Meet Dr. Joel W. Steelman
Joel W. Steelman, M.D. grew up a military brat on the move every three to four years to a new home in a different state. Nevertheless, his family roots remained in Texas where he finished high school and attended Texas A&M University both for his undergraduate and medical degrees.
During his second year of medical school, Dr. Steelman realized he had a passion for caring for children. He joined the U.S. Air Force while in medical school and worked as a general pediatrician for four years after completing his pediatric residency. His work with diabetic children, as well as encouragement from endocrine mentors, sparked his decision to leave the military and pursue endocrine subspecialty training.
He trained in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Colorado Children's Hospital, where the magnificent setting turned Dr. Steelman into a lifelong outdoor sport enthusiast, with a strong desire to lead a healthy life. He regularly returns to the West with family and enjoys hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
While in Colorado, Dr. Steelman developed an interest in care and research in the area of bone disorders, and he began to treat children with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease - a rare, crippling malady. After completing his endocrinology training, He left the West to enter academic medicine at Vanderbilt Children's hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, continuing his work in patient care, teaching, and research.
The desire to be closer to family brought Dr. Steelman back home to Texas in 2008 to Cook Children's. The growth in the endocrine team has allowed him to expand his emphasis in care of special pediatric endocrine populations in subspecialty clinics including the endocrine bone health clinic, endocrine cancer survivor clinic, growth clinic, and Life After Cancer program.
Outside of Cook Children's, Dr. Steelman is involved in pediatric endocrine advocacy and education. He serves on the board of directors for the non-profit organizations Human Growth Foundation and PESTOLA. He regularly speaks and organizes educational programs on behalf of these organizations.
Dr. Steelman is married and enjoys spending time with family, especially spending time outdoors.
Dr. Steelman is an incredible endocrinologist. He needs to be recognized by so many people because of all the work that he does above and beyond for the kids, as well as his nursing staff. – Patient family
Services
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Adolescent medicine
- Pediatric bone health care
- Growth and puberty diagnosis
- Thyroid diagnosis
Reviews
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September 19, 2023
Dr. Joel Wayne Steelman and Sommer Mims
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August 30, 2023
The staff were fantastic, and the lab technicians made drawing my 5 year old son's blood a breeze! Ya'll are all Awesome 5 Stars across the board!
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August 30, 2023
Dr Joel Wayne Steelman is a great listener and a Excellent doctor! Dr. Steelman Rocks!
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August 30, 2023
Checking in the admission clerk went above and beyond to be sue we were successful n checking out and getting to where we needed to be.
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August 18, 2023
Dr.Steelman is an awesome doctor. His concern for (patient's) A1C level and preventative measures to take. I forgot who checked me out but she was very kind, professional and reminded me about a school note.
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August 18, 2023
Everyone was overall nice and kind.
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August 15, 2023
Since been newly diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder for our son, Dr Steelman has done everything he can to help educate us and requested all the appropriate test to ease our minds.
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August 14, 2023
I appreciate that you give the time to express yourself and explain the situation are attentive I patients thank you very much
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August 10, 2023
My experience is always great when I come to cooks keep up the great work team!!!
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August 10, 2023
I'd like to thank Dr Steelman for caring for my child even though she was being alittle stubborn but he is really great and he deserves alot of recognition I really appreciate him so much for listening and answering questions I have thank you so much
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July 27, 2023
Always a good experience. Very friendly staff.
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July 26, 2023
Dr. Steelman for his care of both of my children as he has been and continues to be a wonderful, caring physician.
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July 18, 2023
Dr. Steelman is a very compassionate doctor.
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July 12, 2023
The entire staff we encountered yesterday, from registration, nurses, Dr , lab technician. From both Dr Steelman office to radiology and outpatient lab we're very caring courteous and of course friendly as always.
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July 09, 2023
Dr. Steelman, nurses and translator!
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July 04, 2023
Dr. Steelmans whole office staff and nurses are so awesome to me and my son. They know what he doesn't like and does, and work so well with him! I very much appreciate them.
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July 04, 2023
Dr. Joel Steelman is absolutely amazing!
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July 03, 2023
Doc stillman has been incredibly helpful & a God send to our family
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June 29, 2023
Very great staff
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June 28, 2023
Dr Steelman is the best, we've had some rough visits with Endo's in the past. He has really made such a difference. Super sad that my daughter has aged out now!
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June 28, 2023
Dr Steelman is fantastic at noting the good things/changes the kids make, and not just sticking to the wrong choices. Diabetes is hard! But he has made it much better for our family to manage! Thank you Dr Steelman!!
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June 23, 2023
Dr. Steelman and his staff always think about the children. We have been seeing Dr Steelman for nearly 3 years now and very happy with his bedside manners and everything he has done for my sons case.
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June 14, 2023
Yes Dr Steelman was amazing! He Is the first Dr to actually listen to me and the concerns of my child. Instead of just throwing out diet and exercise.
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June 06, 2023
Brenda at check-in is always super sweet and friendly! Maggie is amazing and very personable! And we always love Dr. Steelman!
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June 06, 2023
We have been seeing Dr. Steelman for years and years and my child feels very comfortable with him. Dr. Steelman asks all about him including his hobbies, etc. He takes time to explain everything to us!
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May 16, 2023
He is an excellent very thorough doctor who looks at the whole patient and cares about her health.
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May 03, 2023
Overall very good
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May 03, 2023
Carly is wonderful. She explains everything to our son & us all the things that she was doing . Great experience.
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April 26, 2023
No parent really wants to have their child in Dr offices.. We always enjoy our visits and they never feel like a dreaded act. We have an amazing care team and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my baby.
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April 24, 2023
Check in at the front desk was very kind to my daughter
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April 04, 2023
Excellent experience thanks
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March 08, 2023
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February 28, 2023
Dr. Steeleman and staff are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We enjoy every visit and appreciate the care we receive. Thank you!
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February 28, 2023
Dr. Steelman spent a lot of time, answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns. He was not rushed and listened it was nice that he encouraged and complemented our child.
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February 20, 2023
Dr. Steelman was phenomenal, as always!
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February 15, 2023
We appreciate & love all the doctor's & nurses with the Di Gorege clinic !!!
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February 15, 2023
Aubrey with the Di Gorege clinic was very kind & very helpful!!!
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February 14, 2023
Stacey, from Dr. Steelman's office. She is always going above and beyond to make sure my child's needs are met. As well as making sure I, as her mother, is doing well and understanding of everything needed.
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February 04, 2023
We absolutely love Dr. Steelman!! His attention to our children's care has always gone above & beyond!!
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January 20, 2023
They were very concern everyone very pleasant didn't have to wait very long very clean
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January 19, 2023
The doc was very kind and great bedside manner
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January 13, 2023
Dr Steelman was a great listener and took a lot of time fully going over my child's history. Nurse Katie was so kind and loving towards my child, made him so happy with his visit.
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January 12, 2023
Dr. Steelman is amazing!
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January 11, 2023
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Steelman and his team.
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January 07, 2023
Dr. Steelman has gone above and beyond for my 2 girls
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January 05, 2023
Dr Steelman is always so patient and attentive to (patient). He has a lot of anxiety but Dr Steelman treats him with such great care that he is always at ease in his office.
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December 12, 2022
Dr. Steelman is a very good doctor and very kind and attentive.
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December 12, 2022
I had a good visit with the doctor and the staff was wonderful as always.
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November 17, 2022
She was patient and kind!
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November 17, 2022
Brandi lab work nurse
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November 16, 2022
Loved how nice everyone was.
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November 02, 2022
Dr. Steelman was so good to us! He was patient, thorough, and really made sure we understood the results as well as treatment plan, including the pros/cons.
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October 24, 2022
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October 19, 2022
Rebecca was exceptional
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October 19, 2022
The nurse whom always bring my child back is always extremely friendly, helpful and goes out of her way to be compassionate, solution based and makes each task preformed not only informative but pleasurable.
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October 06, 2022
Dr. Steelman is awesome! He acts like he genuinely cares and speaks to my diabetic son directly and positively.
Education
- Medical School:
- Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX
- Residency:
- Keesler USAF Medical Center, Biloxi, MS
- Board Certifications:
- General Pediatrics
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Affiliations
- Human Growth Foundation,PESTOLA,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Top Doctor (360 West Magazine)
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