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
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September 20, 2023
All the staff was amazing!!
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September 16, 2023
Amazing staff,doctor, and facility:) the whole experience was great!
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September 15, 2023
The front desk made us feel so welcome
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September 15, 2023
The nurses were amazing and we love our doctor
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September 14, 2023
Everyone was kind & everything went smoothly.
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September 14, 2023
Dr Shbarou was fantastic, friendly, kind, reassuring, knowledgeable & listened with out hurry. We feel very confident in her care of our daughter.
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September 12, 2023
All staff did a great job
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September 12, 2023
All good
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September 08, 2023
The nurse and doctor we amazing. The lady at the front desk was amazing.
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September 08, 2023
She always listens and finds treatment options to help the problems my child is experiencing.
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September 07, 2023
I had one of the best experience
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September 02, 2023
Nurse Emily is very kind and listens without interrupting.
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August 29, 2023
(Patient's) nurse and Dr. Shbarou were incredible!
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August 29, 2023
Wonderful experience! So timely, clean, and friendly!
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August 23, 2023
Debbie was very sweet she was patient and concerned with (patient) the whole time and did her best to make things comfortable and smooth for (patient).
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August 18, 2023
Dr. Shbarou was very kind and took time to listen to concerns. We enjoyed meeting her today.
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August 18, 2023
Our visit brought about comfort and hope for our son. Thank you!
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August 15, 2023
I would like to recognize Mary for being so kind and patient with my daughter from the start of her appointment. She was super supportive when my daughter was crying and reassured me that she was okay and not to worry about not being able to get her blood pressure. I would also like to recognize Dr. Shbarou, she listens to my concerns and is very compassionate when it comes to what she does
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August 15, 2023
I have never had a bad experience. All of our visits are amazing and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else!
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August 13, 2023
The entire staff as well as Dr. Shbarou
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August 13, 2023
Time management was excellent, the staff was courteous and helpful, and Dr. Shbarou was spectacular with addressing our needs.
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July 16, 2023
Everyone is so amazing!!!!
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July 11, 2023
They are excellent professionals, I feel super satisfied by the attention given to my baby.
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July 07, 2023
Dr was very nice friendly and explained everything very good. She also had concerns about her weight loss. Dr told me to talk to her regular Dr
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July 07, 2023
Nothing bad here everyone was very friendly and helpful I love walking in the office they all greet you and office is very clean
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June 19, 2023
Everyone in the office was super helpful and friendly. The office clerk was very friendly, Mary (the nurse) was very personable, and Dr. Shbarou was incredible. We are grateful for the efficiency in which the practice is run and for the individualized attention that is given to our daughter.
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June 19, 2023
We would 10/10 recommend this office to anyone. My daughter is comfortable asking questions related to her diagnosis, and we believe she is getting the very best care available.
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June 14, 2023
Emily the nurse was great! She was very sweet and reassuring when I called and followed up with appropriate questions at the appointment
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June 12, 2023
Fabie & Dr. Shbarou were amazing!!
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June 12, 2023
We had an great experience. Thank you!
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June 04, 2023
Mary was very good at her job. Dr Rolla is the best child physician that I have ever seen.
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June 01, 2023
Both nurses and the Dr. Were very nice and caring.
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May 17, 2023
Very pleasant the staff was to me and my grandson
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May 14, 2023
Everything was great
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March 29, 2023
All good
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March 16, 2023
Dr. Shbarou was very thorough and patient. She seemed genuinely interested in the health of our child.
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March 16, 2023
Everyone involved in our visit was incredible--front desk staff, nurse, Dr. Shbarou. We would highly recommend them.
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March 13, 2023
Excellent people skills. Made us both feel extremely comfortable.
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March 13, 2023
Staff was very nice and handled everything efficiently.
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March 11, 2023
The entire staff and the doctor was knowledgeable and polite. The staff was on top of their profession in every area.
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March 09, 2023
All staff were great
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March 07, 2023
All of the staff was wonderful
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March 03, 2023
Everything was great about my child's visit. Everyone was very professional and gave me and my daughter hope that there is help for her recovery.
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March 03, 2023
Dr. Shbarou and her nurse were wonderful. Dr. Shbarou came up with a treatment plan for my daughter that started treatment that day for a long-term chronic issue my daughter had been suffering. She is feeling better already.
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February 28, 2023
Any time we go in to Cook's it's a great experience!
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February 28, 2023
Very great experience
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February 28, 2023
This Dr has been amazing! I feel like she has helped with all our concerns. She honestly has been the best.
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February 27, 2023
A+++ Never been seen so quickly at a doctors office! Best visit ever
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February 22, 2023
Nurse Debbie and Dr. Shbarou were very calm and comforting and made (patient's) appointment a good experience
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February 18, 2023
Got us in quick!
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January 29, 2023
The whole visit was great, from the reception staff to the nurses to the doctor ! They were so nice and welcoming . Thank you for all you do :)
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January 29, 2023
All staff was great !
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January 19, 2023
I love coming to Cooks Children. I can always count on them to help me feel at ease and hear my questions and concerns
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January 19, 2023
To the wonderful ladies who checked my daughter in, to Debbie and the other wonderful young lady who helped with getting my daughter weighed in and her vitals (so sorry she pulled your hair and mask!) And Dr. Shbarou!
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January 19, 2023
I really liked our televisit. The doctor was very nice and helpful.
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January 18, 2023
Was very pleased and will continue to do video/appointments. Thank you.
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January 17, 2023
Hilda at the check out, she was wonderful.
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January 17, 2023
Great service
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January 16, 2023
Excellent customer service
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January 06, 2023
Always well knowledged nurses and doctors never feel uncomfortable and always makes sure the parents understand everything that is going on with the kids
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January 06, 2023
Staff is always amazing
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January 04, 2023
Doctor was very nice which made my daughter feel very comfortable.
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December 23, 2022
Debbie was so amazing and helpful. She explained everything to us and our daughter. We really appreciated her kindness.
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December 23, 2022
We had a great visit and are so grateful for the staff and doctor!
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December 22, 2022
Dr. Shbarou was very clear, kind, and compassionate to our son as well as us his parents.
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December 22, 2022
Everything was a good experience from the receptionists, to the staff, to Dr. Shbarou. We had a very good experience, thank you!
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December 21, 2022
Whole team there on Wednesday
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December 21, 2022
We got very fast service at front desk for our first visit even with paperwork and everyone from the front of the office to the very back was very friendly we are definitely not used to this treatment from any drs office thank you so much
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November 03, 2022
The cook children's staff and Dr.Shbarou!
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November 02, 2022
OMG I really like the nurse Debbie very sweet and gentle! The Dr. Was amazing so informative and took time to answer our questions and concerns!!
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October 31, 2022
Dr. Shbarou was AMAZING! We were so impressed with her and attentiveness to our concerns were so good. We truly felt like she cared about our daughter and what we had to say.
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October 31, 2022
The staff was great from the minute we walked in the door. Great experience!
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October 24, 2022
All staff were professional
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October 24, 2022
Good experience
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October 22, 2022
Dr. Shbarou was very kind and helpful.
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October 15, 2022
All the staff
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October 15, 2022
So professional and timely
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October 07, 2022
They were all so very attentive and amazing.
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October 07, 2022
DR. Shbarou. Front desk ladies, and Emily
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October 05, 2022
Both the nurse Emily and Dr. Shbarou were attentive as we described our concerns for our daughter. They also took the time to address her as well, which we appreciated.
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September 27, 2022
Everybody is very quick and efficient moving children through appointments without making me feel rushed. The doctor is happy to discuss other areas of care for my child and how they may relate back to neurology. She and her staff are kind and enjoy hearing stories about (patient's) development. I wouldn't change a thing about this practice.
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September 27, 2022
All the staff remembers (patient) despite several months between visits. The nurses are great at taking measurements without upsetting her and working around her natural reactions & tendencies to get away. Dr. Shbarou is extremely knowledgable and respectful while fielding questions, even as my exhausted parent brain causes me to repeat them a couple times in various forms. She's patient with my child and very deft at performing the necessary exams while the baby squirms.
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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