Meet Dr. Jonathan Gilmore

Family is central to my life and treating each patient how I would want my own child to be treated is the guiding principle of my practice. I grew up in a large family and now have 23 nieces and nephews and 3 kids of my own. Because of this, working hard to provide the best family-centered care possible for each child is very important to me.

My journey to pediatrics started after playing six years of minor league baseball with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox organizations. After baseball, I attended Dallas Baptist University for undergrad, the University of Iowa for medical school and the University of Alabama at Birmingham for pediatric residency.

Every child's life is a sacred blessing which deserves respect and compassionate care. Partnering with families over the years to maximize each child's physical, mental and emotional health has been such a joy. I love the long term relationships which general pediatrics provides and helping families keep their children as healthy as possible.

I am lucky to be married to my best friend, Jessie, and we have 3 wonderful kids. Outside of work, I enjoy maxing out family time, reading, working out and church activities.

I look forward to meeting your family and I am excited to serve the surrounding communities for years to come.

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:

5.0
Questions were addressed
5
5 (195)
Provider explained things clearly
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5 (194)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
5
5 (195)
Trust/confidence in physicians
5
5 (195)

What our families say

  • November 21, 2025

    We love Dr. Gilmore, we are so please with his willingness to listen and point us in the right direction, the staff always returns our messages and our nurse [...] is patient ever time. We just love coming to the waxahachie location!! Wish you all a happy holiday!

  • November 21, 2025

    We switched from the Plano location to Waxahachie location. I wasn't sure what to expect at first but the visit went very well. All of the staff were so nice and helpful. The clinic was clean. Top notch service. I'm so glad to have your clinic serve Waxahachie pediatric patients.

  • November 21, 2025

    I wanted to recognize and thank [...] for scheduling/fitting in my other daughter to see Dr.Gilmore with her sister that same morning. She was very sick and probably couldn't handle another long car ride to Cook's Children urgent care. Thank you so much! Also, I want to thank Dr.Gilmore for being kind, patient and showing compassion. You made a real big difference! We're so happy that you're our pediatrician!!

  • November 18, 2025

    Dr Gilmore is amazing and very attentive to our kids!

  • November 18, 2025

    Loved the staff and excited about Dr. Gilmore being our provider!

  • November 18, 2025

    Good experience

  • November 17, 2025

    Entire staff was excellent

  • November 17, 2025

    This is the first doctor we've seen that has actually taken our concerns about [...] behavior seriously! You all are a Godsend and we are so thankful to be with you

  • November 16, 2025

    Everyone was great!

  • November 16, 2025

    Overall experience was excellent!

  • November 13, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was very attentive and thorough with addressing our concerns.

  • November 12, 2025

    The entire staff was amazing. Thank you! We love Dr. Gillmore and I can't wait for him to care for my babies.

  • November 12, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is fantastic, as is his whole team. I regularly recommend them in the local mom's group when people are looking for a new pediatrician.

  • November 12, 2025

    We switched to this practice because we felt our previous provider did not listen to our concerns. We've been seeing Dr. Gilmore for quite some time now and he always is attentive, friendly, and our little one loves him.

  • November 11, 2025

    Great experience!

  • November 11, 2025

    We loved Dr Gilmore and his staff!! Very informative and personal, great experience!

  • November 05, 2025

    The doctor and all staff were very helpful, informative and kind.

  • November 05, 2025

    We brought our newborn in for his first visit and were so impressed with Dr Gilmore and are very happy to have him as our pediatrician

  • October 31, 2025

    Staff is great and we love Dr Gilmore!

  • October 30, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore never dismisses our concerns he always makes us feel heard!

  • October 25, 2025

    Dr Gilmore is so warm and welcoming. He always makes my child and I feel at ease and explains his treatments. He never seems in a rush or dismissive of my concerns.

  • October 17, 2025

    We love the Zoom option for telehealth. Thank you!

  • October 17, 2025

    We are so grateful for Dr. Gilmore! He is so caring; my children don't mind going to the doctor. He is pleasant and calming. He really listens!

  • October 09, 2025

    All the staff were great. Dr Gilmore was very pleasant and attentive.

  • October 04, 2025

    The care is always excellent

  • October 03, 2025

    Wonderful office, staff and best pediatrician.

  • October 03, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is an amazing pediatrician. He listens and respects my opinion as the mom. I recommend him to all of our family and friends and I'm thankful we found his office!

  • October 02, 2025

    Very good experience, Dr. Gilmore is very knowledgeable and helpful!

  • October 02, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was amazing! We had a million 1st time parent questions and he had patience and compassion throughout it all!

  • October 01, 2025

    He is an excellent doctor. We are so happy we found this clinic.

  • October 01, 2025

    Every visit we've had has been great.

  • October 01, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is amazing, he always answers our questions thoroughly and is never rushed. He is so personable and nice. I am so thankful we chose him as our Pediatrician.

  • October 01, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was very nice. His kind relaxed demeanor put my son at ease.

  • October 01, 2025

    We had very minimal wait time. The staff was very kind and Dr Gilmore explained everything very well

  • September 30, 2025

    Everyone gettin the woman at the front desk, to the nurse, to doctor Gilmore were all amazing!

  • September 30, 2025

    I have been looking for a pediatrician for my children for about two years and I am extremely excited and relieved to feel that I have finally found a pediatrician for my kids in Dr. Gilmore.

  • September 24, 2025

    Always great experience, easy to schedule and check in. We are very grateful for Dr. Gilmore

  • September 22, 2025

    We always have a great visit with Doctor Gilmore and his staff!

  • September 22, 2025

    We love Dr. Gilmore and his staff!! Dr. Gilmore Is a great Doctor! He understands that some parents don't do all mainstream medicine and he never makes us feel pressured to do something we are not comfortable with! I will always recommend Doctor Gilmore to others and I will always appreciate him and his staff for never making us feel less than or pressured because we don't do things that are considered "normal" for this day and age.

  • September 20, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore! I am in love with his work and can't wait for the experience for my child's care in the future

  • September 20, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore and the nurse were wonderful!

  • September 20, 2025

    Thank you for helping my son be brave for the blood draw!

  • September 16, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was great. I have an inherent mistrust of doctors but I felt so safe and heard and partnered with in the appointment.

  • September 13, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is very attentive along with the medical assistant

  • September 13, 2025

    We didn't have any bad experiences. The check-in lady was very nice. Our overall experience was great.

  • September 12, 2025

    The front desk person was patient and kind with me and my boys. It helped me feel better since we were a chaotic bunch.

  • September 12, 2025

    Overall very pleased with this office. Dr. Gilmore hears my concerns and takes them seriously. I appreciate that. I am glad I made the switch from their previous pediatrician to this provider.

  • September 11, 2025

    Going there is always a breeze, never stressful. Dr. Gilmore is amazing

  • September 11, 2025

    Everyone!!!! They are all great and have made going there a breeze!! Nurse always answers online portals on time, front desk is always so welcoming and helpful, Dr, Gilmore genuinely cares about my child's health and takes all the time to answer my questions and provides great explanation

  • September 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmores office is extraordinary and my kids love going.

  • September 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmore and his staff always show concern and care for the issues we present.

  • September 02, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was very thorough and made us feel comfortable.

  • September 02, 2025

    Short wait time, staff was friendly, doctor was thorough and knowledgeable.

  • August 29, 2025

    Each visit seems to get better for my child. Thank you for being our caretaker!

  • August 27, 2025

    We love the whole staff! Our son is now 7 months and we still can't believe we found Dr. Gilmore and his staff to treat him! Thank you for listening to any concerns we ever have, letting us feel heard and giving top notch treatment! I can't say it enough, but we are SO thankful for each other you!!

  • August 23, 2025

    Fantastic Dr!

  • August 23, 2025

    Dr Gilmore is amazing- very personable and genuinely cares for his patients.

  • August 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was very patient, took his time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions.

  • August 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was Recomended by a couple of co workers and I have to say that my experience was great. Friendly staff, ease of scheduling appointment and great Doctor.

  • August 09, 2025

    Everything was great. Not having to wait, everyone was smiling and kind, just great!

  • August 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was a wonderful. We have been to a different Cooks location a few times, and the doctor there was intimidating and not good with children. Dr Gilmore acted like a dad coming in to help his kiddo. So very grateful! I've already shared a FB post telling all my local friends how wonderful our experience was!

  • August 06, 2025

    Everyone is amazing

  • August 01, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore as well as the office staff were both great. Thank you for making back to school a lot easier for me!

  • August 01, 2025

    We love all of staff at this location and really appreciate of how well they take of [...] each time we visit!

  • July 27, 2025

    The entire staff was great as they have been every visit.

  • July 27, 2025

    All our concerns were addressed by Dr Gilmore and was informative . The nurse was very attentive as well when drawing labs.

  • July 21, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is fantastic!

  • July 16, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore and [...] were great with my son! They were patient with him and showed him/explained to him everything they were doing. Dr Gilmore was so personable. He was kind and compassionate. He didn't make me feel rushed and gave me all the time I needed for questions. He gave me sound medical advice and answered all my questions thoroughly. I could tell my son felt comfortable and safe with Dr. Gilmore and his assistants. My son is usually pretty apprehensive with medical personnel, so this is a huge win for him to feel comfortable. I'm so pleased with the care we received and look forward to continuing to bring my family to Dr Gilmore in the future.

  • July 10, 2025

    Dr Gilmore took them time to call with some results from a test provided - In my opinion this was above and beyond! Great experience from beginning to end.

  • July 10, 2025

    All of the staff were kind and welcoming from when we walked in, working at the front desk [...]. The nurse was very kind and walked us through everything before seeing the Dr. Dr Gilmore was very attentive and welcoming to our first visit, concerns and questions.

  • July 09, 2025

    Very good experience.

  • July 09, 2025

    I am very please with the staff and Doctor's courtesy and professionalism rendered at my visit with Cook Childrens pediatric.

  • July 09, 2025

    Dr Gilmore is amazing!

  • July 08, 2025

    Wonderful visit, as always! Great office and great Dr!

  • July 08, 2025

    Dr. Gillmore is wonderful with my son. He talks to him, explains everything and answers all of our questions. I've recommended several friends and family members to him!

  • July 08, 2025

    Dr Gilmore is amazing

  • July 02, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore proved to be a great choice for our son. He listened, showed genuine and relatable care. He did not make us feel crazy as first time parents with lots of questions.

  • July 01, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was fantastic!

  • June 26, 2025

    We had a great experience and will definitely recommend Dr. Gilmore!

  • June 26, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was prompt, answered our questions and provided a treatment plan for our child to help resolve his issue.

  • June 22, 2025

    Dr Gilmore was excellent.

  • June 22, 2025

    We appreciate Dr Gilmore listening to our concerns and providing support and guidance.

  • June 20, 2025

    Doctor and staff are amazing.

  • June 20, 2025

    My son was very happy that he could actually talk and ask questions.

  • June 16, 2025

    All good!! Always pleased with the care we receive.

  • June 16, 2025

    [...] and Dr. Gilmore are fantastic! We are so grateful to have them care for our baby. Very attentive to our baby and our needs. Always kind. Takes us back for our appointment with no wait time.

  • June 14, 2025

    All staff members were amazing!

  • June 14, 2025

    My daughter had a great experience with this doctor and his concern about her health was very appreciative. She always leave there saying I love my doctor! Thank you staff no more sleeplessness nights for her.

  • June 01, 2025

    As a first time parent this experience has been really great so far.

  • June 01, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore took his time to make sure as new parents we were doing okay. I greatly appreciated his attention to our family as a whole. He talked us through each step of the assessment & answered all of our questions.

  • May 30, 2025

    All of our visits to this clinic have been positive.

  • May 30, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore always listens to any concerns we may have. He is thorough in his assessments.

  • May 29, 2025

    It was wonderful and thinking of switching over to Dr. Gilmore.

  • May 29, 2025

    I really appreciated that Dr. Gilmore took the time to listen to my concerns.

  • May 24, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was amazing!

  • May 24, 2025

    We look forward to having him care for our children in the future because we value his input and he is very kind to our child.

  • May 24, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is a thorough and thoughtful physician who shares valuable information and insights into the growth of my child. Most importantly to us, he respects our decisions for our children as parents.

  • May 21, 2025

    EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY GREAT

  • May 21, 2025

    Both staff members were amazing! My doctor had a good experience

  • May 17, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore and the whole team are always wonderful.

  • May 17, 2025

    We had a good experience in general

  • May 16, 2025

    It was a fantastic visit. Clean spacious clinic and my daughter feels so comfortable despite of her fear to see a doctor. Her doctor was awesome and calm

  • May 10, 2025

    We appreciate the privet taking their time with us and fully addressing our questions

  • May 09, 2025

    The visit was amazing, I trust this doctor.

  • May 09, 2025

    The front office staff was prompt. Dr. Gilmore and nurse were very informative, helpful and answered all questions that we had.

  • May 01, 2025

    Amazing staff!

  • May 01, 2025

    [...] & Dr. Gilmore they are both amazing.

  • May 01, 2025

    Staff is amazing!

  • May 01, 2025

    From the front staff, nurse, to doctor, everyone was wonderful!

  • May 01, 2025

    We switched pediatricians in hopes to get a more personal experience and that's exactly what we got!

  • May 01, 2025

    Staff is amazing!!

  • April 27, 2025

    We enjoy coming here because it's not that busy of a wait and I can always count on day of appointments!

  • April 26, 2025

    Everyone was extremely nice & patient the entire visit! Very clean office too!

  • April 26, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is a breath of fresh air after other pcp experiences. He is kind, listens very well & explains everything very thoroughly! Looking forward to bringing my other children to be seen at this clinic

  • April 22, 2025

    This is our first child and we are so happy with the care we receive at Cooks in waxahachie! They have made every visit easy and helpful.

  • April 16, 2025

    I adore every staff member in the clinic and hope they know what a great job they are doing! You are so appreciated by my husband and I!!

  • April 16, 2025

    What a blessing Dr. Gilmore is to my family and son! He is kind, empathetic, patient, and an excellent listener. You will feel heard when you interact with him, and he never makes you feel bad for bringing up any concern, big or small; he takes them all seriously. No matter how many patients he has in his clinic, when he walks into your room, you feel like you're the only patient there that day. He doesn't make us feel rushed, and that is greatly appreciated and hard to find in a provider these days. I would highly recommend this clinic. You will be so pleased with the care Dr. Gilmore and his staff providers!

  • April 15, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was excellent! Bedside manner was great!

  • April 07, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore is so patient and kind. He truly takes his time with answering any questions I may have as a first time mom. His knowledge and communication are unmatched.

  • April 05, 2025

    We finally found a doctor that listens to our concerns thank you!

  • April 05, 2025

    The staff itself was the best that me and my daughter ever met. My daughter felt comfortable with the nurses and doctors and even said she loves her new doctor office!

  • April 04, 2025

    Front desk staff was very kind.

  • March 27, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore has the absolute best bedside manner.

  • March 27, 2025

    All good! I appreciated Dr. Gilmore actually going to research my child's case, instead of just guessing or pretending to know what was going on or how to treat her. I know that sometimes things come up that may stump even the doctors, and he handled it very well.

  • March 27, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was very nice, listened, patient and careful with our newborn, and explained things thoroughly. Very impressed and satisfied with his care, facility and staff.

  • March 23, 2025

    Very pleasant visit. We have 5 kids and have seen several care providers, however this physician had wonderful bedside manner and listened to our concerns

  • March 18, 2025

    The office was so clean and the ease of scheduling and getting my son in to be seen quicker than he could be at his pediatrician's office was why we chose this facility, and because of that, we will be back.

  • March 18, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore was so good with my son, so kind and so thorough and patient in discussing treatment and answering any questions we had. My son was so impressed that he asked me if Dr. Gilmore could attend his birthday party. We will definitely be back to this facility in the future.

  • March 13, 2025

    The entire staff was excellent!

  • March 13, 2025

    Everything was great! There was virtually no wait, tests were performed quickly, and the doctor was in quickly. He took time to explain his thoughts and treatment plan. He was very caring and patient.

  • March 12, 2025

    Dr. Gilmore and his medical assistant were amazing. We had a great experience with both of my boys. They were very kind and informative, and took the time to listen to our concerns and also provided great information about our child's growth and health.

  • March 09, 2025

    To the entire clinic team very friendly, professional and attentive

  • March 09, 2025

    It was a very good experience, the doctor exceeded my expectations.

  • March 08, 2025

    It was great, no issues.

  • March 05, 2025

    We love Dr Gilmore and his nurse [...]. We also love that majority of our visits are in and out in less than 30 mins. It's incredible.

  • February 27, 2025

    The entire staff is exceptional.

  • February 27, 2025

    The overall experience was great.

  • February 20, 2025

    Patient but smooth process with our crying child!!

Education

  • Medical school:
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - Iowa City, Iowa
  • Residency:
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, Alabama
  • Fellowship:
  • University of Texas Southwestern - Dallas, Texas
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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