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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What our families say
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November 23, 2024
Dr.R was so friendly and easy to talk to and made my child feel very comfortable!
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November 22, 2024
Very good
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November 16, 2024
My son absolutely loves his doctor! He talks to [...] and explains everything to him so he can understand and we are so grateful for that!
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November 14, 2024
My child's experience was very good. She felt both comfortable and heard. Dr Ryals is extremely knowledgeable and very personable, which is very much appreciated.
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November 12, 2024
The entire experience was positive and impressive, from the parking garage, to leaving the facilities.
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November 12, 2024
Yes, we dealt with 3 people. The nurse was amazing, Dr. Ryals is always awesome, but this time we had a lab nurse who drew my daughters blood, and I really, really liked her!! She was able to talk to my child and keep her calm and focused. She was very impressive. I wish I could remember her name, but she deserves a big hug!
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November 09, 2024
Everything was efficient and amazing.
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November 09, 2024
As a mother trying to help her child with a non-visible ailment and has been struggling with care..... I have never had a doctor put my feelings into words so well and understand what we have been facing. Dr Ryals is so kind and I feel we are on a path to helping my son feel better.
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November 06, 2024
Thank you all very much for the kindness you have with us, thank you
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November 02, 2024
There has been nothing but kindness and professionalism.
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October 30, 2024
Dr. Brian Ryals is one of many great Dr's at Cooks Children's Hospital. My child always enjoys his Dr visits when we go see Dr. Ryals.
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October 30, 2024
Excellent
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October 29, 2024
Nothing but great experience with a The neurology department! Dr.Ryals is amazing!
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October 29, 2024
Dr.Brian Ryals in the Neurology department with a special needs son I visit the hospital and Doctor offices a lot and he is my favorite doctors of all times very kind and his office gets us In and out so fast. Love Dr. Ryals!
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October 25, 2024
Very good expectancy
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October 23, 2024
Everyone very caring and accommodating
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October 23, 2024
Overall amazing staff and experience
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October 16, 2024
Everything has been very positive.
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October 16, 2024
Every person involved in his care were amazing. His surgeon was extremely thorough and collaborative.
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October 11, 2024
Dr. Ryals was so kind and informative and spent time addressing our concerns.
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October 08, 2024
Always amazing with my son . One of his fav docs!
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October 08, 2024
The visit went great. Love the staff and Dr. Ryals.
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October 05, 2024
All good
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October 05, 2024
The nurse, and Dr were amazing, they made visit easy
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October 05, 2024
Dr. Ryals and his nurse were great! 10/10 experience.
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September 21, 2024
All good
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September 21, 2024
Dr Ryals excellent
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September 08, 2024
Everyone was really nice and courteous.
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August 31, 2024
Front desk staff very kind, professional and informative
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August 31, 2024
Dr.Ryals was very kind informative and I felt confident with moving forward with a treatment plan for my daughter
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August 30, 2024
Dr Ryals was compassionate and caring. He took time to speak with both our daughter as the patient and us as parents.
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August 15, 2024
The doctor was amazing !!!!!!
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July 04, 2024
Dr Ryals was absolutely wonderful. He was incredibly kind and made really great analogies so that my daughter could understand what he was saying. He was phenomenal.
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June 19, 2024
Dr. Ryals has good bedside manners. I am very pleased with him.
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June 19, 2024
Dr. Ryals was nice and kind.
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June 18, 2024
The doctor always listens and tries to figure out things
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May 17, 2024
Great experience w Dr R! He is very personable and very caring! Would not trust my family to any one else. Cooks has been a lifesaver
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May 02, 2024
The parking attendant was kind. All the Staff was so nice. The Doctor listened and we came to agreement for the care decision what's best!
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March 30, 2024
Dr. Ryals is a great doctor. Establishes rapport, listens, explains things well, shows compassion. His training and experience and acumen are top-notch.
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March 28, 2024
Receptionist was very personal; Dr Ryan was down to earth and easy and comfortable to talk with
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March 27, 2024
Dr. Ryals is a great doctor. A seasoned veteran. Professional yet personable. Answers all questions in a way that is easy to understand. Establishes great rapport. Listens attentively. I trust his professional knowledge, insight, and acumen 100%.
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March 17, 2024
All the staff throughout our visit were excellent. The atmosphere is pleasant and geared toward children having a non threatening visit. Everyone gave us great information and really listened to my son, his father and me. Our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly.
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March 13, 2024
Dr. Ryals was very good at explaining to me and my son on his condition and what he could do to help with the tremors he has when writing or doing other work with his hands.
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March 07, 2024
We had a great experience from the reception, nursing, provider, and check out personnel.
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March 07, 2024
Dr Ryals is an incredible provider. He is knowledgeable, genuine, and actually cares about the well being of his patients. He is a blessing to our family.
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March 06, 2024
Dr. Ryals was very friendly, concerned for my son and the number of headaches he's been having. He was very thorough in his exam, listened to both of us and was thorough in his explanations. He was even concerned about the fact that we drove to downtown instead of meeting him in Hurst, but truthfully I would go back to FW because he is that good.
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February 29, 2024
Everyone was perfect
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February 29, 2024
The whole staff deserves 5 stars that's what kind of service we received from beginning to end
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February 22, 2024
I really liked the Dr.
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February 03, 2024
Dr. Ryals and his nurse that day were very kind and patient. Didn't feel rushed.
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January 25, 2024
Dr Ryals and his nurse are amazing!
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January 25, 2024
Our visits to Dr Ryals are always great.
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December 20, 2023
The lady who checked us in was very friendly. I didn't catch her name.
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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