At Cook Children's, taking care of kids means including the whole family. We take the time to listen to you and your child, answer questions and help you navigate the "perils" of parenthood.

We're here to help you with well-child visits, illnesses, behavior problems, learning disorders, or just to answer the questions that all parents have at one time or another. Together we'll get your kids on the path to good health and help you raise happy, well-adjusted children.

Cook Children's Pediatrics – Denton

3201 Teasley Lane
Ste. 102 Denton, TX 76210
940-565-1510 phone
817-347-6854 schedule appointment
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M-Th: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
F: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sa: 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Su: Closed

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Wellness care

Check-ups and physicals

• Well-child visits should be scheduled so your physician can evaluate your child's growth, development and diet.
• Preventive health services include immunizations, lab tests and screenings for hearing, vision and blood pressure. Information and education regarding your child's health and well being is also available.
• In order to have the best selection of appointment times, we recommend that you schedule check-ups and physicals four to six weeks in advance.

Illness and injury

• Call for an appointment as early as possible and let the receptionist know if your child's problem is urgent.
• We will make every effort to see your child the same day you call.
• Priority will be given to the most urgent problems.

Emergencies

• If your child's injury or illness is an emergency, call our office immediately. A physician will be contacted.
• Please keep your phone line clear so that we may return the call as soon as possible.
• If your emergency is severe, dial 911 for an ambulance or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Refills and re-checks

Medication refills

• Call for medication refills during regular office hours, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Please allow 24 hours for your child's refill to be completed.
• Plan ahead for refills needed during holidays and vacations.

Re-checks

• Re-checks are for a previously treated illness or injury.
• Ask your doctor if and when a re-check is needed.

Urgent care locations

• Cook Children's Medical Center
• Cook Children's Northeast Hospital
• Cook Children's Southlake Urgent Care and Pediatric Specialties

Cook Children's Emergency Department is supported by one of the country's largest pediatric transport programs. More than 2,000 children are transported to Cook Children's Medical Center annually, most for critical care.

Meet our doctors

Our doctors play an integral role in helping children stay healthy and caring for them when they become ill. Cook Children's primary care physicians and their staffs have direct access to other pediatric specialists and services at Cook Children's Medical Center, as well as Cook Children's Specialty Clinics throughout the region.

Our doctors are specialists in the health care of infants, children and adolescents. Our team includes board certified pediatricians.

• Well and sick care for children from birth to age 18
• Routine immunizations
• Patient and parent education
• Prenatal consultation

	David H. Goff, M.D., F.A.A.P. In 1993, Dr. David graduated from Bowman-Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem N.C. He completed his internship and residency at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1996. Dr. Goff also served as neonatology chief resident at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston in 1996 and was chief resident at Texas Children's Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital in 1997. Dr. Goff is board certified in pediatrics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, as well as reading, running and boating. Dr. Goff is active in his church. View physician biography.
	Susan C. Torrie, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Torrie is a native of Dallas who attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her residency at Southwestern Medical Center- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, and worked as a pediatrician in Lewisville before joining Cook Children's Physician Network in 1998. Dr. Torrie is a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Denton County Medical Society, and the Greater Dallas Pediatric Society. She is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Torrie enjoys a full range of pediatric patients, ranging from newborns through adolescents. In her time away from the office, Dr. Torrie enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking and riding horses. View physician biography.
	Jeffrey L. Day, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Day received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed his pediatric residency and internship with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Day has worked as team physician for the public school system in Little Rock, Arkansas and as transport physician for the critically ill children traveling by air or ground. He also has experience in working with mentally retarded children and adults. Dr. Day is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Day enjoys spending time with his wife and children. His hobbies include camping, skiing, yard work and home repair. View physician biography.
	Anna Nezafati, M.D. Dr. Nezafati earned her medical degree from University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. She completed her residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. She is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She joins David Goff, M.D., Susan Torrie, M.D., and Jeffrey Day, M.D. in the Cook Children’s South Denton office. View physician biography.

Office hours and appointments

• Call between 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon – Fri. We are better able to answer your questions and give you advice when we can have your child's medical records on hand.
• A nurse will take your call, or if one is unavailable, leave a message with a receptionist and a nurse will return your call. Rapid responses are very important to us.
• Routine office visits are by appointment only; we will make every effort to accommodate your needs when your child is ill.
• Please call as soon as possible if you must cancel or reschedule your appointment.
• Our office is closed most holidays, including New Year's Day, July Fourth, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  

Fees, payments and insurance

• Fees, insurance co-payment and deductibles are due at each visit.
• Please bring insurance identification to every appointment.
• Let us know when there are changes in insurance coverage, address, employment or phone numbers.
  

Exchange messages, review and pay bills, request appointments and insurance information through mycookchildrens.org (patient portal)

Patient forms

We know that filling out forms can be time consuming, however, they are a required part of your child's care. For your convenience, we've provided patient information and consent forms here. Just print them out, fill in the information, sign them and bring the completed forms with you when you come in for your appointment.

• Acknowledgement of privacy practices (Reconocimiento de la práctica de privacidad)
• Consent for treatment (Consentimiento para el tratamiento)
• Non-parental consent (Sin parentesco y consentimiento)
• Immtrac (Spanish)
• Voice mail consent (Voz consentimiento correo)
• M-Chat (Spanish)

Cook Children's specialty care services

At Cook Children's, we provide more than 60 pediatric medical and specialty clinic offices throughout Texas.

Continued care

Referrals

• Referrals to a specialist may be made by your doctor. However, no referrals are made until your child has been seen by his or her primary care physician.
• If you are a member of a managed care plan (HMO), a referral form is required for treatment by a specialist. Allow five to seven working days for the referral to be completed and mailed.

After-hours calls

• After office hours, your call will be answered automatically by our answering service. A message will be taken and transferred to the Cook Children's Health Care System nurse triage system. A nurse will return your call as soon as possible, usually within the hour, to offer input about your child's symptoms. In cases of emergency, your pediatrician will be contacted.
• Please limit after-hours calls to those that you feel are truly urgent. Feeding questions, prescription refills or appointment requests are not considered appropriate after-hours calls. Colds, congestion and constipation generally do not warrant after-hours calls.
  

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