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. Saleem I. Malik
I have been practicing child neurology/epilepsy for over 20 years, and still, the best part of my job is that every day I get to meet amazing kids. Even before medical school I knew I would practice pediatric medicine.
I'm very passionate about treating epilepsy in children. Many of the families I see travel from far away to seek help for their children. And whether they come from near or far, there's nothing more gratifying than seeing hope on the faces of parents whose children have difficult to treat epilepsy.
I'm board certified in pediatrics, child neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy.
I have two boys at home who and I enjoy spending time with them every day. In addition to my family, traveling and racquetball are my favorite pastimes.
Services
Pediatric neurology
MEG scan
EEG/video EEG
Intra-operative monitoring
Reviews
Average rating:
4.6
Questions were addressed
4.7
4.7 (67)
Provider explained things clearly
4.6
4.6 (68)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.6
4.6 (68)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.6
4.6 (65)
What our families say
March 12, 2025
Dr. Malik has been my son's neurologist for years and his experience and knowledge is not just immense but it's how he relates to me to my child. He listens and lets me asks questions without rushing. He explains what he's doing and why. Dr. Malik was in so many ways a lifesaver.
February 04, 2025
He is truly amazing and we are grateful for him and his team
February 04, 2025
No bad experiences at all.
January 31, 2025
We really love Dr. Malik and appreciate the care and attentiveness he has given our child!
January 31, 2025
We have had two very good experiences with Dr. Malik since starting to come to Cooks last September. He is very attentive, very caring, supportive, listens to us and gives us knowledgeable feedback. He also is very calm, which helps me with my nerves! We have nothing but good things to say about cooks children's and Dr. Malik!
January 28, 2025
Everybody is doing a great job
January 19, 2025
I love everything in the hospital,all the personal are amazing, Dr.Malik is the best,the staff are awesome,the building is so perfect,clean and beautiful.
January 19, 2025
Every time we come can't be more better ,is awesome all ways. I so grateful. Thank you so much for the amazing work
January 07, 2025
The staffs a nurses a Dr were very wonderful I can't complain at all
January 07, 2025
I would like to recognize Dr. Saleem MalikAnd the staffs and nurses for the patients and time for the and care that they gave for my child needs.
December 23, 2024
I am grateful to have Dr. Malik as part of my daughters care. He is very attentive to her and explains any changes made to her medications in details to where I can understand.
December 21, 2024
Wonderful experience
December 05, 2024
Love the front seat staff and nurse!
October 31, 2024
We love dr Malik
October 01, 2024
The nurse assistant was very helpful and nice
September 12, 2024
All the staff have been very friendly and professional.
September 12, 2024
They supported my son, made him feel calm and safe (he is afraid of hospitals).
September 11, 2024
We love Dr. Malik. He is an exceptional doctor both in intelligence and in making me feel like my son is a priority not just a number.
August 29, 2024
All great. Wonderful experience
July 23, 2024
Dr. Malik is hands down the best neurologist for my son. He is kind, respectful, and provides thorough care.
July 23, 2024
Dr. Saleem Malik, neurologist, is absolutely wonderful. He genuinely cares about the wellbeing of my son and goes above and beyond to ensure my son is receiving the best possible care. He even personally called me after the appointment to answer my genetic test result questions.
July 23, 2024
Nothing but Excellence every experience!
July 23, 2024
Dr M has always been patient and kind.
July 23, 2024
So kind and articulate. Truly takes his time and has warm bedside manner.
July 10, 2024
Dr.Malik and Dr.Hansen they are both amazing doctors
July 10, 2024
We have nothing bad to say the staff are great and the Doctors are amazing
June 27, 2024
She was so kind and talked to my child directly, very compassionate.
June 15, 2024
Dr Malik was very patient
May 21, 2024
Awesome experience and visit
May 21, 2024
Dr. Malik is an excellent Dr. He takes his time to listen to all concerns and addresses them accordingly, we don't feel rushed and it's very easy to contact him thru the portal if needed.
April 24, 2024
No bad experiences
March 27, 2024
Dr Malik is the best Dr we've worked with for our child's condition. We have been with two other doctors previously and by far, Dr Malik is more knowledgeable, caring and patient.
March 26, 2024
Dr Malik made my daughter feel informed and included in her care
March 26, 2024
Such wonderful experiences with every single person we encountered from the parking garage coming in to registration to check in to triage to doctor to check out. 10 out of 10 for service.
Publications
Malik S, Painter MJ. Practical Strategies in Pediatric Diagnosis and Therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Sanders; c2004. Chapter 38, Hypotonia and Weakness; p. 651-671.Perry MS, Bailey JB, Kotecha CA, Malik S, Hernandez AW. Amantadine for the treatment of refractory absence seizures in children. J Pediatric Neurology. Accepted for publication (Reference# PNU 7732) 2012.Malik S, Hernandez A. Peri-Ictal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signal Abnormalities: Do They Exist? Correspondence response. J Pediatric Neurology. 2012 Feb; 46(2):137–138.Perry S, Hernandez A, Malik S, Wright R, Alles A, Donahue D. Dravet syndrome associated with cortical dysplasia of Taylor type. J Pediatric Neurology. Forthcoming 2011.Malik S, Hernandez A. Peri-ictal imaging in Focal Status Epilepticus. Pediatric Neurology. 2011 Aug; 45(2):138-139Lupashko S, Malik S, Donahue D, Hernandez A, and Perry S. Palliative functional hemispherectomy for treatment of refractory status epilepticus associated with Alper's disease. Childs Nervous System. 27(8): 1321-1323.Murray J, Donahue D, Malik S, Dzurik Y, Braly E, Dougherty, M, Eaton K, Biegel J. Temporal lobe pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma and acquired BRAF mutation in an adolescent with the constitutional 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Jnl Neurooncology. 2011 May; 102(3):509-14. Epub 2010 Aug 21.Donahue D, Sanchez R, Hernandez A, Malik S, Black T, Honeycutt J. Preservation of a subcutaneous pocket for vagus nerve stimulation pulse generator during magnetoencephalography. Technical note. Jnl Neurosurgery. 2007;107(6 Suppl.): 519-520. (Pub Med ID 18154026)Pless M, Malik S. Relapsing-Remitting, Corticosteroid Sensitive, Varicella Zoster Optic Neuritis. Pediatric Neurology. 2003 Nov; 29(5):422-424.Malik S, Painter MJ, Alvin J. Clinical Application of Stable Isotope Labeled Phenobarbital and Dilantin to Study Disposition in Neonates. Pediatric Neurology. 2003 Nov; 29(5):376-380.
Education
Medical School:
Ayub Medical College, Pakistan
Residency:
Cooper Hospital
Board Certifications:
Pediatrics
Psychiatry & Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Affiliations
American Epilepsy Society,American Clinical MEG Society,Child Neurology Society,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
Outstanding Fellow of the Year (2000 - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh)
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