Donald Beam, MD

Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology

Donald Beam, MD

Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology

Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology - Dodson Specialty Clinics

1500 Cooper St
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Main Phone Number Icon 682-885-4007

4.9 out of 5

Read 32 Verified Patient Reviews

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Meet Dr. Donald Beam

The blood system and clotting system are very complex, and it takes very special doctors to care for children and teenagers with diseases of the blood. As a pediatric hematologist at Cook Children's, Dr. Donald Beam understands how blood functions in the body, and when things don't work like they should, he's here to help make them better.

Only one month into medical school he discovered pediatric hematology and oncology and knew that's what he was going to specialize in. He enjoys working together with other specialists to find the best treatment and care for his young patients. "There's always something new, something extraordinary, something more to learn, and more advancements in medicine." And for Dr. Beam, that means a remarkable number of children are able to get well.

Dr. Beam believes in working with patients and families, guiding parents as they support their child through treatment. He's very active in research at Cook Children's. He's also an advocate for kids around the world who are diagnosed with blood disorders. His health advocacy has led to participation in a World Federation of Hemophilia sponsored project in Peru. He participated in the project for nine years, empowering people—including the medical community—to a higher level of understanding and creating a summer camp for kids with hemophilia.

When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Beam loves to travel. He might be found climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, swimming with great white sharks off the African coast, relaxing at a beachside hut in Fiji, sightseeing through Europe, or finding his Zen in Zanzibar.

But a single visit to Dr. Beam's office, tells anyone who enters what he cares about most. One wall is covered with diplomas. A second wall is covered in art and photos given to him by patients throughout the years. "Without a doubt," he says, "the second wall means more to me."

I would like to recognize Dr. Donald Beam. He is a very personal doctor and takes the time and initiative to understand and know everything about my health and condition as his patient. He makes everything very clear and answers questions to the best of his ability and in a way that I can understand. Dr. Donald Beam is a great doctor and caregiver to me and most likely other children like me! – Patient

Services

Hematology diagnosis and care
Outpatient and inpatient services

Reviews

Average rating:

4.9

Questions were addressed	4.9 4.9 (50)
Provider explained things clearly	4.9 4.9 (50)
Likelihood of recommending this provider	4.9 4.9 (50)
Trust/confidence in physicians	4.9 4.9 (50)

September 16, 2023

Baylee the patient care person was so caring of my son explaining the process and making things easy for him
August 31, 2023

Dr. Beam because when he came into the room he saw my child was nervous/scared and he got my child to laugh.
August 13, 2023

Donald Beam and the entire staff that we encountered were excellent!
August 06, 2023

The receptionist is always so kind to us. Dr Beam is amazing and brilliant!
August 05, 2023

Dr Beam. Excellent provider. He was very helpful in understanding what was going on with (patient).
July 22, 2023

The service was so good
July 20, 2023

Always an excellent experience!!
July 17, 2023

Dr. Beam and the lady with the black freckles. They both made me feel comfortable and I felt like I could laugh with them.
July 17, 2023

Everything was great. Everyone was very nice.
June 24, 2023

Dr. Beam is a fantastic doctor and we are so happy to have him treating our son.
June 24, 2023

All was great
April 29, 2023

Doctor Beam has always been very nice and polite. He always takes the time to talk to my son (and my son usually loves to have long conversations!) even though his schedule is packed. I really appreciate that!
March 31, 2023

The visit was fantastic. Not too busy, not rushed at all, but everyone was kind, attentive, and quick.
March 31, 2023

Glenyell was fantastic. She made the blood draw quick and almost painless. It was done before my daughter even registered what happened. Can't be thankful enough! She's amazing.
March 30, 2023

Dr was awesome
March 30, 2023

All we're exceptional
March 25, 2023

Dr. Beam is a great doctor and always helps put us at ease.
March 05, 2023

We have been seeing Dr. Beam for many years. He is the very best.
January 26, 2023

The visit went well
January 26, 2023

Everyone was so pleasant and answered all of my questions
January 17, 2023

Our visits are always smooth and we have never had any issues.
January 17, 2023

Dr. Beam has been exceptional in my child's care since he has been in our lives.
January 14, 2023

Cassandra thank you so much for your patience and persistence with our prescription. Also to team in the room with Dr Beam very comfortable atmosphere
January 11, 2023

The nurse filling in for that day w/Dr. Beam. Very nice. Great memory and made us feel welcomed. Dr. Beam was wonderful per usual
January 10, 2023

Our child has been associated with Cook Children's Grapevine location since October 2015. In all the time spent there, we have never had a bad experience. In fact, we have never known anything except excellent care. Dr. Donald Beam and the clinic staff have always displayed genuine empathy to us during our child's healthcare journey. We've never had to wonder how our child Is progressing because we are always receiving current information.
November 14, 2022

Very good
November 13, 2022

All the staff at clinic
October 30, 2022

We absolutely love Dr Beam and Adriane!!! I love the way that Dr Beam always makes sure (patient) knows about her condition by quizzing her. And in my opinion Adriane has to be one of the top nurses across the country. She is so helpful on the phone and so patient and caring. She relates to a mom's heart and always makes our experiences to notch!!
October 25, 2022

I absolutely love how the environment is positive and friendly. Makes my daughter feel a Little better
October 19, 2022

Very kind staff.
October 19, 2022

The facility and waiting rooms are clean and welcoming. The staff does a wonderful job at accommodating our needs, and I really appreciate having access to all my son's information from his chart online.
October 19, 2022

Both the front desk clerical and the nurse were very patient and kind to my son and me. We were surprised and grateful to get to meet Dr. Beam in person, and his positive energy was persistent from our first zoom visit with him.

Publications

Publications:

Safety and Efficiancy of Long-Term Open-Label Dosing of Subcutaneous (SC) Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Nancy Carpenter, Melissa Eisen, 21st Congress of the European Hematology Association Copenhagen, Denmark, June 9–12, 2016, Haematologica June 2016 101: 1-881, Abstract E1416
Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Phase 3, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Tarantino MD, Bussel JB, Blanchette VS, Despotovic J, Bennett C, Raj A, Williams B, Beam D, Morales J, Rose MJ, Carpenter N, Nie K, Eisen M. Lancet. 2016 Apr 18 PubMed PMID: 27103127
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Nancy Carpenter, Kun Nie, Melissa Eisen Blood 2015 126:7
Safety and Efficacy of Long-Term Open-Label Dosing of Subcutaneous (SC) Romiplostim in Pediatric Patients with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny M. Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Kun Nie, Melissa Eisen Blood 2015 126:3467
Isolation of oligodendrocyte-like cells from human umbilical cord blood. Tracy E, Aldrink J,Panosian J, Beam D, Thacker J, Reese M, Kurtzberg J. Cytotherapy, 2008 Jun 3:1-8.
Outcomes of unrelated umbilical cord blood transplantation for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Donald Beam, Poe MD, Provenzale JM, Szabolcs P, Martin PL, Prasad V, Parikh S, Driscoll T, Mukundan S, Kurtzberg J, Escolar ML. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2007 Jun;13(6):665-774.
Cytomegalovirus Presenting as Kostmann-like Syndrome in a Two Year Old. Donald Beam and Jeroudi, M. Louisiana Society of Internal Medicine Archives. March 2003.
Manganese Inhibition of 5'-Nucleotidase from Bovine Milk Fat Globule Membranes. Xi-Yaun Luo, Romanesko M, Beam D, Weinar E and Snow LD. Medical Science Research 24:723-725, 1996.

Education

Medical School:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport LA
Residency:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport LA
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Cook Children's Physician Network

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