Meet Dr. Caroline Spalla
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Caroline Spalla, M.D., always looked forward to her well child checks with her own Cook Children's pediatrician. Her pediatrician left such a positive impact in her life that she dreamed of one day building the same relationships with her own patients. She volunteered countless hours with Cook Children's as a junior volunteer during high school as well as a summer counselor at a Cook Children's camp during college. These experiences intensified her desire to go to medical school. It was only fitting that Dr. Spalla would return home to serve the children of Fort Worth as a board-certified pediatrician.
She graduated as Salutatorian from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth. From there she attended the University of Texas at Austin where she was a human biology major. She then moved to Lubbock, Texas for medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. After graduating medical school Dr. Spalla returned to Austin for her pediatric residency at the University of Texas at Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center. During residency she was recognized with an award for her humanism in medicine as well as her spirit and joy for life.
Dr. Spalla is passionate about newborn and childhood safety as well as preventative medicine. Advocating for children is also a significant part of her practice. Parental education is dear to her heart, and she truly enjoys counseling and reassuring first time parents at newborn visits. Dr. Spalla works hard at communicating effectively with patients of all ages and it is important to her to build a trusting rapport with her teenage patients. She truly feels that she has the greatest job and is blessed to have the opportunity to form relationships with parents while watching her patients grow up.
Away from the office, Dr. Spalla and her husband enjoy spending time with their families, being outdoors and are both are avid college football fans (but unfortunately for rival teams - Hook 'em!).
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
5
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What our families say
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July 03, 2024
Nurse Jackie and Dr. Spalla are both amazing! They are always on top of everything and both are so friendly and caring. We have been coming for years and have never had any issues. Thank you both for always being amazing!
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June 30, 2024
Doctor Spalla and her staff are always amazing and caring when we see them. We love going to that doctor office
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June 20, 2024
Dr. Spalla's the best. She remembers her patients and she speaks to the kids themselves and not just to parents.
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June 18, 2024
She is the BEST pediatrician in the world
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June 15, 2024
Nothing but great experiences here, I love my visits here. Everyone is so kind and helpful!
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June 15, 2024
Dr. Spalla and Nurse Jackie were amazing! They always put me at ease and listen to me.
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June 10, 2024
We absolutely love Dr. Spalla. Our nurse that took all the pre-visit information is great too.
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June 08, 2024
Both nurse Jackie and Dr Spalla are amazing and so great to both of our children. We absolutely love them both.
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June 08, 2024
Everyone in Dr Spalla's office, including Dr Spalla, is exceptional!
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June 06, 2024
Dr. Spalla and her nurse. They're excellent with our kids..
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May 21, 2024
Nurse Jackie and Dr Spalla are always so wonderful with my children
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May 15, 2024
Dr Spalla and Jackie both are the absolute best! We love them.
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May 09, 2024
We love Dr Spalla. She's always so thorough and informative. Also Nancy that drew her blood was super sweet and patient with her as she's scared to get her blood drawn
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May 07, 2024
I absolutely love dr. Spalla. I wouldn't choose any other dr to take care of my kids. All six of my grandkids see her.
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May 02, 2024
Love Dr Spalla!
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April 24, 2024
Dr Spalla is smaxing
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April 05, 2024
Dr.Spalla and nurse Jackie are the best!!
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April 03, 2024
Overall great experience
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April 03, 2024
Both MA and LVN were awesome! I can't forget Dr. Spalla I absolutely love how she listens to concerns and always have a solution.
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March 14, 2024
I always appreciate the time Dr. Spalla takes to hear my concerns and answer my questions. Her nurse, Jackie, is always so patient with all my kids, but also efficient.
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March 14, 2024
Dr. Spalla and Nurse Jackie are always amazing
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March 12, 2024
Everything is always wonderful! We feel very well cared for and our concerns acknowledged.
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March 12, 2024
Nurse Jackie is so wonderful with my kids and we adore Dr Spalla - she gave my daughter's stuffy an exam too.
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March 12, 2024
Dr. Spalla is absolutely exceptional. She is the best pediatrician at your facility and anywhere else in the cooks system. We have been to several cooks physicians for various reasons over the past 20 years. I have 3 children- oldest is 20. Hands down Dr. Spalla is the best!
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March 12, 2024
Dr. Spalla is the absolute best pediatrician. She shows compassion and caring. She treats each patient as an individual and listens to them. She is exceptional.
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March 08, 2024
Dr Spalla and nurse are amazing they take there time to explain everything.
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March 06, 2024
Nurse Jackie is so friendly and attentive! She also called me ahead of the appointment to offer and earlier slot. Dr. Spalla is always great. She's practical, helpful and personable.
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March 01, 2024
Dr Spalla and her nurse, Jacqueline are both amazing and kind. They treat my teenage son with so much respect and make him feel like he has some input on his healthcare decisions. I couldn't ask for a better team!
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March 01, 2024
Our visit was to discuss an issue that was embarrassing for my son to discuss. The staff handled his situation with such compassion and respect that he walked away from this feeling good about the visit and not the least bit embarrassed. What an amazing team!!!
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February 16, 2024
We love Dr Spalla an nurse Jackie
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February 14, 2024
Haven't had a bad experience. I recommend this office to anyone I know having a new baby.
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February 14, 2024
Dr.Spalla has been great, she always make you feel comfortable with your worries even if they are small. She Is very thorough in explaining the information and makes sure all of your questions are answered.
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February 03, 2024
We love Dr. Spalla
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February 03, 2024
Love that they were able to get us in and not a long wait time
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February 01, 2024
I had been a bit nervous regarding some issues my child is having at school. We had messaged back and forth which was frustrating. After speaking with Dr. Spalla she very much addressed all of my concerns as well as giving my child a really good assessment. I was very pleased with our visit and the result of it.
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February 01, 2024
We absolutely adore Nurse Jackie and Dr Spalla. They are truly gems!
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January 22, 2024
Great overall!
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January 22, 2024
Nurse Jackie and Dr. Spalla are both wonderful. Even though our kids knew they were getting shots, they were so excited to see Dr. Spalla. She is so wonderful and caring and makes our kids feel important when they're there.
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January 06, 2024
We genuinely love Dr. Spalla. She tells you what's going on with your kids in a way that you can understand instead of talking in medical/doctor talk. That's so appreciated. She explains things in detail so you can make an educated decision on what to do for your kids. Both of our children see her and we're grateful she's our doctor. Thank you.
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November 29, 2023
Nurse Jackie, Dr Spalla, the women at the front desk
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November 29, 2023
Everyone is super kind and accommodating. I also appreciate the willingness to fit my child in despite having such a booked schedule
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November 12, 2023
Dr. Spalla and Nurse Jackie are amazing! We love them!
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October 31, 2023
Phenomenal
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October 31, 2023
Counter ladies, nurse kim, dr spaula
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October 28, 2023
Nurse Jackie is 10/10!! She's the best!! Very thorough, wonderful explanations and truly loved her job! I can't brag enough on Dr Spalla. I love her. She listens to every concern and immediately addresses it. It's a privilege to have a pediatrician like her take care of my children.
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October 27, 2023
Great experience
Publications
- Spalla C, Ganem J, "Don't Believe Everything You See, Visual Hallucinations in an 8-year-old." Accepted for poster presentation at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, July 2017.
- Annamalai V, Gibson L, Spalla C, "Bridging the Generation Gap in Healthcare Education: Understanding the Millennial learner." Oral presentation and interactive workshop at the 2017 Innovations in Health Science Education Annual Conference, February 2017.
- Spalla C, Castellanos L, "Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants." Oral presentation to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff, Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas, October 2016.
- Spalla C, "Journal Club: Efficacy of oral corticosteroids in the treatment of acute wheezing episodes." Oral presentation at UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatrics Residency Didactics, Austin, Texas, September 2016.
- Spalla C, "Pediatric Development" Oral presentation at UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatrics Residency Didactics, Austin, Texas, September 2016.
Education
- Medical School:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,Lubbock
- Residency:
- University of Texas at Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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