Heather Volkman, DO

Dermatologist

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Heather Volkman, DO

Dermatologist

Cook Children's Dermatology

1500 Cooper St., Third floor
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Main Phone Number Icon 682-885-6248

4.7 out of 5

Read 28 Verified Patient Reviews

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Need to refer a patient or consult with a pediatric Dermatology specialist? Please call us at 682-885-6248.

Call to schedule

Meet Dr. Heather D. Volkman

Dr. Volkman is a board-certified dermatologist with the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and cares for both pediatric and adult patients with skin diseases, skin cancers, and skin care needs. Her special interests are in autoimmune diseases, geno-dermatoses, and inflammatory dermatoses, such as psoriasis and eczema. Dr. Volkman has been serving as a consulting dermatologist for Cook Children's Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital of Fort Worth for over 9 years, and volunteers for Tarrant County Medical Society's Project Access.

Dr. Volkman grew up in Cleburne, Texas and graduated from Cleburne High School. Her undergraduate degree is from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and she later attended medical school at University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth where she graduated first in her medical school class. Her internship and residency was in Cleveland, Ohio at Case Western Reserve University-Case Medical Center and saw patients at University Hospitals of Cleveland, MetroHealth Medical Center, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Richmond Medical Center, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Volkman honors include the Case Western Medical Center Research Recognition Award, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association Student Doctor of the Year Award, Dean Jacobson Financial Services Scholastic Award for Academic Excellence, Glasgow-Rubin Memorial Award, UNTHSC-TCOM President's Scholar Award, Dean's List at both UNTHSC-TCOM and Emory University, Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Society, and American Osteopathic Association Student Delegate.

Dr. Volkman's interests in medicine was heightened as a researcher at Emory University both in undergraduate school and again during medical school and continued through residency at Case Western Reserve University. Her research projects include Examining the genetic basis of skin disease in twin pairs and their families at Case Western Reserve University with Kevin Cooper, MD; Determining cutaneous and extra-cutaneous associations and treatment outcomes of refractory itching in a select patient population using retrospective analysis at Emory University with Robert A. Swerlick, MD and Suephy Chen, MD, MS; Computing the life impact of the diagnosis of stage I and stage III melanoma in a non-melanoma patient population using a computer-based utility program at Emory University with Suephy Chen, MD, MS; Studying the molecular interactions of proteins and DNA known to cause Fragile X Syndrome and Galactosemia at Emory University with Judy Fridovich-Keil, PhD.; Examining the anatomical location and associated function of a CNS transmembrane protein, neuregulin at Emory University with Douglas Falls MD; and Studying proteins expressed by astrocytes in damaged cerebral cortex at Emory University with Robert McKeon, PhD.

Dr. Volkman believes in educating her patients, the medical community, and the public about skin disease and has lectured on numerous occasions to include the American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, Tarrant County Medical Society, Cook Children's Medical Center, Texas Christian University, Cleveland Dermatological Society, and many community organizations throughout Fort Worth.

Dr. Volkman has many interests outside the dermatology clinic. She is married and a mother to four children and enjoys jogging. Her other activities have been as a parent volunteer at Lily B. Clayton Elementary School and Trinity Valley School, a preschool teacher at Christ Chapel Bible Church, a skin cancer screener with the American Academy of Dermatology and volunteer at the Como Community ShareFest medical tent.

Dr. Volkman did an excellent job communicating with my child and listening to questions. Also, she listened when we shared information about what we had done to address the problem and we were treated respectfully and courteously. – Patient family

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Pediatric dermatology

Reviews

Average rating:

4.7

Questions were addressed	4.7 4.7 (69)
Provider explained things clearly	4.7 4.7 (70)
Likelihood of recommending this provider	4.6 4.6 (70)
Trust/confidence in physicians	4.7 4.7 (68)

What our families say

February 26, 2025

All staff very attentive throughout
February 26, 2025

Everything is fine
February 19, 2025

Dr. Volkman is very professional, kind and knowledgeable. She is great and we trust her 100% with our child.
February 19, 2025

Great staff and clean environment!
January 23, 2025

All staff were friendly and welcoming.
January 09, 2025

The treating doctor is a very, very excellent doctor.
January 06, 2025

Excellent!
January 06, 2025

Dr.Volkman's nurse that performed our intake, although I don't remember her name. She was very caring and kind!
January 01, 2025

Dr. Volkman was great. She listened and took care of all our concerns.
December 13, 2024

Entire Staff is Excellent
October 29, 2024

It was excellent
October 29, 2024

Thanks to the whole stuff
October 16, 2024

There were no bad experiences related to child's visit - everyone from check in, to doctor's staff, and doctor was great.
October 16, 2024

Dr. Volkman and her entire staff were exceptional.
October 03, 2024

Very good at everything
September 24, 2024

Satisfied
August 28, 2024

This was our first visit to Dermatology and the overall experience was great!
August 28, 2024

Dr. Volkman was wonderful! She was very professional and thorough. We did not feel rushed and I liked the way she included my child in the visit and spoke directly to him as well. Thank you to [...] for helping us get an appointment! The medical assistant was wonderful, very patient and kind!
August 28, 2024

All the staff were very friendly
August 28, 2024

Took they're time, didn't rush through made sure we were informed very well.
August 15, 2024

Absolutely amazing! Came here for an established visit, I thought and ended it with the problem completely resolved. I was extremely happy and impressed.
August 14, 2024

The Doctor has been wonderful at each of our visits. My child feels listened to and has been taken care of very well.
June 27, 2024

Everyone was great and the dr gave some great options for treatment
June 27, 2024

Everything was great
April 16, 2024

Everyone was extremely friendly
March 27, 2024

Dr. Volkman is very nice and professional. She is an attentive listener and gives great advice on every concern that was asked by my daughter. Dr. Volkman made sure my daughter understood everything explained to her and she took her time explaining everything. The staff greeted us as we came in and very professional. I tell every teacher I work with about Dr. Volkman.
March 26, 2024

Dr Volkman and her assistants were very nice and helpful
March 26, 2024

Everything was a great experience

Publications

Publications:

Refractory Pruritus: Causes and Treatment, H.Volkman, B.Sikora, S.Chen, R.Swerlick, (Abstract) American Academy of Dermatology Annual Convention 2006;
Life-impact of the diagnosis of melanoma, B.Sikora, H.Volkman, S.Chen,(Abstract) American Academy of Dermatology Annual Convention 2006;
A resistance protein Bfrlp is a component of polyribosome-associated mRNP complexes in yeast. Lang BD, Li A, Black-Volkman HD, Fridovich-Keil, JL. Nucleic Acids Research 29(12): 2567-74, 2001 Jun.

Education

Medical School:
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Residency:
University Hospitals of Cleveland-Case Medical Center, July 2007-June 2009
Traditional Medicine Intern, University Hospitals of Cleveland-Richmond Heights Hospital, July 2006-June 2007
Board Certifications:
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology: General Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology

Affiliations

Cook Children's Physician Network

Recognitions

Top Doctor in dermatology (360 West Magazine)
Top Doctor in pediatric dermatology (Fort Worth Magazine)
Mom-Approved pediatric dermatologist (Fort Worth Child magazine)

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