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.
Services
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Adolescent medicine
- Pediatric bone health care
- Growth and puberty diagnosis
- Thyroid diagnosis
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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4.9
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April 02, 2024
Dr Steelman was great
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February 24, 2024
Dr Steelman has gone over and above his requirements with my special.needs grandson! I am so thankful to have him as my grandson's doctor.
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February 24, 2024
DR Steelman
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February 14, 2024
Always have a great experience, they listen and explain very well. Very caring to my child's needs! If something is wrong they always help me figure it out quickly!
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February 10, 2024
We love Dr Stelman
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February 09, 2024
Dr steelman
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January 26, 2024
They put a lot of effort into his health
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January 11, 2024
All good!
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December 21, 2023
Excellent!!
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December 12, 2023
This team was exceptional from start to finish for my son's care. They made him feel so comfortable answering his questions, interacting with him and he was not scared to get his flu shot that's how very comfortable this team made him feel. Upon leaving his appointment he said he really likes Dr Steelman and all the nurses
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December 12, 2023
Dr. Steelman, RN Educators Justin & Emely, Dietitians Ana & Casey and Ella
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December 10, 2023
Very professional staff who are kind.
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December 10, 2023
Endocrinologist receptionist was very sweet and the nurse who took the vitals.
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November 29, 2023
Everyone we encounter at Cooks has been great.
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November 28, 2023
To the interpreter because she did an excellent job
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November 11, 2023
The front staff was incredible!! We had never been there and it was confusing where to go etc. We were late due to this and they could not have been more friendly, happy and reassuring!! Incredible staff to have greeting your clients!! Thank you!!!
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October 07, 2023
Dr Steelman was very informative and helpful with my special needs child
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September 28, 2023
Dr. Steelman is excellent at listening to concerns and very thorough in his approach to try and figure out what is going on and his course of treatment.
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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
Everyone was overall nice and kind.
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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 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 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 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 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
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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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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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.
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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