Meet Tara Haraldson

I joined Cook Children's in 2009 as a registered nurse in the emergency department. I earned my bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University in 2007, where I was a competitive swimmer for four years. After gaining experience as a nurse in both adult and pediatric care, I earned my master's degree as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Texas at Arlington. I joined Cook Children's Pediatrics at Willow Park upon graduation in 2013.

I've received the Clinical Excellence in Pediatrics Award from UTA three times and am a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. I enjoy building relationships with families and have a special interest in breastfeeding promotion and nutrition for all ages. I also have a passion for caring for young athletes and helping them stay in top condition.

My husband, Sam, is an emergency room physician, and we live in Fort Worth with our four children. In my free time, I enjoy running, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Services

  • Acute illnesses
  • 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:

5.0
Questions were addressed
5
5 (42)
Provider explained things clearly
5
5 (42)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
5
5 (42)
Trust/confidence in physicians
5
5 (41)

What our families say

  • September 22, 2026

    Tara was amazing like always! She listened to my concerns and felt like she really cared for my daughters wellness.

  • September 15, 2026

    NP Tara is so kind, caring, and thorough!

  • September 15, 2026

    It's great to be able to schedule sick visits online! Especially late at night when scheduling for the following day.

  • September 04, 2026

    Tara was great

  • September 01, 2026

    Tara is always so sweet and amazing!! We love anytime we get to see her or Dr. [...]!!!

  • September 01, 2026

    Always wonderful and good! We love this clinic so much. [...] come such a long way and his providers remember all the little details and cheer him on

  • August 04, 2026

    They do an amazing job and distracting the kids during any unpleasant procedure. I wouldn't go anywhere else

  • May 05, 2026

    Nurse [...] and Dr. Tara were very nice and really listened.

  • March 24, 2026

    Tara is amazing!

  • February 10, 2026

    Tara, NP was amazing! She is very kind, joyful, Informative, and considerate of how the little ones feel.

  • February 02, 2026

    Tara is absolutely amazing and she has the best bedside manner with my daughter. Very thankful to her

  • January 20, 2026

    Dr. Tara is always so great with my kiddos, she is kind and patient. She makes them feel comfortable right away.

  • January 13, 2026

    Appreciate everyone in this office! Y'all are the best! Thank you for all you do for my girls!!

  • January 13, 2026

    Love everyone that works in this office. So lucky to have you all as my helpers!!!

  • December 31, 2025

    Tara was great!

  • December 30, 2025

    Always a great experience!

  • December 30, 2025

    Everyone in the office is great!

  • December 24, 2025

    Tara is always so amazing, and always make sure my worries feel validated!

  • November 26, 2025

    It was a great experience. The new office is beautiful

  • November 22, 2025

    Everything was great!

  • November 22, 2025

    Everyone we talked to from front desk to NP Tara were incredibly kind and welcoming.

  • October 29, 2025

    Very appreciative of how you are always quick to respond to concerns and we always leave feeling heard and confident in next steps.

  • September 19, 2025

    Tara is always so sweet and caring for our little guy.

  • September 10, 2025

    They were very attentive, kind and friendly

Education

  • Medical school:
  • TCU - Fort Worth, TX 2007, UTA - Arlington, TX 2013
  • Board certifications:
  • BLS
  • PALS

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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