Meet Dr. Laura Pena
Hi! I'm Dr. Laura Pena, and here's a little bit about my background! I grew up in Plano, Texas and completed my undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University. I graduated with degrees in biology, chemistry, and mathematics and went on to medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. With a lifelong passion for caring for children, I immediately knew I wanted to be a pediatrician. I stayed in Houston to do my residency training at Texas Children's Hospital. I have since practiced as a pediatrician in Charlottesville, Virginia and Portland, Oregon but I'm so excited to be back home in Texas.
When I'm not playing with children at work, I can be found playing with my own two boys at home. I love being a mom and I feel that it has made me a better pediatrician because I'm able to share first-hand experience and knowledge to better empathize with parents.
As a pediatrician, I believe in a family-centered, team approach to medicine that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient. I strive to create an enjoyable experience for my patients and an environment in which parents feel at ease, heard, and comforted.
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 |
4.8
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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| Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.8
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What our families say
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November 25, 2025
Dr. Pena for her responsiveness and prompt care of my girls in the time they were sick; can't thank her enough.
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November 11, 2025
Dr Pena and her team were fantastic.
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November 11, 2025
We arrived early to our appt (new patient visit) and were promptly taken back well before our scheduled time. All our questions and concerns were addressed. Communication through the portal was seamless.
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November 01, 2025
Everyone at Cook Children's Trophy Club are amazing, friendly and helpful.
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November 01, 2025
Dr. Pena always hears me out and tries to help ease my mind when it comes to my children's concerns. Thank you!
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September 28, 2025
The office was so clean and nice. Loved everything about it. The nurse was so sweet at distracting my wild toddler. And the Doctor was so nice and fast with the whole appointment!
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September 10, 2025
I actually reviewed you guys on google. I am highly impressed by your whole office!
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August 26, 2025
Excellent !!
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August 26, 2025
[...] and Dr Pena were incredible with caring for our newborn daughter who is dealing with bili and weight issues
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August 23, 2025
Everyone has always been wonderful and helpful.
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August 14, 2025
Front desk staff was super friendly and wonderful! Dr. Pena was absolutely the best. Patient and friendly and took care of our little one so well !
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August 08, 2025
Good
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August 06, 2025
I like the fact that she is NOT dismissive on concerns I do raise but talks me through it and listens to what I have to say. She appears relaxed to spend time with her patients and is very patience and friendly. I am glad I found her. She is the BEST
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July 31, 2025
Dr. Pena is always pleasant each time we gave seen her.
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July 30, 2025
We always have good experiences!
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July 30, 2025
Dr. Pena and the nurses and staff are all so welcoming and supportive. We love our team at Cook Children's Trophy Club.
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July 19, 2025
We had a great first newborn appointment!
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July 19, 2025
Everything went smooth, [...] wasn't scared or nervous at all. And his shots went really well no tears!
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July 19, 2025
It being our first visit I was definitely a little nervous. But everyone was really kind and Dr. Pena was very attentive and listened to any concerns I had and gave me great feedback and advice. I'm really happy with our decision to come to this pediatrician office.
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July 17, 2025
We had a very pleasant first experience at this clinic and will definitely recommend to family and friends!
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July 09, 2025
We've been seeing Dr. Pena for almost two years now, and I can't say enough good things about her care. She is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly listens to our concerns. Whenever we've had an urgent issue, she's always made sure to get us in right away, which brings us so much peace of mind as parents.It's clear that she genuinely cares about her patients' well-being. She takes the time to explain things thoroughly and makes sure we never leave with unanswered questions. We feel very lucky to have found such a dedicated pediatrician for our son. Highly recommend!
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July 08, 2025
Dr Laura is fantastic
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July 08, 2025
Dr. Pena is always so patient and kind. She acknowledges any questions/ concerns with great care and treats my daughter with love and respect. She's a gem, and I'm so glad we have her as our pediatrician.
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July 06, 2025
All was good
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July 02, 2025
Dr. Pena is amazing!!
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July 02, 2025
All excellent
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June 25, 2025
Dr Pena, nurses and front desk are always very friendly, thorough and efficient. We live Cook Children's TC
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May 28, 2025
Dr. Pena, Nurse [...] and the rest of the staff were all great.
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May 28, 2025
The doctor and staff do everything possible to make my son feel comfortable and to give us information in peace of mind as parents.
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May 22, 2025
Dr Pena is amazing. She is always very thorough and able to quickly respond to any questions that arise
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May 18, 2025
We love Dr. Pena and her nurse!
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May 06, 2025
We love Dr Pena!
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May 06, 2025
The staff always does a fantastic job.
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May 03, 2025
All staff or nurses who helped us were kind and helpful.
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May 03, 2025
As usual, Dr. Pena is friendly, knowledgeable, and shows respect for our concerns.
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May 02, 2025
No bad experience. From the minute I walked in it was great taking the children to Cook Paediatric. Thank you!
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May 02, 2025
Appointment was quick, detailed explanation on vaccinations and the process was very simple to understand.
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April 17, 2025
Dr. Pena is wonderful
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April 11, 2025
Thank you trophy club office
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April 09, 2025
Outstanding customer service and very kind people.
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April 08, 2025
Everything was wonderful
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April 08, 2025
Dr. Pena is amazing. I highly recommend her!!
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April 02, 2025
Wonderful visit! Thank you!
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April 02, 2025
Dr Pena has been a blessing to our family! Her attentiveness and compassion makes my child and I feel at ease. I trust her and have full confidence that my child's health is in good hands!
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March 29, 2025
Dr Pena is awesome. She takes time to answer all questions and help us understand things that we are not aware.
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March 29, 2025
Overall experience is good except for the wait time. This is the 1st time that the wait time was longer otherwise they are good overall
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February 27, 2025
Dr. Pena was great! Took time to listen to all of our concerns and questions and was very thorough
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February 26, 2025
Hospital cleanliness is very impressed, especially doctors listening patient problem is very good.
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February 26, 2025
Doc Pena is so good ! She's caring and doesn't rush. and the front staff is always so very helpful.
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February 19, 2025
Dr Pena is always incredible
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February 15, 2025
Good experience
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February 07, 2025
Doctor is always great with kids and listening to concerns.
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February 03, 2025
The staff as a whole was super friendly and everything was fast
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February 02, 2025
No bad, all was excellent
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February 02, 2025
Dr. Pena was awesome I am glad I chose her as my kids pediatrician.
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February 01, 2025
Great overall care. Wouldn't go anywhere else!
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February 01, 2025
Dr Pena, nurses, and front desk associates are all wonderful!
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December 21, 2024
Dr Pena is wonderful. We are so happy we found her.
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December 21, 2024
I feel like they truly care and want to help. They make it easy, and the communication is outstanding. So thankful for this practice.
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December 05, 2024
Doctor Pena is wonderful, and her nurse ( can't remember her name)
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December 05, 2024
Quick easy yet not rushed. Didn't feel rushed at all. Staff was friendly and helpful
Education
- Medical school:
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Residency:
- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Board of Pediatrics
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom-Approved Doctor (2025)
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