Meet Dr. Carla Browning Smith
Carla Smith, D.O., FACOP, FAAP, decided she wanted to become a doctor when she was in the 6th grade. But it was after working with several pediatricians during medical school that she knew she wanted to be a pediatrician. And after 38 years of pediatric practice, she says, "each patient, each family continues to find a special place in my heart. And in no other specialty is it such a fun requirement to be up to date on the latest superheroes and superheroines."
Dr. Smith enjoys caring for kids because they are always happy, joyful, eager and when they are ill, they always want to get well. She also works to build relationships with patient families because she feels that raising healthy children is a team effort.
"In medicine, especially pediatrics, you have to have empathy and see each child as an individual. In pediatrics, you can't be a know-it-all, you can learn from the kids, parents, grandparents ... listening is critical to providing great care and the best possible outcomes."
Dr. Smith graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and then traveled to Michigan for her pediatric residency. This was completed at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. She was then in private practice before she and her family moved back to warmer weather in Burleson, Texas.
She has been practicing pediatrics at Cook Children's Burleson primary care office since it opened in 2010.
"It's such an honor to work with the children and families in the community where I live, and have raised my own children."
Dr. Smith and her family have been, and continue to be active in the Burleson community in everything from school sports, to the Johnson County 4-H, Children's Advocacy Center, CASA and the Burleson Opportunity Fund and much more.
She lives with her husband on their farm where they raise cattle and have horses. Her most enjoyable activities are spending time with her daughters, sons-in-law and her 2 grandchildren. When time allows, she enjoys traveling to Michigan to visit with friends and playing along the shores of Lake Michigan.
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 |
4.9
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What our families say
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December 12, 2024
Cook children is the best!!!
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December 10, 2024
Great visit, all around.
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December 05, 2024
Everyone. This is a special group. I am 12 years in bringing my kids here. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
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November 28, 2024
If was very good
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November 13, 2024
Very fast and helpful
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November 08, 2024
Clean, nice looking office. Nice staff.
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November 08, 2024
The doctor was very nice, and she had zero pressure about the flu vaccine. She let me decide on my own, and she responded nicely to any questions I had.
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November 07, 2024
Very friendly
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September 26, 2024
Dr Smith and her staff are always amazing!!
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September 19, 2024
Dr. Carla she's awesome
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September 12, 2024
Dr. Smith is the best and the front desk staff if always smiling and helpful!
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July 27, 2024
Always a wonderful experience.
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July 27, 2024
Dr Smith is always amazing. Easy to talk to and very thorough
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July 24, 2024
Dr. Smith is always very caring and explains things well!
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July 24, 2024
Dr. Smith is wonderful! So good with children and patient when they are having a tough time. We love her!
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July 21, 2024
As always, this office and everyone who works here were amazing! Dr Smith was as great as usual. My daughter is normally scared of doctors but she is opening up a lot more and I think it's simply because of how sweet and caring Dr. Smith is! I will always recommend this office!
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June 23, 2024
Professional and caring
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June 20, 2024
Dr. Carla Smith is always professional and helpful.
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May 15, 2024
Dr. Carla is very patient and listens to your concerns.
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May 03, 2024
Dr. Smith was very professional and showed interest in their questions.
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April 27, 2024
Dr smith is an excellent doctor
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April 24, 2024
Clean and friendly
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April 24, 2024
Carla Smith did a wonderful job of being kind and patient
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April 19, 2024
Dr. Smith is AWESOME
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April 19, 2024
Dr. Smith answered all of our concerns and explained everything.
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April 05, 2024
Everyone was great and Dr. Smith worked with me on getting more affordable medication for my son. This was not something I came for, but they found out by asking the right questions. Great visit!
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March 24, 2024
Dr. Carla Smith was absolutely wonderful
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March 21, 2024
The doctor is always so nice and passive. despite my not very good English she helps me and understands me. Thanks a lot
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February 08, 2024
Been coming to this office for 8 years. Would never leave. Best dr office ever.
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February 08, 2024
Awesome office. Love going there. Dr. Vert was booked but they always work to get you in. No matter what. Dr. Smith was so nice and cared so much.
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February 06, 2024
I liked the designated areas in the waiting room for well kids vs sick kids
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February 03, 2024
Staff is always incredibly nice and knowledgeable.
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February 03, 2024
Would have been better to get my sick child seen the same day (101.1 fever and ear infection) but I understand the clinic is very busy right now with sick children.I still recommend this Cooks location to all I know in need of a pediatrician.
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January 27, 2024
Dr. Smith
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January 27, 2024
She's the best
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January 26, 2024
Dr Smith is always amazing
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January 19, 2024
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January 19, 2024
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January 11, 2024
Everyone in the there is kind and patient!
Education
- Medical School:
- American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency:
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians
Affiliations
- American Medical Association,American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Association, Michigan Osteopathic Association,Cook Children's Physician Network
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