Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
Meet Dr. Maria de Los Angeles Perez
As long as I can remember, I've wanted to be a pediatrician. Some kids buy toys at garage sales. I looked for medical textbooks.
During my medical school years, I spent summers as a camp counselor for pediatric diabetes and hemophilia camps, and I loved every minute. When I was an intern at Texas Children's Hospital, I met two special children with lupus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Those children had a joy for life and never let their disease slow them down. They taught me that I need to be the kind of pediatrician who empowers patients to be anything they want to be, despite having a chronic disease. A?s a result, I extended my training for three additional years to specialize in pediatric rheumatology. Today, I am one of only 350 pediatric rheumatologists in the U.S.
I spent the next 21 years at Texas Children's Hospital and served as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Training Director. In 2011, Cook Children's Medical Center invited me to start a Rheumatology Clinic. Now, that clinic provides care for children all across north Texas, helping our patients have the best possible quality of life in partnership with their families. I love seeing our patients grow up over the years with an unlimited quality of life.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, spending time at the Kimbell Museum or enjoying a local festival. We love being in Fort Worth, being part of this community.
I met two special children with lupus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Those children had a joy for life and never let their disease slow them down. They taught me that I need to be the kind of pediatrician who empowers patients to be anything they want to be, despite having a chronic disease. – Dr. Perez
Services
Pediatric rheumatology specialist
Persistent arthritis/joint pain care
Autoimmune disease treatment
Reviews
Average rating:
4.8
Questions were addressed
4.8
4.8 (99)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (100)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
4.8 (100)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (100)
What our families say
February 26, 2025
Dr. Perez was absolutely amazing! I do feel like she will be the doctor that can finally help my daughter.
January 30, 2025
Dr Perez was very knowledgeable & took her time to listen to us & answer all our questions & concerns.
January 10, 2025
The nurse that drew my daughter blood, she was very sweet, attentive, understanding and carful, she was also encouraging.
January 10, 2025
Dr. Perez was amazing! Literally spent an hour with us examining and discussing diagnosis/treatment plan!
December 21, 2024
We love Cooks Rheumatology!
December 21, 2024
Dr. Perez is amazing!
December 15, 2024
We live in Amarillo, TX, and this was our first visit to Cook Children's Hospital, which is a six-hour drive from our home. My son has been struggling with pain for the last couple of months, and his primary care physician referred us to Dr. Maria Perez, a rheumatologist at Cook Children's.Dr. Perez was truly outstanding! She is a great doctor who listened carefully and showed genuine care for my son. She took the time to thoroughly understand his condition, helped us identify the underlying issues, and provided a clear outline of his treatment plan.Despite the long journey, it was absolutely worth it to receive such compassionate and attentive care. We are so grateful to Dr. Perez and the team at Cook Children's. Highly recommend her to any family in need of a pediatric rheumatologist!
December 14, 2024
It's was perfect Never have a Problem!! Thank y'all !
December 14, 2024
Dr Perez & Nurses they Been So good with Us and I'm truly Blessed how They take care of My Daughter ! Thank y'all and God bless y'all !!!
December 09, 2024
All staff is excellent
November 29, 2024
Very, very good, thank you
November 22, 2024
The doctor was attentive, spent a lot of time listening to me and my child. Involved us in the decision and treatment plan.
November 05, 2024
Dr. Perez and her entire team. I could not ask for better care.
November 03, 2024
Dr Perez was wonderful with my [...] daughter!!!
October 23, 2024
The entire staff that we met at my son's appointment. Everyone was kind.
October 10, 2024
We always feel heard and Dr. Perez always takes her time with my son and is very thorough.
October 10, 2024
Dr. Perez is amazing and always shows concern for my child and helps in every possible way she can. We love her!
October 06, 2024
Dr. Perez's team is very good
October 06, 2024
Excellent person Dr. Perez Thank you Doctor
October 02, 2024
Nothing but a great experience
October 02, 2024
I would like to express my gratitude for the exceptional care provided by Dr. Perez during my son's recent appointment. She demonstrated not only outstanding medical expertise but also a genuine compassion for my concerns regarding my son's health. Dr. Perez's professionalism and depth of knowledge were truly remarkable, making this one of the best experiences we've had with a medical provider for my son.
September 26, 2024
She went way and beyond to try to slove my daughter issues
August 31, 2024
The hospital overall is so welcoming & really puts the kids well being first. I always know my son will be well taken care of at Cooks. The praises of my sons progress not only from the doctors but nurses really warmed our hearts. Thank you to everyone!
August 31, 2024
Thank you to the whole staff. It feels as if they are just as concerned as I was. Dr. Perez & Dr. Stubbs. The doctor in training I apologize I forgot her name but she was very well attentive & did an overall awesome job
August 15, 2024
With her always good I have 2 kiddos that she sees
August 15, 2024
Dr Perez is AMAZING SOME OF THE BEST BEDSIDE MANNERS I HAVE EVER SEEN. She really cares about the health of her pt. We love her
August 09, 2024
Everything is fine
August 09, 2024
Dr. Perez and all her nurses well to all the workers
August 09, 2024
Dr. Perez was so informative and took the time to visit with our child. I love how she talked to our child and not at her. My daughter felt safe and heard during her visit. I wish every doctor we had was like Dr. Perez.
July 26, 2024
We have been very pleased with Dr Perez and her staff
July 26, 2024
Dr. Perez was a wonderful doctor who explained to us and was ready to answer our questions; her nurse was also very sweet and helpful.
July 21, 2024
She always explains things throughly and answers all questions.
July 18, 2024
Dr Perez was a fantastic resource. She was thorough and helpful.
July 18, 2024
I was impressed by the entire process. Fast, but everyone listened.
July 18, 2024
Dr Perez took the time to listen, did a very thorough exam and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend her
June 28, 2024
Dr Perez: everything was very good. thank you
June 15, 2024
Dr Perez and her entire staff is always very helpful and kind. Never had anything other than a wonderful experience.
June 08, 2024
Exceptional care.
June 08, 2024
Your entire team. I am sorry that I did not remember everyone's name. [...]. Dr. Maria De Los Angeles Perez is an exceptional physician and spent the necessary time explain our daughter's new illness to her and us. We are grateful for the care we received. Thank you!
June 07, 2024
Dr Perez took the time to listen to our concerns about our daughters health. She discussed treatment options with us and educated us on those options. It helped empower and comfort us. We can't thank Dr Perez enough for her recommendations, her time and concern reguarding our daughters pain. Thank you Dr Perez for helping us establish a new treatment plan!
May 25, 2024
Very nice clinic and everyone that my child and I interacted with were very pleasant and helpful.Good experience for are first time. Also, from registration to leaving was great.
May 08, 2024
Dr Perez as always is so focused on the total well being of our child. She has established really strong trust in ensuring the best possible care for him.
May 02, 2024
Dr. Perez and staff are amazing. They worked very hard to help me get my daughter's medication approved. Thank you for going above and beyond.
May 01, 2024
We had a great experience. Everything flowed so well, and the office was cheerful and clean.
May 01, 2024
Everyone we came in contact with were all very kind. The lady in the lab was especially so sweet. Our Dr was very compassionate and easy to talk to.
April 30, 2024
Dr Perez was great! She explained [...] everything, even she did some drawings to make it simple to understand. Very friendly, knowledgeable, professional.
April 28, 2024
Dr. Perez was amazing!
April 26, 2024
I am so thankful for this faculty and facility!
April 26, 2024
Everyone we dealt with was wonderful!
April 23, 2024
Dr. Maria Perez, the intake nurse, and the phlebotomist were all phenomenal and put us at ease.
April 23, 2024
Dr. Perez was extremely thorough and communicative. I have never been to a doctor on a Thursday and had answers by Tuesday. The response on the online portal is almost immediate. I hate that children ever require a hospital, but Cook Children's is the only place I would want my child. From the moment we walked in the door until we walked out, happily holding a build a bear, every encounter was pleasant, helpful, and hopeful. Excellence in all areas!
April 22, 2024
Dr Perez and all the lab ladies were wonderful
April 15, 2024
Loved the experience!! Wish all hospitals were this good
April 15, 2024
Dr Perez is an angel!!!
April 02, 2024
Dr. Perez is an awesome doctor to my child
April 02, 2024
Very good patient care
March 29, 2024
Dr Perez spent a great deal of time explaining and education us. Her care and attention was very much appreciated.
March 25, 2024
Dr. Perez was amazing! She was very informative and straight forward. She was honest and she showed great concern for my child. She treated us with compassion.
Education
Medical School:
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Residency:
Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatric Rheumatology
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Rheumatology,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
Young Clinical Investigator Award in Pediatric Rheumatology 1991
Listed in "Best Doctors in America" online resource - Best Doctors Inc. 2007-2008; 2012-2013; 2017-2018
Listed in "Top Docs for Kids" H Texas magazine - 2008; 2010; 2012
ACR REF/Amgen/Wyeth Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award 2009-2010
Selected to Texas Super Doctors - Published in Texas Monthly Magazine 2013-2017
Recipient for Fullbright and Jawaorski Teaching and Evaluation Award 2011
Inducted into Academy of Distinguished Educators 2011
Selected to Top Doctors in North Texas published in Dallas Morning News 2015
Selected to Top Doctors published in 360 West in February 2018
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