Meet Dr. Emily Verst
Emily Verst, MD, IBCLC, firmly believes that working with children is the best possible job you can have. Dr. Verst says, "There are very few other careers where you can regularly find giggles and knock-knock jokes at work, and the imaginations of children make every day joyful!"
A Fort Worth native, she spent her childhood seeing the same doctor that her father went to as a child, and got to see firsthand the life-long relationships that families build with their pediatrician. After graduating from Paschal High School, Dr. Verst went on to complete her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin (hook 'em), and her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She returned to Austin for residency at the University of Texas Dell Medical School, during which time she was recognized with a teaching award for cultivating a positive learning environment for medical students. During her residency training, she also became certified as a lactation consultant to better support parents through the highs and lows of breastfeeding.
In addition to bonding with her patients, Dr. Verst is passionate about creating lasting relationships with their families as well. She says, "Families come in all shapes and sizes, and it is important to me that parents and caregivers feel welcomed and supported in my office. Nothing makes me happier than connecting with people and helping to ease their concerns." Understanding your health is important, and she works hard to communicate effectively with children (and their grown-ups) so that they can be active participants in their own care.
When she is not working with her fabulous patients, Dr. Verst enjoys spending time with her family, reading (a lot), trying her hand at DIY projects, and attempting to teach her dogs not to jump on strangers when they are excited.
Services
- Ear piercings
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Lactation support
- Newborn circumcision
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Vision screens
Reviews
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What our families say
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October 27, 2024
Dr Verst is amazing!
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October 27, 2024
We absolutely love and adore Dr. Verst and Nurse [...]. They are kind, compassionate, thoughtful and healing.
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October 27, 2024
Every experience has been great. Wait times in the waiting room can be slightly extended, but the staff and level of care are unmatched. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Verst and Cooks Children's Southwest.
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October 25, 2024
Dr. Verst is an amazing pediatrician our whole family loves her
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October 19, 2024
Dr. Verst was amazing with our son! So sweet, caring, patient, understanding and informative.
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September 28, 2024
Dr. Verst always makes us new parents feel at ease with our baby and addresses our concerns.
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September 22, 2024
Everyone was kind and compassionate.
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September 12, 2024
Good bed side manner and knowledgeable
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August 31, 2024
All of my child's visits have exceeded my expectations! When she has gotten sick we have been able to be seen for a same day sick visit and communication through the portal is always answered in a timely manner.
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August 31, 2024
Dr Emily Verst and her MA for their excellent bedside manner! The front desk ladies for checking us in and out quickly too! I always recommend Dr Vesrt to friends and families who are expecting or looking for a new pediatrician!
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August 31, 2024
Dr. Verst and her staff are always incredible! So kind and personable and genuinely care about their patients and families.
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August 31, 2024
We love Dr. Verst. She is kind and listens to our concerns. She super sweet with our daughter.
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August 30, 2024
We loved Dr. Verst!
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August 29, 2024
Overall good experience by all the staff kudos to Dr.Verst staff!
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August 29, 2024
Dr.Verst is knowledgeable and very attentive. I love how she engages with my kiddos and teaches them during their yearly checkup!
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August 27, 2024
Dr. Verst provided very good bedside manners and very confident in care provided. Very kind and approachable.
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August 25, 2024
So thankful to have such amazing people to care for our babygirl. They listen so well and really care.
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August 25, 2024
Dr.Verst is so caring, gentle, friendly, and professional. My kids love her and I love knowing that she takes our concerns seriously.
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August 25, 2024
All good! Quick and helpful.
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August 25, 2024
Emily was amazing and helped answer all questions and concerns to ease our minds with our first baby.
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August 24, 2024
Both Dr. Verst and [...] were wonderful. The office was quick to get us in and they called the next day to follow up and were very reassuring. The office staff was also wonderful.
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August 22, 2024
Dr. Verst was amazing and very caring. She asked questions and interacted well with me and the kids.
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August 21, 2024
Always excellent. Drive over 45 minutes to the office and will continue.
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August 21, 2024
Dr Verst and [...] are beyond amazing. Always so professional and they actually talk to my son not just the parents.
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August 20, 2024
Nothing bad to say!
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August 20, 2024
Dr. Verst is the best! She is very excited to always see my baby. She wants the best for us and that appreciated!
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August 18, 2024
Doctor Verst was amazing.
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August 18, 2024
I've never had a bad visit at cooks.
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August 10, 2024
Dr. Verst was amazing! So nice and amazing with my son.
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August 09, 2024
Dr. Dewar and her nurse were amazing!
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August 01, 2024
We love Dr Emily Verst
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August 01, 2024
Great experience all the way around
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July 26, 2024
We love our pediatrician. We switch to a female pediatrician during puberty and couldn't have been happier. We love that she's young and talks directly to the kids. I sent her pictures before the exam through my chart, and she answered within an hour. It was great communication. I love how technically savvy she is
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July 16, 2024
Dr. Verst is consistently an amazing part of our child's care team!
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July 03, 2024
Dr. Verst, for listening to our concerns.She made my son feel good about his diagnosis.
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June 29, 2024
Dr. Verst is amazing. Very smart and great with my child.
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June 28, 2024
Dr Verst is an amazing pediatrician
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June 28, 2024
Dr Verst is the best! Enough said.
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June 28, 2024
Dr. Verst is an amazing physician. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pediatrician. She is very friendly and has great bedside manner.
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June 25, 2024
Dr. Verst and her MA, were very kind and welcoming for our first newborn appointment, they were great at answering questions and handling our newborn.
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June 17, 2024
Dr. Verst was great with us and our child. She eased a lot of our anxiety as first time parents.
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June 14, 2024
Dr. Verst did an excellent job addressing my child's concerns and appreciated my child's honesty and being open for help.
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June 09, 2024
Dr verst is incredible as always!
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May 30, 2024
The entire staff was amazing and made us feel as though we were their only patient.
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May 30, 2024
Dr. Verst was so compassionate and caring. I am so happy she is our daughter's primary care.
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May 27, 2024
Dr Verst is the best Dr I have had for any of my children in the cooks net work!
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May 25, 2024
Dr. Verst is the absolute best doctor we have ever seen! She is easy to talk to, very understanding and willing to listen to the patient and parent, thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly! We love her so much!
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April 27, 2024
Dr. Verst and her staff are excellent
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April 27, 2024
Dr. Verst and her nurse Cassandra are so great. Couldn't be happier with our visit!
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April 26, 2024
[,,,] is an amazing nurse!
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April 26, 2024
Always a good experience! We love Dr. Verst she is extremely professional and has such an amazing bed side manner!
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April 25, 2024
Dr. Verst's bedside manner is exceptional.
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April 06, 2024
Dr Verst is an AMAZING provider. Always kind, patient and attentive. We LOVE her
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April 05, 2024
Dr. Verst is truly one of the most special and caring physicians out there. She treats each child as an individual and values their input In their care.
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April 02, 2024
Dr. Verst is amazing. So easy to talk to, great listener, great explaining plan of care. Great involving parents into discussion.
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March 30, 2024
Dr. Verst is an excellent pediatrician. She is always very thoughtful and attentive to my child's needs.
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March 20, 2024
We were nervous about making the change to Dr. Verst but she exceeded my expectations! She was engaging of my child, helped him feel comfortable and was compassionate with questions and struggles we had with a previous provider. I'm looking forward to many more years of care from her, helping each of my children in their journey to adulthood!
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March 16, 2024
Dr. Verst has been amazing to work with! She Is so personable and kind. We are so glad we found her and your practice to care for our baby boy!
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March 16, 2024
Dr. Verst and her MA are wonderful!
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March 16, 2024
Dr. Guthrie and her staff was very caring and supportive. This made my family and feel gratified that they had our best interest at heart.
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March 16, 2024
The staff was so friendly and helpful. Dr. Dewar was amazing and answered all of the questions my husband and I had about our daughter.
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March 16, 2024
Dr. Dewar is amazing and has been from our very first visit.
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March 12, 2024
Dr. Dewer Verst is always making my little one laugh and smile so he never gets cranky when she checks him. She is also very informative and always answers my questions.
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March 09, 2024
We just really love dr. Verst and are so happy that she is our child's doctor.
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March 07, 2024
Dr. Verst is absolutely amazing. We are so blessed to have her and her team!
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March 01, 2024
Everything went well for the first visit.
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February 27, 2024
Dr Dewar was incredible as always.
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February 23, 2024
The nurses and doctors were very awesome
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February 23, 2024
We overheard the doctors or nurses talking through the exam room door. We overheard them saying how cute our newborn was, it made my husband and I smile. Overhearing this makes me think the staff seems very happy and positive. More often than not you hear negative things through closed doors but I was very happy to hear positive things.
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February 13, 2024
Diamond did a great job at helping my little girl feel less afraid of everything when we first came into the exam room. I really appreciated the time she took to talk with her and put her at ease
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February 09, 2024
We absolutely love Kasarah and Dr. Dewar/Verst! They are always so informative and friendly!
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February 06, 2024
Dr. Verst is always amazing with my son. She's very attentive and she takes the time to answer any questions or concerns that I might have.
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February 05, 2024
MA and Dr Verst were lovely. Front desk staff was very pleasant
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February 03, 2024
Everyone I encountered was absolutely amazing!
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February 02, 2024
Dr Verst and her assistant and even the young lady that checked us in and out. Excellent
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February 02, 2024
From calling to make the appointment, to the front desk and then the provider. Everyone is always so pleasant and professional.
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February 02, 2024
Dr. Emily Verst and her nurses
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February 02, 2024
Wonderful experience! My daughter is 3 and has had a lot of fear and anxiety going to the doctor. Our last doctor was wonderful but it was always a pretty traumatic experience for my little one with lots of tears. This was the first doctor's visit where my little one didn't cry and was comfortable and happy during the appointment. Not shots were given during this appointment so that also was a plus but Dr. Emily's welcoming personality from the moment she walked into the room to her interactions with my daughter were top notch. Even that evening, when asked about her favorite parts of the day at bedtime, my daughter mentioned her "new friend Dr. Emily" and the "arm hug" (BP Cuff). I also felt, as a parent, Dr. Verst took the time to listen to my questions and answer them thoroughly. I didn't feel rushed in and out, like many offices do. I felt like we were valued and definitely given the best care possible.
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January 31, 2024
Dr. Verst and her nurses are always kind, patient and answer any questions we may have. The front staff always greet us with warm smiles.
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January 26, 2024
I have never had a bad experience. Everyone is so nice and caring. Honestly, I would go more frequently if needed. We were going every 2 weeks at a point and I looked forward to going.
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January 26, 2024
Lisa at the front desk is always so welcoming and understanding. Kasarah has been our nurse many times and I just love her bedside manner. Dr. Dewar is always professional and always willing to answer our questions. She has suggestions and it's always comforting to be there.
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January 26, 2024
Excellent work by everyone. It can be chaotic w multiple children but they were on point.
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January 24, 2024
Doctors and nurses all were great!
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January 24, 2024
The doctor and nurses were very knowledgeable, respectful and overall great with my daughter.
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January 22, 2024
Dr dewar and her team are amazing, friendly, caring, loving people that truly care about the baby being comfortable and to have us as parents calm and comfortable as well, but most importantly, informed about our baby
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January 22, 2024
Dr Dewar Verst is amazing!
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January 22, 2024
Her nurses and staff are phenomenal always great at explaining milestones and communicating with her dad and I
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January 17, 2024
Dr. Dewar- Verst is an excellent pediatrician. My baby was very comfortable with both her and her PA. They provide great care and are very professional.
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January 14, 2024
We always have a great experience.
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January 14, 2024
All the staff at Cook's Children's Primary Care Southwest Fort Worth location are great!
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January 12, 2024
Emily Dewar
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January 12, 2024
She is an amazing doctor and is very personable and you can clearly observe her passion for working with children and families. She is able to thoroughly answer any questions I may have as well as provide additional resources. She is beyond AMAZING!!
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January 12, 2024
Dr. Emily Verst - as a first time mom, she's always there to answer any of my questions, alleviate my concerns and offer her expertise.
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January 12, 2024
Dr. Verst is very knowledgeable and great with my son. Kasarah is also quick to respond on the portal, which I appreciate.
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January 12, 2024
Everything was good
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January 12, 2024
The new doctor that my child saw she was very good
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January 05, 2024
Dr. Dewar is an amazing physician and truly takes the time to listen to parent concerns and shows true concern for the child's well-being.
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December 22, 2023
The doctor was fantastic I wish she was our doctor all the time.
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December 22, 2023
First time seeing Dr Dewar! Lovely lady. Great personality.
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December 22, 2023
All the staff was great. Really liked Dr Dewar. If my child wasn't outgrowing the age for a pediatrician we would switch to her. Really liked her demeanor.
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December 21, 2023
All of the staff were very attentive, caring and helpful. Really felt like my child's needs were addressed and my concerns were heard!
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December 21, 2023
We love Dr. Dewar!
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December 15, 2023
We love Dr. Dewar!
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December 15, 2023
Dr. Dewar does a great job breaking things down in a friendly manner.
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December 12, 2023
Dr. Dewar and her staff.
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December 12, 2023
Dr. Dewar and her staff are amazing. I'm a first time mom of a premature baby and I always have questions. They never make me feel crazy or dismiss me. They are supportive and reply to all of my questions/concerns.
Education
- Medical School:
- McGovern Medical School at UT Health – Houston, TX
- Residency:
- Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program – Austin, TX
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Medical Association
- Cook Children's Physician Network
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Pediatric Society
Recognitions
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 2022
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