Meet Dr. Brian Ryals
After graduating from medical school at The University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, Dr. Brian Ryals spent nine years in the Army in residency training and service, followed by three years of service in the Army. He was content practicing as a pediatric neurologist in Colorado, with no intention of moving back to the Southwest. But in 1995, he saw a job posting for a neurologist at Cook Children's and everything changed. He decided to pursue the opportunity and interviewed with a Cook Children's neurologist over the phone. And, that's all it took. More than 20 years later, Dr. Ryals is now the medical director of Cook Children's Headache program within Cook Children's Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center.
"I knew from the first moment I talked to someone at Cook Children's that I would be coming here," said Dr. Ryals. "I told my wife, 'This sounds like the nicest place in the world. This is the job I want to take.'" During his time at Cook Children's, Dr. Ryals has served on the Board of Trustees for five years. This involvement further confirmed for him that the patient truly is at the heart of everything we do at Cook Children's.
For that reason, Dr. Ryals has chosen to include Cook Children's in his estate planning and is a member of our Legacy Society. His giving will continue to benefit patients for generations to come. In addition to devoting his career to his patients and leading through the board, Dr. Ryals is also a member of Cook Children's Doctors Society, a giving society for physicians and dentists affiliated with Cook Children's. Through his support of the Children's Fund, a fund aimed at assisting with the health care system's greatest needs, Dr. Ryals is able to give back to the entire system, and to areas outside of his department that also care for his patients.
Dr. Ryals has seen how the generosity of this community has had an impact on his work, and on his patients. It has brought technology, equipment and resources. "There is a spirit of giving that you see everywhere here," he said. "You can't quite put your finger on it, but it's here and not a lot of places have that." Dr. Ryals says that his favorite part of his job is teaching families about their child's condition and watching them get better. Once they learn about the condition and how to deal with it, their anxiety and fear of the unknown fade. "No matter what you do - after you do it a thousand times, the technical thing that you're doing becomes fairly routine," said Dr. Ryals. "But the pleasure comes with, if you do it right, seeing someone get better. And it's a real privilege to see that."
Services
- Botox for chronic migraine
- Chronic post-concussive headache treatments
- Concussion care
- Headache care
- Nerve blocks
Reviews
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October 24, 2023
Dr. Ryals was very thorough and helpful. He was super considerate of our childs health.
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October 18, 2023
Dr. Ryals has always been a thoughtful and caring provider.
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October 12, 2023
The dr was very patient and informative and thorough.
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October 04, 2023
Everyone from the parking lot attendant to the MD was kind and welcoming.
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October 03, 2023
Dr. Ryals is great. Excellent rapport with patients and parents.
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September 30, 2023
We had a great experience and will be back. Everyone was kind understanding and compassionate.
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September 30, 2023
The staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful. Perfect for big kids.
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September 28, 2023
Excellent service
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September 10, 2023
I strongly feel he makes my daughter feel comfortable & as well appreciated for a job well done on her part. On more then one occasion he has told her that he himself is very proud of her..Dr Ryals has done an outstanding job!!!
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August 16, 2023
Every one was very caring and listened to my son extremely great experience
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August 16, 2023
We had a good experience and overall everyone we met during our visit was courteous.
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August 16, 2023
The MA was professional, pleasant, courteous, knowledgeable
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August 11, 2023
Doctor was outstanding
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August 09, 2023
I appreciated how friendly our doctor was, how much time he spent with us, and how attentive he was to (patient's) condition and questions.
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August 01, 2023
Always feel welcomed, informed and cared for
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August 01, 2023
Everyone there does an amazing job.
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August 01, 2023
Happy because my daughter did well thank God from her exam
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July 22, 2023
The nurse was very nice and friendly. I wish I remembered her name because she deserves recognition!
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July 11, 2023
Our experience has always been good.
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July 11, 2023
Dr. Ryals and his staff have always been exemplary.
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July 06, 2023
Lacie is our second child to see Dr. Ryals. We appreciate his attentiveness to both of our daughters' needs as well as his willingness to listen to their concerns as well as ours. We feel like we work together with him on their treatment. The nurses are always great with any calls and questions we have. They return them promptly and are always very kind and helpful at every appointment.
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July 06, 2023
Dr. Ryals is great, as well as his nursing staff.
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June 22, 2023
Loved the MA and Dr. Very Thorough!
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June 16, 2023
The nurse was a delight. She was happy and even said how much she enjoys the team she works with. She was friendly and made us feel comfortable with the visit
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June 10, 2023
Dr Ryals has been caring for my daughter for the past 4 years and takes time to answer the questions ahe has about her condition. I could not have asked for a more caring knowledgeable person to care for my daughter.
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June 10, 2023
Dr. Ryals is very kind, he takes his time and makes my son feel at ease during our visits. He allows us to ask questions and covers everything in detail.
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June 07, 2023
We had a warm greeting and great communication from all! A very pleasant visit.
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June 07, 2023
Audra and Dr. Ryals and all front desk staff.
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June 04, 2023
Dr. Ryals has been very professional & very helpful to my daughter needs.
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June 02, 2023
Everything went so smooth. From parking in the new P1 parking garage to us getting where we needed to go! This place is absolutely amazing!
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June 02, 2023
All of the staff deserve recognition! They were all so sweet and helpful!
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May 31, 2023
We have had a great experience every time we have seen Dr Ryals and his nurse.
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May 31, 2023
Dr Ryals and his nurse were amazing as always!!
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May 31, 2023
Our 1 st visit surpassed our expectations. Thank you for providing such great care to our son.
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May 31, 2023
Dr Ryals was amazing. His professionalism, honesty, expertise and curtesy was outstanding
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May 23, 2023
We absolutely love this place. My son feels extremely comfortable, everyone is extremely nice and caring
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May 19, 2023
Dr. Ryal's nurse is so nice. Anytime we are at the clinic she greets us with a small and chats with us warmly.
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May 09, 2023
Awesome Dr... Nurses... Staff Awesome visit and very friendly people.
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May 09, 2023
The whole staff was courtesy and cant thank yall enough for the open arms and welcoming/treatment
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May 04, 2023
Dr. Ryals was amazing with our daughter!!! He was extremely caring and helpful.
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April 28, 2023
Everyone was great from check in to check out. Dr. Ryals was amazing and I couldn't have picked a better doctor for my son.
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April 27, 2023
The staff was very friendly. The Dr. really took the time to listen to my son about his issues. And concerns. We did not feel rushed through the visit!
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April 17, 2023
Everyone is amazing and it's comforting to come into the clinic and have such close attention paid to the baby
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April 17, 2023
Dr. Ryals and his MA were both wonderful.
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April 05, 2023
Dr. Ryals is a great physician. It is apparent that he cares for his patients' well-being. His knowledge, experience, and acumen are top-notch.
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March 08, 2023
Dr. Ryals was friendly, calming, reassuring, professional and fun!! He made (Patient)e feel at ease. She is almost 17 and he treated her as such. He directed questions, explanations to her and to myself. He explained the new medication pros/cons. We had a great visit with him.
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March 06, 2023
Dr. Ryals made us feel "heard" and validated our concerns. He also had suggestions and referrals for us, which was appreciated.
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February 22, 2023
Dr.Ryals is a great doctor
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February 22, 2023
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February 22, 2023
Dr Ryals and his nurse were great.
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February 21, 2023
The nurse was very nice and pleasant and made (patient) feel comfortable. Dr. Ryals was very attentive and didn't make us feel rushed at all. He took his time and explained everything to where we understood the plan.
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February 21, 2023
The nurse who checked height/weight and other vitals and Dr. Ryals
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February 09, 2023
All excellent
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February 02, 2023
Dr. Ryals listens to both the parent and the child. He discussed the treatment options and chosen plan in detail.
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January 26, 2023
Everything went well!
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January 26, 2023
Dr. Ryal's and his nurse and the admin team in the front. So professional and kind.
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January 23, 2023
I had never attended an average service where I was treated as well and quickly as in this clinic. Many thanks to all the staff for their support
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January 23, 2023
The nurse very friendly and professional, the doctor always very attentive and professional, the reception staff helped me quite a bit
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January 17, 2023
Fantastic communication with my child
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January 17, 2023
Dr Ryals
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December 14, 2022
Very good service
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December 14, 2022
All the staff
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December 13, 2022
All positive!
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December 13, 2022
Dr. Ryals is amazing. He's attentive, engaging, & caring. We've been seeing him for years and when he walks in it's like seeing a long time friend. He remembers past conversations and knows what's going on with (patient's) life and the progress she's making. He makes us feel welcome and heard. We really appreciate his genuine concern for her well being.
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December 08, 2022
She was fun, sweet, caring and made (patient) feel more at ease.
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December 08, 2022
Shauntay (nurse)
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December 08, 2022
Dr Ryals and his staff and super kind. He listens to my son and gives us plenty of time to ask questions. His office is clean and wait time is minimal. Highly recommend!
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
- Residency:
- Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics and Neurology
- Special qualifications in Child Neurology
- Board certified in Headache Medicine
Affiliations
- American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, International Headache Society, Southern Headache Society, Texas Neurological Association,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Texas Super Doctors 2016
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