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."
Services
- Hematology diagnosis and care
- Outpatient and inpatient services
Reviews
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What our families say
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November 24, 2024
Very good
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November 20, 2024
Well even though my son can be dry and not like adult interaction but Dr. Beam always finds a way to ask him something out the ordinary and he smiles or smirks. So that's always nice.
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November 20, 2024
Dr Beam is hands down the best attentive caring doctor you would ever wish for your child or loved one to be treated for. We have had the privilege of having our son being in his car for 19 years and I know that each and every time my son has to be admitted as much as we as parents dread it, it also gives us so much comfort to know that our child is in the right hands. Dr. Beam not only listens to our concerns he also is really thinking of different ideas or solutions as he's talking to you and also is positive even when things don't seem like they will turn around he is a glimmer of light. I know this sounds like an ad but that's truly how our experience with him over the years has been. If you need someone you can trus, who treats you like family and not just a patient and who has bed side manners and will find a solution for your pain or problems look no further he is your medical expert and friend who you can trust with your son or daughter because he not only cares he loves them . Thank you Dr Beam.
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October 17, 2024
The nurse and doctor are both very nice and friendly. It's a great experience without fear.
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September 20, 2024
We love Dr. Beam! And all his staff!
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September 20, 2024
[...], front desk has always been so kind to us.
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September 14, 2024
They all treat my son as if he was their child and me with all the consideration and understanding you could imagine. Thank you
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September 03, 2024
Dr Beam and [...] are amazing.
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September 03, 2024
Our visit was really good. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed.
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August 30, 2024
Beam ROCKS!!
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August 27, 2024
friendly staff and professionals in their field.
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August 11, 2024
None, great visit after all
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August 11, 2024
They were all great from the doctor and nurses, amassing service
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August 04, 2024
Staff was great as always
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August 04, 2024
My experience was so good definitely recommended
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August 04, 2024
Dr Beam is so nice he explained the details of the disease and so friendly
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May 19, 2024
Dr Beam. He is a wonderful doctor.
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May 19, 2024
Dr Beam has gone beyond to figure out what is going on with my boy. I love that he is so thriving.
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May 06, 2024
It was a good visit. Dr. Beam was helping in finding solutions.
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May 04, 2024
There were nothing but good experiences during my Grandsons visits
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May 04, 2024
I think Dr Beam, is an Excellent Doctor and very attentive to my Grandson and his medical care and needs. Thanks to Dr Beam and his Nurse!
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April 14, 2024
Everyone! From the front desk receptionist to the doctor and back to the front receptionist, all are nice and professional.
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April 08, 2024
He is very pleasant to be around and explains things for better understanding when it comes to my child .
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March 21, 2024
Really like everyone doctor is great
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March 18, 2024
Dr Beam is always so educational. He explains things age appropriately. He is just the best doctor ever!
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March 09, 2024
We love Dr. Donald Beam and his staff. Our child has been seeing Dr Beam since 2009 usually in Grand Prairie but recently switched to Fort Worth as it's closer to home. It's always been a great, caring experience.
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March 03, 2024
Dr.Beam is the best doctor.
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March 03, 2024
Dr.Beam is the very best doctor there is.
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February 23, 2024
Everything was good!!
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February 23, 2024
Dr Beam is amazing. He's very caring and very thorough with our child's care.
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February 23, 2024
Good
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February 23, 2024
All very good
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February 19, 2024
All of the team
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December 17, 2023
Thank you Dr. Beam for always entertaining us during our visits.
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December 14, 2023
All nursing staff were very nice & helpful. From the front desk to the nursing staff you helped us get vitals.
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
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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