Meet Dr. Artee Gandhi
When I was five years old, I started making rounds at the hospital with my dad. I loved seeing how he would make his patients smile and could tell they really respected him. He would come home from the office with bags of fresh fruit, delicious snacks, and homemade peanut brittle that his patients would give to him. He never complained about going to work and always seemed fulfilled.
I knew that I wanted the same type of life where I could help people and find joy in my work. I chose pediatrics because I felt this would be my chance to work with kids and maybe prevent illness from happening. I know what it was like to go into a doctor's office and be scared of shots or blood tests or just talking to the doctor. I wanted to do something that would make the whole experience a lot better.
After medical school and completing a pediatrics residency I realized that so many kids were afraid of going to the doctor and that could translate into fear of doctors as they got older. I also saw children having surgery or being diagnosed with cancer or having migraine headaches and trying to find a way to manage their pain. It was not easy and we did not have a lot of options. I decided that I wanted not only to help children not have pain but also help children learn how to cope with chronic pain.
It so important to help children, teens and young adults learn that their pain does not have to define them and if we work together there are ways to feel better that are not just medication based. I strongly support the use of therapies such as yoga, massage, acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, art, and music to manage and treat pain. I work closely with our clinic and hospital staff to find new and innovative ways to prevent and treat pain. I've had the privilege of bringing yoga and massage to our institution and introducing the comfort menu as a tool to reduce procedural pain and directing the opioid stewardship committee that is focused on the safe use, storage, and disposal of opioid medications.
We all know there are many ways to treat and manage pain. A single pill is generally not the answer. Therefore, I'm fortunate to get to know many aspects of my patients' and families' lives to develop a plan that works for them.
When I'm working with young patients and their families, I feel I can relate through my experiences with my own two boys. I enjoy hearing and sharing stories with my patients and creating positive experiences. I approach each appointment with the mindset of, "How would I want to be treated in this situation."
As a recipient of the award for the Cook Children's Endowed Chair for the Center of Pain Management and Integrative Health, my mission is to ease pain and suffering in all our children in a safe and effective manner.
Dr Gandhi is fantastic with my child and me. Her staff is always friendly and courteous. I trust them with my child's life. – Patient family
Services
- Medications
- Interventional pain procedures
- Aroma therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Guided imagery
- Massage
- Medical acupuncture
- Yoga therapy
- Nutritional education
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
Reviews
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September 06, 2023
Really love this physician, Dr. Ghandi. She was approachable and knowledgeable.
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September 06, 2023
Literally everyone we interacted with was super friendly and professional.
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August 12, 2023
Dr. Gandhi always takes the time to listen to (patient) and me which is important.
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July 16, 2023
Doctor was great. She made my daughter feel like she was being heard and (patient) felt like the doctor truly wanted to help her.
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June 29, 2023
All the visits were excellent experiences. I am the patient and I want to work at the cooks children's in a future as a nurse and then a PA. All the staff are excellent professionals and also help to pass though the illness with empathy, and a warm smile helping and support all the time
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June 01, 2023
We received an actual possible diagnosis in a visit I did not expect one. We made progress... This has been hard to come by trying to figure out what is going on with my child.
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June 01, 2023
The Dr my daughter saw was extremely sweet and made my daughter feel comfortable. My daughter has become leary of drs and if she does not like them she WILL NOT smile... She smiled alot for this dr and answered questions.
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April 21, 2023
I have nothing but praise for this doctor and all the staff we have encountered so far.
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April 21, 2023
The person who assisted us at registration was very pleasant and the doctor is amazing.
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January 19, 2023
The staff and doctor were super attentive and friendly.
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January 19, 2023
Very good experience!
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November 29, 2022
Each person that saw and spoke to (patient) today was awesome. They managed to explain things in a way that he could understand and can't thank them enough for the help they offered.
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November 05, 2022
Dr. Artee Gandhi took her time with us and really listened to our concerns; I appreciate that. My teenage daughter was angry and short with her but Dr Gandhi was unaffected and proceeded with ease. She's a true professional and a trusted ally in our journey.
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November 04, 2022
We had a wonderful experience. The doctor had reviewed all Hannah's records beforehand. Was knowledgeable about her case and the next steps in treatment. Her exam was thorough.
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September 28, 2022
Dr. Ghandi cares about you and your child. She's amazing!
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September 28, 2022
Dr. Ghandi is the best Cook Children's pain management doctor!
Publications
- Stellate Ganglion Block: A Pediatric Case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" Journal of Radiology Nursing. Volume 36, Issue 2, June 2017, Pages 82-87. Artee Gandhi MD
- "Anterior cutaneous neurectomy for chronic abdominal wall pain: A case report and review of the literature" Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports Volume 22, July 2017, Pages 44–46. Cory McLaughlin, Artee Gandhi, Chad E Hamner.
- "Efficacy of Sympathetic Nerve Blocks in Pediatric Outpatients with Central Sensitization of Pain" Abstract ID: 181116150516095-673. Cole Romney, OMS, Sterling Blackham, OMS, Meredith Brooks, MD, MPH, Artee Gandhi, MD, Tyler Hamby, PhD Pediatric Annual Symposium El Paso, TX: "Management of Pain in Pediatric Patients" September 2011
- Texas Podiatric Medical Association Southwest Foot & Ankle Conference Dallas, TX: "Preoperative Assessment of the Pediatric Patient" and "Postoperative Pain Control of the Pediatric Patient." October 2014
- Contemporary Forums Pediatric Nursing: Care of the Hospitalized Child Dallas, TX: "Managing Pain in Chronically Ill and Medically Complex Children" May 2015
- International Overdose Awareness Day- Tarrant County sponsored by Fort Worth Safe Communities: Panel Participant and Presenter on Opioid Use in Pediatrics August 2018
- Great Plains Regional Meeting on Bleeding Disorders Fort Worth, TX: "Pain Management in Pediatric Patients with Bleeding Disorders." April 2019
- Tarrant County's Response to the Opioid Crisis Fort Worth, TX: "A Prescription for Prevention" August 2019
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Residency:
- University of Missouri at Kansas City (Pediatric Residency & Anesthesiology Residency)
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Anesthesiology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Cook Children's Endowed Chair for the Center of Pain Management and Integrative Health
- Distinguished Consultant Cook Children’s Hospital (2017)
- Cook Children’s Plan to Enhance Retention and Citizenship Yearly Participant (2017-2018)
- Top Doctor’s Fort Worth Magazine (2012)
- Top Doctors 360 Magazine (2018-2019)
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