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Meet Dr. Daphne N. Shaw
As a young child, Daphne Shaw was often sick with ear infections and sore throats. She had a wonderful pediatrician--a kind, soft-spoken gentleman-- who made her giggle by calling her "Drusilla" and who gave her finger puppets. One day when she was close to age 4, she announced to her parents, medical kit in hand, "I want to take care of people like he does, so I've decided that I'm going to be a nurse." Her dad then answered, "That's a wonderful goal, but have you thought about being a doctor?" As a child of the early seventies, she was stunned at the suggestion and retorted that girls couldn't be doctors (silly Dad). Her father explained that girls surely could, and, well, he was right!
She never strayed very far from the desire to be a doctor, though as a high schooler-- not wanting to completely trust her childhood plan-- she did explore and compare the medical path with her other fields of interest, such as international relations and writing. Having a father straight from Italy and a mother who taught French and Spanish, she was drawn to all things multicultural and to learning all about the other countries of the world. However, during an amazing summer scholarship experience in Egypt, her visit to a hospital there helped her realize that medicine was where her heart led her first and foremost.
As a pediatrician, Dr. Shaw feels so thankful to be able to watch children grow and learn and considers it a precious gift to be a part of her families' lives. A wide, toothless grin from a 6 month old patient will make her day, but she also loves witnessing the vivid honesty of four year-olds, all the way up to the soul-searching of teens. She loves how experiences at home with her husband Dr. Carl Shaw, a Cook Children's Emergency Medicine physician, and their two kids, Brendan and Julia, play into and complement some of the issues in pediatrics and vice versa. Having had a recent experience with breast cancer, Dr. Shaw also knows what it is like to be a patient.
Dr. Shaw went to Princeton University, where she did her premedical studies and earned her undergraduate degree with honors in history. She then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. On graduation, she was awarded the Most Outstanding Student Award based on peer voting for her class leadership. She went on to a pediatrics residency also through Baylor at Texas Children's and Ben Taub hospitals. In 2007, she wrote and illustrated a children's book called 'No Shots for Me' about a little girl whose imagination helps her "make it through" her vaccines.
She loves spending time with her husband, two kids and two crazy dogs. Additionally, she enjoys being outside, walking/hiking, reading, traveling and writing. A firm believer in childhood literacy, she volunteers as a reading tutor with Reading Partners of North Texas.
We absolutely loved coming in and visiting Dr. Shaw. She is always super sweet super helpful to really listen to any concerns or issues that we might be having. She's great with the kids. Her staff is super amazing. Overall. We just love coming in and we know that we're going to be taken care of when we come in. Thank you so much. – Patient family
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 |
4.9
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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 |
4.9
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What our families say
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November 24, 2025
Dr. Shaw and her team are always great.
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November 23, 2025
She has been my daughters doctor since birth and I absolutely loves her care for my daughters well being
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November 18, 2025
Dr. Shaw is a thorough and kind physician
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October 25, 2025
Very good experience from the front desk to the staff in the exam room
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October 17, 2025
All good experiences. Answers all questions, gives suggestions when needed.
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October 14, 2025
She was available all weekend and helped me with my concerns regarding my child and the lab results.
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October 11, 2025
Dr. Shaw listened to us and went above and beyond to help us with our issues.
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October 06, 2025
Excellent care
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September 20, 2025
Dr Shaw and her nurse are ALWAYS so great with our daughter! We appreciate everything they do!
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September 18, 2025
Dr. Daphne Shaw is awesome. So privileged to have an intelligent and caring physician for all of our kids!
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September 08, 2025
Dr Shaw is so patient when examining daughter who has special needs. She is wonderful!
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August 26, 2025
Dr. Shaw is a thorough and caring provider
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August 25, 2025
Nothing bad, I love her team.
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August 25, 2025
Dr Shaw, always in the best attitude to discuss my child's care. I've never felt stupid asking her questions, I feel reassured to continue asking. I love her.
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August 02, 2025
Dr Shaw is awesome, very thoughtful in her treatment plan, very communicative of the considerations and seeks input from the parents. Really appreciate her interactions with all the ages of my kids too, she flexes well!
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July 04, 2025
Dr. Shaw is amazing!
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July 04, 2025
We continue to receive excellent care at this location!
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July 03, 2025
My child loves going to the doctor. I'm so happy for this outcome due to the friendliness of everyone we encounter when we visit.
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June 29, 2025
[...] is always so kind and welcoming. Dr. Shaw always makes time to listen to us, calm our fears and not make us feel silly for asking all the questions.
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June 26, 2025
Every experience at this location with this staff has been exceptional, from well checks to impromptu injuries and illnesses.
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June 21, 2025
Dr Shaw was amazing! She listened to me and showed that she cared about my symptoms.
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June 09, 2025
Great bedside manner!
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June 07, 2025
We love Dr Shaw! She's great with our daughter. She is patient and takes the time to listen and offer advice. We feel she truly cares about the wellbeing and health of our family. Most importantly, we trust her.
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May 21, 2025
Dr. Shaw was amazing and answered all of my concerns on my child health. All the staff from front to back were amazing. Highly recommend Dr. Shaw as your Children pediatrician.
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May 04, 2025
We know that every time we come in, she will get the best care possible, from the best team possible for our family!
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April 29, 2025
Everything is very good
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April 27, 2025
The office staff( girl with blonde hair at the front desk), the MA and Dr.Shaw were so awesome.
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April 27, 2025
They all recognized quickly that I was very concerned for my child's breathing and got me back quick and the doctor met me in the room and acted right away. Dr.Shaw called to check on [...] that night and eased my worries which Was above and beyond - it was a great experience!
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April 25, 2025
My child was very pleased with her visit
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April 14, 2025
We love Doctor Shaw and all of her staff. Her team sees my 7 kiddos and they are always so kind and helpful. We are so thankful for a Doctor and medical staff we can trust!
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April 12, 2025
All our experiences with Dr Shaw have been pleasant.
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March 28, 2025
Dr Shaw and the team are always so great! No kid likes shots but outside of that, my daughter was never scared and was comfortable the entire time!
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March 19, 2025
Front desk is always so sweet and welcoming.
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March 19, 2025
Dr Shaw is awesome, I would recommend her to anyone. And her assistant nursing student [...] was super great!
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March 12, 2025
Front desk staff was excellent and Dr. Shaw amazing as always.
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March 08, 2025
The full staff at this practice is amazing. Dr. Shaw ensures that any concerns are addressed properly and I appreciate that.
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March 01, 2025
Dr. Shaw and Nurse [...] are wonderful!
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March 01, 2025
Dr. Shaw is kind and patient and listens to all my concerns. I feel like it is a judgement free zone. Also the TCU student was very nice and listened with care.
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February 28, 2025
We absolutely love Dr. Daphne Shaw and her nursing staff. This is a wonderful clinic with very professional staff.
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February 28, 2025
We love that Dr. Shaw and her nurses make us feel welcome and always go above and beyond for our children. The staff is friendly and Dr. Shaw always takes time to help with any concerns. During our visit, she provided me with lotion samples and a detailed list of other products to help my child. Excellent service!
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February 26, 2025
No bad experiences. Thank you for all that you do.
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February 26, 2025
Dr. Shaw and her team always make my son smile. This is our 10th+ year with her (our nieces are her patients as well) and we know how well he is cared for by Dr. Shaw.
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February 24, 2025
Front desk was very helpful!
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February 22, 2025
Dr. Shaw was very good at answering all of my questions.
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February 17, 2025
Our little girl has always enjoyed her visits with Dr. Shaw as she is always put at ease by doc before any treatment or assessments
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January 16, 2025
Dr. Shaw and the lab tech were great!
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January 16, 2025
The lab tech, sorry I cannot remember her name, was very friendly and did an excellent job!
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December 28, 2024
Dr. Shaw is always very caring. Shows empathy and is just always amazing. And so is her staff.
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December 28, 2024
Dr. Shaw - she's always amazing, but at this visit, she was quick in her decision to make sure my child was safe.
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December 15, 2024
Dr. Shaw is always attentive to my son's story telling and provides him with positive feedback. She always listens to my requests/ concerns and tries to find a solutions/ explanations. I've never felt dismissed or unheard. She's great.
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December 12, 2024
Dr. Shaw and her staff are always wonderful!
Education
- Medical school:
- Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom Approved Doc
- Mom-Approved Doctor (2025)
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