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He was the first doctor who showed care for my concerns and was able to quickly and thoroughly diagnose my daughter's [...] eight years ago. We never feel rushed when visiting with him and he always knows how to answer any questions we have.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 20, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek and his nurse are amazing. I know my daughter's health is in great hands with Dr. Simek.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 12, 2024</p> <p>Everyone was so professional and helpful</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 12, 2024</p> <p>Very Good Experience and the doctor didn't rush he took his time explaining everything</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 09, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek went out of his way to make sure both I and my child understood what was going on with him. He also addressed my fears in regards to what was going on. Very thankful for the time he took with us.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 07, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek was amazing! He clearly explained everything that was going on and gave a thorough plan to help my son. He was very personable and friendly.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 30, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek was really patient with me and my family! Front desk was wonderful and kind</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 29, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Semick explained everything very well and gave us several opportunities to ask questions. Listened to and adressed all of my concerns. Would definitely recommend him</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 17, 2024</p> <p>Everyone we came into contact with was amazing, friendly, and helpful!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 17, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek was incredible. He spent a lot of time with us answering questions, explaining the cause of our son's issue, and connecting with us on a personal level. I have never experienced such a thorough and unrushed medical exam. Very thankful for his level of care for our son and the comprehensive care we received.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 10, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is always so helpful and answers all my questions!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 10, 2024</p> <p>Good experience the staff & Dr were amazing!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 10, 2024</p> <p>The 2 ladies in the check in area they were amazing very friendly & helpful!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 08, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek was actually really good at explaining everything to me and changing my babies plans of care</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 07, 2024</p> <p>Great staff and clinic</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 07, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek, is an amazing specialist. He dies everything he can for gus patients.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 05, 2024</p> <p>Everyone was very nice and informative. Dr simek and all involved were excellent.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 23, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek has absolutely perfect. He helped us get more information and/or answers in one visit, than our previous provider.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 13, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is the best Dr we have ever had the pleasure of meeting with. Very informative and genuinely cares for your child's need</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 06, 2024</p> <p>Dr. SIMEK is sweeiskt as ever! We love Dr</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 04, 2024</p> <p>Everyone was great</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 04, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is amazing. He is very compassionate, friendly and professional. He has seen both of my children for [...] issues. He is highly recommended by our pediatrician. We live in Amarillo and will always be willing to see Dr. Simek in Lubbock.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 24, 2024</p> <p>Very knowledgeable and caring</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 22, 2024</p> <p>Excellent service!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 22, 2024</p> <p>Everyone is very friendly and gentle from the [...] who are at reception The nurses and the doctor!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 10, 2024</p> <p>Would like to recognize the nurses they gave my child and I a warm welcome they smiled and see how out day has been.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 09, 2024</p> <p>Everyone went above and beyond.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 09, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek addressed all our concerns about [...] and clearly explained the treatment options available for [...].</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 08, 2024</p> <p>Very good ,I would not ask for another specialist</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 05, 2024</p> <p>We love Dr. Simek.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 05, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is wonderful and has given me information on options to help my daughter that I didn't know existed.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 18, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek Is an Excellent dr. Staff is very polite.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 03, 2024</p> <p>Still remains an excellent Dr to my daughter</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">June 21, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is soo good about answering any questions or concerns we have about my son. I'm so fortunate to have him as his Doctor .</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">June 21, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is very patient and very kind. He listens well and makes sure we understand before we leave. The nurse was real sweet too. And the receptionist at the front desk. All very nice.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 24, 2024</p> <p>Every one from start to finish was fantastic. All very caring and knowledgeable.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 21, 2024</p> <p>By far a great experience. My son felt like he had been heard for the first time.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 21, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek was absolutely amazing. We left this appointment with more information and more of a game plan than what we have had in the last three years with our previous doctor.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 15, 2024</p> <p>Love Dr. Simek</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 11, 2024</p> <p>The whole experience was great!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 11, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek was amazing! He talked to my daughter directly when explaining things. Also, answered all of my questions. Very patient and great personality!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 03, 2024</p> <p>Veryyy pleasant</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 03, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek. He is the greatest Dr. We've ever been to.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 03, 2024</p> <p>Awesome</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 03, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek. He's our hero!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 26, 2024</p> <p>Very good experience</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 26, 2024</p> <p>Dr.Simek I really liked him took the time to explain everything to me to help find out what is wrong with my daughter</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 26, 2024</p> <p>We love dr. Simek and all his wonderful staff!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 26, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is absolutely Amazing. He explains everything and truly cares about his patients. His staff are always friendly and efficient. The front desk ladies are the nicest we've ever met at any doctors office!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>Everything was a good experience</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>Dr Robert, he was very kind and made all of us feel comfortable and the nurses were very kind</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 23, 2024</p> <p>Don't know the staff by name, I would like to thank the dr and the entire staff. For the help and explaining the care that my child had and making her feel comfortable and making her smile, And also hearing my concerns.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 21, 2024</p> <p>This was such a good experience you can definitely tell he cares about the children he treats. He doesn't treat them like another case</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 18, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is wonderful. He listens to your concerns and questions. He explains things thoroughly in a way you can understand. He genuinely cares for you. And he remembers you and your medical history. Wonderful physician!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 18, 2024</p> <p>I was very impressed with Dr. Simek. It was our first visit. He provided great information, in an easy to understand way.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 17, 2024</p> <p>The whole staff has always been super amazing and courteous!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 17, 2024</p> <p>Dr simek has been a God send to getting an answer to our problems my daughter was having!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 06, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is a great doctor, would reccomend to anyone! Very informative.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 04, 2024</p> <p>Our experience was very good over all</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 30, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simic was amazing! I can't believe he spent so long with us and talked about all of our concerns. We appreciate him so much.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 22, 2024</p> <p>Everything from the moment we arrived until we left was a wonderful experience.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 22, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is absolutely the best encounter we have had with any doctor concerning our son. He was patient , understanding, explained everything thoroughly and even took extra measures to make sure our son was fully examined.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 22, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek understood we were late but fit us in the same day after his other scheduled appointments. I greatly appreciated that.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 20, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek and his nurse were amazing. The Dr. Was in the room for a long time answering all questions and thoroughly explaining everything on a level I could understand. He was down to earth and very respectful. He addressed the patient, an 8 year old boy, in a way he could understand as well. I would recommend to everyone!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 15, 2024</p> <p>The Dr was great and explained and answered all my questions very well.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 14, 2024</p> <p>Both Doctor Simek and his medical assistant were amazing. The staff up front were also kind and courteous.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 06, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek was great! We just transferred from Fort Worth and was pleasantly surprised of how much we liked him. Highly recommend him!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 29, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek! He was so attentive to our child and her needs!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 29, 2024</p> <p>Our visit was very well timed and we left the appointment feeling very confident and comfortable with everything we talked about! Thank you</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 22, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is phenomenal. He is always thorough, patient, and happy to answer any questions you or your child has.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 18, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 18, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek provided excellent care for my child. He actively listened to my questions and concerns and responded thoroughly. He genuinely demonstrated care for the well being of my child. He is an excellent doctor and Cook's is blessed to have him.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 14, 2024</p> <p>I'm happy that the dr took our issue seriously and scheduled the needed test asap. My child was comfortable and included. Great visit!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 14, 2024</p> <p>All of the staff was excellent! I really appreciate the time the doctor spent with us. He answered my questions and took the time to be sure I understood the answers.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 07, 2024</p> <p>The Reception staff and Dr. Simek</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">January 31, 2024</p> <p>Dr Simek is very kind and professional! Staff are wonderful</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">January 26, 2024</p> <p>The lady at the check in desk was so sweet, and just made my experience easy and any questions we had were explained very well. She was a total sweetheart! Dr.Simek was very sweet and took his time examining my son. He showed us specific products that could help our situation so we wouldn't be lost when looking for products.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">January 12, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Simek is a phenomenal doctor. He's incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He's very patient, listens well, and I trust him completely with my child's care.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">January 12, 2024</p> <p>Dr.Robert Z Simek</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">January 12, 2024</p> <p>Love Dr.Simek. He was our child's Dr. At another Clinic.</p> </li> <button type="button" class="score-button secondary ml-1"> Load more </button> </ul> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="right-content w-4col"> <div class="score-accordion"> <div class="score-accordion-panel"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h3 id="education-accord-title" class="panel-title"> <button type="button" class="accordion-button GTMBUTTON" data-target="#education-accord-panel" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="education-accord-panel"> Education </button> </h3> </div> <div id="education-accord-panel" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-labelledby="education-accord-title"> <div class="panel-body"> <section class="score-stripe default"> <div class="container"> <div class="w-full"> <div class="section-header"> <h2>Education</h2> </div> <div class="content-area"> <div class="page-layout"> <div class="rich-text"> <ul> <li class="li-heading">Medical School:</li> <li>Texas Tech University 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