Meet Dr. Bruce Eckel
Bruce Eckel, M.D., grew up on a farm in rural Iowa and has always loved math, science, and children. He decided in 9th grade that he wanted to be a Pediatrician and has never looked back. He has had a large general pediatric practice since 1983 and has a special interest in international adoptions. He takes care of children from newborns through 21 years and is on several "second generation" families in Denton.
Dr. Eckel did his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Iowa. He then attended a three year residency in pediatrics at Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He worked at Kings Daughters Clinic in Temple, Texas for six years before settling in Denton in 1989. He is married and has four children.
Dr. Eckel currently serves on the board for Serve Denton which is working to build collaboration and cooperation between multiple nonprofit agencies in Denton. He loves teaching new healthcare providers and holds the positions of "Adjunct Clinical Instructor" at the UTA college of nursing and "Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics" at the new TCU / UNTHC College of Medicine.
Dr. Eckel is founder and director of the North Texas International Adoption Clinic, which was the first of its kind in North Texas. The clinic helps with reviewing medical records and evaluations of children adopted from other countries. He has two children adopted from China as toddlers and has taken part in several mission trips including China, Russia, Brazil, Haiti, Romania, and most recently Kenya.
He is active at Southmont Baptist Church in Denton and has been part of the Kiwanis children's clinic, Ronald McDonald House project, Scottish Rite camps, Camp Copass, and several other volunteer projects over the years. He enjoys photography, panda bears, and sports as well as several other hobbies.
My daughter saw Dr. Eckel for a second appointment. She had never seen him at that office before as her normal primary pediatrician left the practice there. However after the sick visit she was saying how wonderful this doctor is and how she wants him to be her new doctor. So that was excellent feedback from my daughter. – Patient family
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- International adoption record reviews/exams/treatments
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
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September 13, 2023
I've never had a bad experience with Cook's in 19 years.
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September 13, 2023
The entire staff is always very professional and friendly.
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September 08, 2023
My son had to have vaccines and the nurse was really good with distracting him and giving the shots.
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September 06, 2023
Dr Eckels is awesome
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August 31, 2023
Always a pleasure to see the staff and Dr. Eckel because I know she is in good hands. Thank you!
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August 30, 2023
I love taking my daughter to see Dr.Ekel he is a very kind and funny doctor.
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August 29, 2023
Visit went very well. The whole staff Is awesome!
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August 29, 2023
The CMA (I don't remember her name) she is so very sweet and has a wonderful demeanor.
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August 14, 2023
The office staff is professional and efficient I have been visiting since 2015 and my daughter love Dr Eckel so much, she is always happy to visit him
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August 07, 2023
Dr Eckel and her nurse are amazing and professional
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July 18, 2023
Dr Eckle and his nurse Marta (not sure I spelled her name correctly)--are always amazing!
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July 15, 2023
Excellent!
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July 06, 2023
We had a great experience
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July 06, 2023
Dr. Eckel's MA is always so nice, polite,and Is ALWAYS smiling. She is easy to talk to and answers all of our questions. She makes feel very comfortable.
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July 01, 2023
Always an excellent experience at Cooks! Very organized, seamless, efficient process! Love it!
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July 01, 2023
We have the same sweet nurse each visit, I am unable to recall her name at this moment, but she's amazing and thorough! My son always feels comfortable and happy in the office with the staff!
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June 21, 2023
My daughter commented as we were leaving, "I like that guy" or something like that in reference to Dr. Eckel. He was very playful and silly with her which made her feel calm.
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June 21, 2023
Dr Eckel is an amazing physician. He's soo efficient professional and lovely with the kids. I love his practice and his staff especially Martha was amazing
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May 10, 2023
Everyone was amazing as always!
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May 10, 2023
The entire staff at Cook Children's North Denton
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May 10, 2023
Excellent nursing staff answered my call and questions quickly.
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May 09, 2023
The front desk was very helpful with sorting out insurance problems and working with us on timeframes, very pleasant experience
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April 29, 2023
We arrived early and we're seen early.
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April 29, 2023
Dr. Eckel has been my children's pediatrician since they were born. My daughter is 20 and my son is 13. When going home from this visit my son said, "I like to go see Dr. Eckel when I'm sick. He always makes me feel better and laugh." That says it all!
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April 08, 2023
Everything was great
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April 08, 2023
Marta was amazing as always. She really cares about my child
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April 06, 2023
All good experiences so far. Thank you
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March 29, 2023
I love the entire TEAM the office always have a great atmosphere , and I especially love Dr Eckels as my son physician, he has great insight.
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March 29, 2023
All good experiences so far
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March 28, 2023
Dr. Eckel & Nurse
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March 28, 2023
Always feels comfortable seeing her doctor and knows she's concerned for her health.
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March 01, 2023
Unfortunately, I don't remember her name - however, the receptionist that answered the phone on Friday morning and helped me get a message to the nurse immediately about my son's possible broken finger. She was kind and incredibly helpful. The nurse that called me back - also very helpful.
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February 28, 2023
Dr. Bruce Eckel for his interest and patience
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February 27, 2023
Always a great experience!
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February 22, 2023
The doctor, his assistant and the receptionists, they were all excellent.
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February 20, 2023
Dr. Bruce Eckel
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February 10, 2023
We adore nurse Martha, she is the shining beacon at this clinic.
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February 07, 2023
Everything was great!
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December 22, 2022
My child's visits are always fast and easy, Little to wait. The staff is very nice and the office is always clean.
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December 22, 2022
Dr. Eckel is amazing and treats my child with kindness and is very caring. He is always very gentle with my baby, we love him!
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December 21, 2022
Good experience
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December 21, 2022
Dr. Eckel is great and very nice.
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December 13, 2022
The whole staff is amazing, professional, and friendly.
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December 13, 2022
Dr. Eckel's nurse is phenomenal!
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November 30, 2022
Front staff
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November 30, 2022
They were so sweet to find my daughter a strawberry lollipop (she's very picky about her lollipops). It made her day.
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November 18, 2022
Dr Eckle and his staff are amazing
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November 18, 2022
Always a great experience
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November 18, 2022
Dr. Bruce Eckel
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November 18, 2022
We normally see another doctor, but they didn't have any available appointments since it was last minute. We saw Dr. Eckel instead and it was a very nice experience even though he is not our primary care provider. He treated (patient) just as if she were one of his normal patients. Dr. Eckel was very kind and gentle towards her even though she was sick and not very cooperative at times. I was a little nervous seeing someone else, but I would definitely visit Dr. Eckel again after this visit. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing but good things to say about him! Thanks Dr. Eckel!
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November 14, 2022
Both the Dr and nurse. We've seen them since (patient) was a baby, he's 17 now and they care for him like family
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November 14, 2022
All good
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November 05, 2022
Nurse was very compassionate and easing the injection process. Was aware she was scared and treated her so kindly. Appreciated the care she gave her.
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November 05, 2022
No bad experience she was just surprised was getting 4 shots but understood it was for her own good.
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October 31, 2022
We absolutely love this practice! From making the appointment to check-out & everyone in between!
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October 31, 2022
Office staff
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October 24, 2022
I have been going to Eckel for 23 years and he has taken excellent care of all three kids during this period.
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October 24, 2022
Dr. Eckel and his nurse
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October 21, 2022
Dr. Eckel and his staff nurse are both wonderful to work with.
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October 21, 2022
Always a pleasure to work with Dr. Eckel and his crew.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Iowa,Iowa City,IA
- Residency:
- Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital, Oklahoma City
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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