Meet Dr. Desiree A. Harris
According to my mom, not only did I decide as child that I would be a doctor, I was also very clear that I would be a pediatrician. Today, my passion is working with parents and families to grow strong, resilient and compassionate children.
One of the biggest concerns of parents is the growth and development of their children. I work closely with parents, kids and teens to help them develop healthy habits early so they can live healthier, happier lives not only now, but in adulthood as well.
I'm married and the mother of three wonderful kids. I enjoy being involved in my church, reading, kickboxing and spending time with my family.
According to my mom, not only did I decide as child that I would be a doctor, I was also very clear that I would be a pediatrician. Today, my passion is working with parents and families to grow strong, resilient and compassionate children. - Dr. Harris
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
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September 05, 2023
We love Dr. Harris and the staff at Cook Children's Arlington Pediatrics. Dr. Harris has been our provider for almost 20 years. We trust her and we love her. She always provides the best care and compassion for our family.
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August 30, 2023
Megan, the medical assistant who took my sons vitals was very patient and interactive with my high energy child.
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August 29, 2023
Dr . Harris and her staff are amazing. She takes her and listens to what my child has to say
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August 28, 2023
Dr Harris took her time in listening to my daughter concerns. She was responsive to the questions my daughter asked on her level. She gave both of us options for treatment and how we wanted to proceed. Follow up instructions were clear and concise. Overall we felt very comfortable with our visit and our plan of care
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August 28, 2023
Dr Harris is amazing.
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August 27, 2023
Dr Harris is always amazing. She's the first and only pediatrician my kids have seen because we love her so much.
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August 21, 2023
Lori who is the receptionist was very pleasant!
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August 14, 2023
Dr. Harris is amazing. Very thorough, she didn't rush us and explained things we didn't know all the way down the grams if added sugars in an Oreo (my son's favorite snack)
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August 12, 2023
Dr. Harris. Always great and very responsive and direct. Always attentive to his needs.
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August 09, 2023
Dr. Harris! She is amazing and we love her!
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August 09, 2023
I always take the time to recognize Dr. Harris because we love her. She is amazing in caring for our child and helping us feel safe in decisions about our child's care. Her PA is also awesome! They always greet our girl with such energy and a smile :) They help put her nerves at ease. We cannot thank them enough for their care and service.
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August 07, 2023
We absolutely love Dr Harris! She has been our children's doctor since they were both newborns. Our relationship with her has now spanned 19 years. Dr Harris is wonderful at engaging and interacting with both parent and child. I cannot express enough how lucky we feel to have had her in our children's lives throughout all their important milestones. She cares and it definitely shows in all her actions, words and advice.
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August 03, 2023
Absolutely love Dr. Harris
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July 26, 2023
Dr Harris and her staff are amazing. Dr Harris is so easy to talk to with a confidence that eases concerns and knowledge that is delivered in a way parents can understand. Meagan is wonderful! The two ladies who tag - teamed getting my two sons' vitals we're quick and efficient. The front office staff is cheerful and pleasant. Just love the whole practice. We have nurses and other medical professionals in the family and they all are impressed with the care we receive.
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July 26, 2023
Excellent care! It's difficult to be specific because everything is great. My wife and I were talking after the last appointment about how we enjoy the time with the team so much that we would feel right at home sharing a meal with them.
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July 19, 2023
She always directly addresses concerns and provides the ultimate level of care
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July 03, 2023
Dr. Harris is wonderful!
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June 28, 2023
Great experience! Love the office
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June 28, 2023
Dr. Harris! She is simply amazing
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June 22, 2023
Dr. Harris is outstanding!
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June 21, 2023
I love that the staff have been there for years. It's such a family atmosphere.
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June 20, 2023
Office staffs always nice and attentive when our needs arise. Pretty quick or getting us in whenever there's an urgent issue.
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June 20, 2023
Dr. Harris is a great doctor! My daughter has been seeing her since birth and love her! She's a rare gem out there!
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June 20, 2023
Dr. Harris always does a great job.
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June 20, 2023
Dr. Desiree Harris. She's a great doctor and is always very informative. She shows compassion and is very dedicated to her job. She's very kind and we would recommend her to anyone that's looking for a great pediatrician.
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June 02, 2023
Dr. Harris is and has always been a phenomenal provider. I've never left her office with any unanswered questions, and every issue is addressed with great attentiveness.
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May 20, 2023
Dr. Harris is amazing with children! She takes time to listen to concerns from both guardian and patient. Her treatment explanations are always extremely thorough.
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May 16, 2023
Dr. Harris is amazing! She listens to one's concerns and answers all questions. She's professional and personable.
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May 15, 2023
It is going to be hard to find a primary care doctor like Dr. Desiree Harris. Dr. Harris exemplified care/compassion for both my kids. It was bitter sweet knowing this was my daughter last well child exam with Dr. Harris. My son is 29 and still seeking to find a doctor like Dr. Harris. (Patient) said she will miss Dr. Harris (as this has been her pediatrician since birth). THANK YOU Dr. Harris for caring for my kids as if they were yours. We will miss you!!!
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May 11, 2023
Dr Harris is simply the best! We are so happy to have been with her for 12+ years.
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May 10, 2023
Dr. Harris is an outstanding doctor and deeply cares for my child. She is a complete professional and has been an integral part of our child's health care.
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May 08, 2023
Dr. Harris is always so kind and caring. We appreciate her efforts with our son!
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May 04, 2023
We love this place. Everyone is kind and patient .. Even with screaming babies!
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May 04, 2023
Dr. Harris always makes me feel like I am doing a good job as a mom. Being a twin mom, some days I am unsure if I am doing enough. She always validates my feelings and encourages me when I need it. She is wonderful.
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May 04, 2023
Dr. Harris is exceptional. She responded to my message from the night before and the nursed called me the next day to bring my son into the office. Exceptional service.
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May 04, 2023
Always a great experience with Dr. Harris!
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May 04, 2023
Love all the staff!
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May 01, 2023
Dr. Harris is a wonderful doctor. I have recommended her to several families.
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April 22, 2023
Dr Harris was awesome my daughter love to play with her
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April 20, 2023
Dr Harris Nurse and Dr Harris very kind and informative!
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April 07, 2023
Doctor Harris is the best She has a good relation with my daughters that make them comfortable and have no fear going to the doctor clinic She explain in details and give us time to express our concerns
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April 06, 2023
The entire staff at this practice are lovely and welcoming.
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April 06, 2023
Dr Harris is amazing.
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March 31, 2023
Dr Harris and her staff are spectacular.
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March 28, 2023
It was a great visit and I'm thankful for the care we received.
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March 28, 2023
Everyone that we saw was terrific and kind.
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March 24, 2023
Dr. Harris and Nurse Sylvia were amazing!
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March 18, 2023
Dr. Harris is great! Always thoroughly explains what's going on and treatment options. I love how she talks to my child first about what's going on and then turns to me for acknowledgment.
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March 08, 2023
Continually impressed with Dr Harris
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March 06, 2023
Dr. Desiree Harris was so awesome! The genuine care she has for my daughter is refreshing and puts my worries at ease! I know she is in good hands!
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February 22, 2023
Dr Harris and staff are great. She takes the time to really listen to me and my child. I'm so glad she is our pediatrician.
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February 22, 2023
Dr Harris and staff are WONDERFUL!!!
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February 21, 2023
We love Dr Harris and all the staff at her office! They treat us like family and truly feel like they know our baby - she's not just another patient!
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February 14, 2023
Desiree Harris is the best, she is caring, informed, helpful. I recommend her to everyone
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February 11, 2023
Always feel great after seeing and speaking with her. I appreciate her advice and her thoroughness.
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February 11, 2023
Dr. Harris and her staff. Always very professional and attentive to my child's needs for his health.
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February 08, 2023
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February 08, 2023
We are always given the greatest care.
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February 06, 2023
Dr. Harris and her staff are wonderful. They listen to our concerns and are quick to help. I would recommend her office to anyone.
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February 06, 2023
Check in process was quick.Staff are friendly.Wait times are short.Diagnosis was quick.
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January 25, 2023
Dr. Harris is always great and genuinely cares about (patient's) health! Meagan her nurse is also so attentive and personable. The check In staff are very approachable and helpful, Lori and the other assistant at the front always are warm and kind.
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January 18, 2023
Dr. Harris is amazing and we sing her praises to anyone looking for a pediatrician.
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January 08, 2023
Dr. Harris..excellent care
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January 05, 2023
Dr. Desiree Harris is as good as they get. I would recommend Dr. Harris to EVERY person, she is that good. I have always felt heard and taken care of. Dr. Harris is a gem and we thank our lucky stars that she is our pediatrictian.
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December 29, 2022
Front staff, nurses and Dr Harris
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December 28, 2022
We love Dr. Harris! She can always put me at ease about any problem or concern I come to her with.
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December 27, 2022
Dr. Harris and her nurse assistant we phenomenal with patience, information, personality. The list could truly go on. I know that my kids are in great care and we feel lucky to have found this office upon moving to Texas.
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December 27, 2022
Our kids feel safe to ask questions and talk about concerns and that is the most important aspect to me.
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December 21, 2022
The staff has great communication and are very attentive and professional.
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December 21, 2022
Dr. Harris is a wonderful doctor and her staff is very friendly and attentive.
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December 20, 2022
Everyone there is GREAT!
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December 17, 2022
Dr. Harris and her team are always just amazing!!! We appreciate all of them!
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December 06, 2022
I've been very concerned about my son's health due to him being diagnosed with ADHD. His symptoms/side effects for medication have been up and down due to changes in his day-to-day lifestyle. I contact Dr. Harris with prescription refills, and she responds in a timely manner. Most doctors/nurses I've dealt with in the past have not been so gracious. I truly appreciate her and I'm very fond of all her care and personal attention she provides my child. I feel I have truly found the right doctor for my son. She's exceptional.
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December 06, 2022
Dr. Harris. She went above and beyond like she always does. She exceeds my expectations. Everyone there is very friendly and always willing to help.
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October 26, 2022
Everything was awesome & staff is very nice!
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October 26, 2022
Dr Harris is awesome and we trust her completely with the care of our daughter!!
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October 20, 2022
Dr Harris is amazing and extremely knowledgeable
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October 20, 2022
The nurse was amazing and treated as one of her own kids
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October 12, 2022
Dr. Harris! I love her!
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October 07, 2022
Dr. Harris is the best doctor. She listened to my questions and concerns about my daughter and always explained them in detail.
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October 06, 2022
Dr Harris, was very welcoming and informative. The nurse is very kind, and her bedside manner is the same each visit
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October 06, 2022
Never have had a bad experience or doctors visit with Dr. Desiree. She's been caring for both of our sons since their birth 6 and 8 years ago. I wouldn't dream of changing providers. If my employer offered Insurance changed and Dr. Desiree was not In their network I'd quit my job to find an employer with an insurance provider with her In their network .
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October 06, 2022
Dr. Desiree is the absolute best and the standard of exceptional care. We need adult providers like her.
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October 05, 2022
Always a great experience with no issues.
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October 05, 2022
Our Nurse and Doctor were very friendly and kind to our child
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September 30, 2022
Always a wonderful experience with Dr. Harris.
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September 30, 2022
Dr. Harris is the best!
Education
- Medical School:
- Texas Tech University School of Medicine
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Pediatric Society,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom Approved 2019 (dfwchild.com)
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