screen worked well together. One would enter data into the computer while the other performed exams. Great Team work and professionalism.
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August 09, 2024
Dr Rhonda Merchant works very well with children. She is calm, patient, caring, and friendly. Her personality makes going to the doctor less of a dreadful experience for my two boys.
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August 07, 2024
We love the entire staff at this office and trust Dr. Merchant. 10/10
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August 07, 2024
Love Dr Merchant she is the best.
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August 07, 2024
I've never had any bad experiences
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August 07, 2024
Dr Rhonda Merchant is a wonderful doctor and have been their pediatrician for both my [...] year old and [...] year old their entire life. They love her and going to their doctors visit. They doctor and nurse are always kind to us and we share lots of laughs together which makes our experience and visit more at ease.
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August 01, 2024
Dr. Merchant and both nurses were so sweet to my child. She didn't even cry when the vaccine was administered. :)
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August 01, 2024
Very transparent about the care they provide and office very clean! Great experience! Front desk was so friendly and welcoming as well.
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July 25, 2024
As always the best.
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July 25, 2024
Doc Merchant is just the best!!!
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July 25, 2024
Dr. Merchant. We love her!
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June 28, 2024
Love Dr. Merchant!
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June 27, 2024
We had a great visit and everything was explained to us throughly and were even able to get my daughter another shot she was going to need in the future anyway
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June 07, 2024
Dr Merchant is the best pediatrician around!
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May 25, 2024
Dr Merchant is the best Pediatrician, hands down
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May 22, 2024
Both Dr Merchant and assistant very caring and listen to what you say and concerns.
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May 15, 2024
Would never go anywhere else. Ever
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May 15, 2024
Dr Merchant - always so good and thorough !
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May 11, 2024
Dr. Merchant is amazing
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April 25, 2024
My experience is very good overall
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April 24, 2024
All the front office staff, the physicians assistant, the doctor all above par
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April 24, 2024
No bad experiences. Love the doctor. Love the staff. Love the physicians assistant. Thank you so much
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April 05, 2024
We love Dr. Merchant!
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April 05, 2024
Appreciate the whole office staff's flexibility in scheduling my daughter for her video visit.
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April 03, 2024
Dr. Merchant is amazing and my girls are very comfortable with her.
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March 27, 2024
Great office. Keep up the good work.
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March 18, 2024
Hannah was very creative while taking our child's specimen, saying she was "drawing a rainbow " in her throat. She showed off that rainbow all day! We absolutely adore Dr Merchant. We drive 45 minutes to see her. We will continue to make that drive because we trust her. She is truly the best.
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March 14, 2024
Dr Merchant is always great
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March 10, 2024
Everyone was so nice and welcoming! I'm excited to go here again for both my girls.
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March 10, 2024
Dr Merchant is amazing! She was actually my doctor when I was younger so it was great seeing her with my daughter.
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February 29, 2024
Rhonda Merchant has been amazing- as usual.
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February 28, 2024
Laura and Dr. Merchant are always amazing
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February 27, 2024
My daughter is very happy with DR Merchant.
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February 23, 2024
All of Dr.Merchant's staff is very good. Doctor is always very friendly and provides all the info needed
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February 17, 2024
Dr rhonda merchant is the best
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February 14, 2024
Dr. Merchant and her MA
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February 14, 2024
It was our first visit at the clinic and the staff exceeded our expectations. The receptionist was very helpful and explained all of the documents and forms I needed to complete. The medical assistant was very patient with my child as she completed the exam. Dr Merchant was very patient and nice as well. My son expressed afterwards how he felt comfortable with her and he would like to see her again.
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February 09, 2024
The covering doctor, Dr. Garza was awesome!! We were very nervous about Dr. Merchant not being there, but Dr. Garza was the best fill-in we could have possibly have asked for! She's great, and we appreciated how attentive she was, and concerned and thorough. Plus, she has a great personality! Very professional as well.
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February 08, 2024
Its our first time to visit CookChildren's and it did not disappoint us. From the reception until the doctor examine my kids. Kudos to Nurse Laura for being approachable and helpful at all times. And we love Dr. Sara Yok who saw us on behalf of Dr. Merchant, she answered all my questions, concerns and anxieties the way we could understand it. She is very gentle with kids. Thank you for a very good 1st time experience. Will definitely recommend to our friends.
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February 03, 2024
Dr. Merchant is outstanding. She always goes the extra mile to see that we are taken care of. So grateful for her. Also her assistant was so kind! My daughter has a hard time with the swabs for strep etc. Her assistant took the time to talk her through the process and make it as painless as possible. So appreciate the kindness at this office.
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January 31, 2024
We absolutely love everyone at this practice.
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January 26, 2024
Thank you very much for the most responsible and easy reception of my child. Despite the fact that my language skills leave much to be desired, the staff communicated with me at the highest level to help me and so that I could understand them. I will recommend your clinic and doctor to all my friends
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January 16, 2024
Dr. Merchant
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January 16, 2024
Dr. Merchant goes out of her way to be available for my daughter, even staying later than she is supposed to. She has always shown great concern for my daughter's well-being and goes to great lengths to answer our questions and concerns.
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January 12, 2024
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January 12, 2024
Always a positive experience.
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January 12, 2024
We love Dr. Merchants office and her whole staff!
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January 11, 2024
Dr Rhonda Merchant is the best
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January 08, 2024
Love how doctor and assistant listened to concerns and speaks with child as well.
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January 08, 2024
The assistant was very nice and energetic with great personality and listened to our concerns and child's concerns.
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January 05, 2024
Everyone is always so kind, genuine, caring, and helpful!
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January 05, 2024
Dr Merchant is the BEST!! And all the nurses and staff and phenomenal too!
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December 12, 2023
Excellent experience, as always! Thank you for squeezing in my sick child today.
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December 12, 2023
Everyone is amazing! I love it here! I wish Dr. Merchant was a Family Doctor so she could service all of us!
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November 07, 2023
All my queries were answered to my satisfaction.
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November 07, 2023
Dr. Merchant is amazing. She listens to us patiently and keeps child engaged while examining. Questions asked on portal are answered at top speed as well.
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October 25, 2023
We are so lucky to have Dr. Merchant as our son's pediatrician! She is wonderful and so knowledgeable!
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October 25, 2023
Dr. Merchant is so attentive and asked the right questions to assess the issue. She was polite and very friendly with my daughter
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October 13, 2023
Great service
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October 13, 2023
All the staff
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September 27, 2023
I love how Dr Merchant likes for the child to tell her what is going on. She then of course gives the parent the chance to speak and add in any necessities.
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September 25, 2023
I messaged on a Saturday night about a non urgent concern and Dr. Merchant responded within ten minutes and even continued to communicate. I definitely didn't expect to have a conversation about it that night, but am thankful we did and were able To get in first thing Monday morning.
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September 21, 2023
I love Dr. Merchant and Nurse Laura
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September 21, 2023
So caring, really good listener.
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September 20, 2023
Receptionist staff was wonderful and helpful after the visit during a phone call regarding my daughters prescription.
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September 20, 2023
Dr. Merchant was very kind and took the time to examine my daughter and answer any questions. I feel lucky we found her and that she is my daughters new pediatrician.
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September 20, 2023
My daughter brought her toy Dr kit because she was so excited and she got to give here Dr a check up and a fake shot. She was so happy!
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September 20, 2023
Dr Merchant is the best! My daughter loves going to the Dr because of her and loves seeing her. She is so great with children and caring and great communication!
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September 18, 2023
Dr Merchant is awesome and puts my daughter at ease
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September 11, 2023
Dr. Merchant is an absolutely amazing pediatrician! Very kind, attentive and genuinely cares for her patients (and their parents)!
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September 07, 2023
Dr. Merchant is a delight to work with and has always been responsive to our needs over the years. We will miss her when our son doesn't need a pediatrician anymore (1-2 more years).
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Science - Little Rock
- Residency:
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital – Little Rock
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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