Meet Dr. Rolla Shbarou
My first memory of the idea of becoming a doctor was at a really young age, perhaps at 7 or 8 years, when my beloved mother told me after coming back home from my pediatrician’s office:” Wasn’t he a nice doctor?” I remember that I was so touched by this kind doctor that I wanted to be a doctor myself when I grew up. Years later, in high-school, it was only natural for me to pick pre-med training in college. Medical school followed, and I fell in love with Pediatrics, during my clinical rotations. I noticed that most pediatricians were happy and kind, and that made my choice very clear: I was to become a pediatrician. The rest is history. I chose Neurology as a subspecialty thereafter. I like the special bond between myself and my patients and families, even if those patients have more needs than the average patients. To them, I become part of the family. After obtaining my training in general Pediatrics at the American university of Beirut, I trained in Pediatric Neurology at Duke University, and further trained in EEG/Epilepsy at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where I practiced for more than ten years subsequently, while serving as the training director of pediatric neurology. The last 6 years were spent in my Alma mater, the American University of Beirut.
My special interests are: Neuro-cutaneous Disorders, Epilepsy and electroencephalography, neonatal neurology, neuromuscular disorders, Autism and developmental disorders.
I enjoy working in a multidisciplinary setting, and love sharing thoughts and ideas that would improve the care of patients.
In my spare time, I like to draw and paint, walk and play the piano.
Services
- Neurologic evaluations
- Neurophysiology
Reviews
Average rating:
| Questions were addressed |
4.7
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| Provider explained things clearly |
4.7
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.7
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| Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.7
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What our families say
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November 27, 2025
Everything was very Pleasant
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November 25, 2025
Great experience!
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November 08, 2025
All the staff from the registration, to the nurses collecting data (weight height etc) to the Dr. We traveled about 2 hours for this visit and were all very pleased to know our daughter was in great hands. Thank you!
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October 31, 2025
The entire office is amazing! They are all so kind and polite.
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October 31, 2025
The office staff is amazing!!! Quick to check in, kindness, and fast check out.
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October 27, 2025
Dr Rolla Shbarou, she has always been really nice and very well cared for my son.
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October 27, 2025
My son feels normal thanks to his Dr. I believe being almost 2 years seizure free speaks a lot about the knowledge of the Dr's.
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October 22, 2025
Entire staff and Dr. Shbarou are amazing. Although I am glad we are fortunate we do not have to have scheduled visits and schedule as needed, definitely an office I don't mind visiting due to have kind and how calm everyone makes us feel.
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October 12, 2025
Everyone was GREAT!
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September 28, 2025
I am so thankful we were able to get in and out of the office without feeling rushed or unheard
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September 16, 2025
All visits to the neurologist are always great!!
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September 14, 2025
Everyone was super friendly and kind. They did great with my active baby and made him smile lots. We felt very comfortable with our doctor. We didn't feel rushed or like any concerns or questions were dismissed. She had a calm confidence and explained things so we could understand. We loved her.
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September 14, 2025
Very well
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September 11, 2025
They were all (from the receptionist to the Dr.) very caring patient attentive& Informative
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August 31, 2025
Dr Shbarou is fantastic!
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August 28, 2025
The whole office has been amazing!! They have gone above and beyond to help us.
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August 22, 2025
They were all fantastic!
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August 22, 2025
I was really happy with how well they listened and cared. I'm really excited to have their team help my son.
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August 17, 2025
We had a great experience. The staff was very welcoming and helpful!
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August 14, 2025
Dr Shbarou was wonderful. Caring and giving information to help with child. Very insightful and inspiring.
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August 10, 2025
10/10 visit, no complaints at all
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August 10, 2025
The entire team at the Amarillo neurology center. From front desk to Dr.Shbarou are all very attentive and kind!
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August 05, 2025
They were all sweet from the moment we checked in to when left.
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August 01, 2025
Everyone was friendly, helpful, quick, and caring, from the women we checked in with to the doctor herself. It was a great experience.
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July 16, 2025
Dr. Shbarou is a great neurologist.
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July 16, 2025
Always very kind, gives thorough and thoughtful answers, very knowledgeable.
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July 11, 2025
Very pleased to have video visit available, our family don't have to travel so far.
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July 02, 2025
Everyone in there is just amazing!
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July 02, 2025
Dr. Shbarou is very welcoming of any questions and knows what she's talking about. It makes me feel very good about who my Dr and trust what she's saying.
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June 29, 2025
Everything was smooth and fast.
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June 27, 2025
It is always a good experience.
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June 26, 2025
We had a great experience. Everyone was kind and everything was explained clearly.
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June 04, 2025
Everyone involved in our encounter were kind and friendly and provided outstanding care and service!
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June 01, 2025
Good
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June 01, 2025
I love the doctor she's always been so good with me and my daughter .!
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May 23, 2025
Only good experience.The Doctors and staff were wonderful and we appreciate their help and attention given to my Son. God bless
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May 22, 2025
Everyone is always so nice and helpful.
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March 27, 2025
From first entrance to last exit everyone was kind and friendly. They had us in and out with minimal complications and they are very attentive.
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March 26, 2025
Good experience. Nice and respectful staff.
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March 08, 2025
All the staff! Everyone is always so nice and helpful!
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March 08, 2025
I love how nice everyone is an how fast the appointments are!
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March 01, 2025
We had a great experience from beginning to end.
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March 01, 2025
Dr. Shbarou was so very helpful and kind. Answered every question and concern.
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February 15, 2025
They where very helpful and considerate when it came to trying to figure out what was wrong with my child.
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February 15, 2025
I was very pleased with the staff at Cooks! Everyone was friendly, happy to be there and attentive. We didn't wait long. The nurse and Dr were very knowledgeable.
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February 11, 2025
Very nice and pleasant
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January 23, 2025
The staff was incredibly compassionate and attentive, truly understanding my needs.
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January 18, 2025
I loved everyone we had contact with
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January 18, 2025
I love how patient they were with my son and didn't push him when he started getting upset.
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January 08, 2025
Will ALWAYS choose cooks for our care.
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January 08, 2025
Cooks secretary team is so sweet & always accommodating to our requests.
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January 01, 2025
Great overall experience. Very impressed by the experience.
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January 01, 2025
All star was extremely professional, and very kind
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December 14, 2024
From the time u walk into the hospital until you leave the hospital everyone is so amazing and nice
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December 12, 2024
[...] is very kind and nurturing and Dr. S was very helpful as well
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December 12, 2024
It was a good experience and we look forward to getting a diagnosis and working with the Cook team. We are grateful to have been accepted
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December 04, 2024
Everything went great!
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December 04, 2024
Everyone was AMAZING
Education
- Medical school:
- Duke University Medical Center (2001), American University of Beirut (1994-1997)
- Residency:
- Monmouth Medical Center (2001-2003)
- Board certifications:
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Board Certified in Neurology
- Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network,Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology
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