Meet Dr. M. Kathleen Powderly

Kathleen Powderly, M.D., began her career at Cook Children's as a hospitalist, and found herself drawn to pediatrics and joined the pediatrician team at Cook Children's Magnolia office.

Dr. Powderly feels privileged to have cared for children and families in the Fort Worth community her entire career. Listening to parents and partnering with with them in the development and health of their children is essential to her practice.

Dr. Powderly earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She then completed medical school at the University Health Science Center at Houston. In her residency at Austin Medical Education Program (Dell Children's), she was selected as chief resident for her leadership and communication skills.

Serving on multiple community and hospital committees has enabled Dr. Powderly to understand the broad spectrum of caring for children from home to hospital. Community service has always been an integral part of her life. Whether it involves teaching Sunday school to first graders or serving as president of the local nonprofit organization Fort Worth SPARC. She has served on the PTA and school boosters from elementary to high school.

In her free time, Dr. Powderly enjoys reading and hiking with her husband and son. She's also earned a black belt in Taekwondo.

Dr. Powderly is amazing. We had a rough first few weeks with our baby, but Dr. Powderly put us at ease. She was one part doctor, one part coach, and we appreciate her balance of best recommended practices with practical real-life considerations. We can not recommend her highly enough. – Parent 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:

4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (102)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (103)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
4.8 (103)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (102)

What our families say

  • November 18, 2025

    Dr. Powderly was amazing. She is not our primary doctor but made us feel at ease and was very attentive to my child

  • November 08, 2025

    Not just Dr. Powderly, but the entire staff from reception to nurses are absolutely amazing. I've had my daughter to 3 other pediatricians and none compare even remotely to this office. They are all so amazing. I can't say enough good things about EVERYONE in this office!

  • November 08, 2025

    My daughter needed an oral steroid for the croup she had. She only takes medicine well if I'm the one to give it to her. The other pediatricians in the past at different offices refused to allow me to do it, so they did it and a mess was always made and they never knew how much medicine she got in her system. However, in this office (with the a nurse overseeing the administration of the medicine) allowed me to do it because "all we care about is the child gets the medicine and care they need to get better". That made me so happy to know that they put the care safety of my child FIRST.

  • October 25, 2025

    They are always patient and kind. They use different techniques to do their exams so my girl are calm and can get through their appointmen.

  • October 09, 2025

    The entire team is phenomenal

  • September 23, 2025

    Dr Powderly is amazing

  • September 23, 2025

    Never a bad experience

  • September 20, 2025

    She is so good with [...] and takes her time with her and explains to us as parents

  • September 20, 2025

    Dr Powderly is Best - she's patient with baby's all the way up and that's why we keep coming back

  • August 31, 2025

    All nurses and doctors, but really thankful to all nurses who were kind and professional with my son. They deserve the best of the best thank you again!

  • August 31, 2025

    I Always have a great experience when seeing Dr. Powderly and her staff. We came in for a sick visit and were taken care of so well. We were in and out quick.

  • August 30, 2025

    We were seen very quickly, all of my questions and concerns were answered with zero judgement. I'm very thankful my daughters first visit was such a good experience!!

  • August 18, 2025

    This was our first visit there and I was very impressed with the dr. We will be keeping her as our pcp

  • August 17, 2025

    [...] and Dr. Powderly are an amazing team! They are warm and welcoming! They speak and listen to my child on her level.

  • August 15, 2025

    The nurse and the doctor did a wonderful job making my son feel comfortable throughout the visit while also listening to our questions and sharing advice.

  • July 28, 2025

    Dr. Powderly's initial research into [...] history before our visit was really appreciated. It allowed us to focus on the appointment at hand versus having to review his last 4 months. It made it such an incredibly smooth transition. While the information is maintained in the system - it's Dr. Powderly's time and research that made the difference.

  • July 27, 2025

    Dr Powderly and her nurses are so friendly and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.

  • July 27, 2025

    No bad experience always a good experience when we go. Every time we have asked about stages with our children we are prescribed useful information that actually worked.

  • July 20, 2025

    Dr. Powderly always makes the visits fun during my child's well visits.

  • July 20, 2025

    She's vety helpfull with all my concerns regarding my sons condition

  • July 17, 2025

    Both Dr Powderly and [...] are very attentive to our needs and they always bring comfort to us.

  • July 16, 2025

    Dr Powderly is always caring, efficient and knowledgeable. She takes time to talk to our child and involve him in the appt. She is the best!

  • June 27, 2025

    7+ years and I have never had any sort of doubt or bad experience. The best choice I made for my kids health and wellbeing is choosing Dr. Powderly and her nurse [...] to care for them.

  • June 15, 2025

    The wait time is incredible !! There is no wait time !

  • June 07, 2025

    They treat my children with respect and teach him how to be brave and confident in his body and needs. They do a fabulous job of working to help him feel comfortable when he is nervous.

  • June 07, 2025

    They are always so kind with my children and pay close attention to their needs and know exactly how to respond when they are nervous.

  • June 06, 2025

    The nurse is always a pleasure. She always is patient and listens to my daughter. Dr. Powderly always asks important questions and is not too busy to give little nuggets of good advice or to listen to my daughters, concerns, fears, etc..She was the same with my son who is now 21 and no longer a little kid.I have always appreciated Dr. Powderly's Candor and practical approach to medicine. Great sense of humor, but also takes all of our concerns seriously.Both of my kids love her and our adult doctors are measured against her bedside manner and knowledge of medicine.

  • May 30, 2025

    I always feel heard and I leave with the information I need.

  • May 22, 2025

    Dr. Powderly is caring and helpful.

  • May 21, 2025

    Dr. Powderly is great!

  • May 21, 2025

    She spent extra time talking to my 18 y/o daughter of the dangers of opioids and not taking any drinks from strangers and things of that nature. I'm glad she put in that extra effort to remind my daughter to be cautious going into college.

  • May 18, 2025

    We always love the entire staff at this office

  • May 18, 2025

    This was our first visit with Dr. Powdery and she was absolutely lovely!

  • May 04, 2025

    Dr Powderly is always so kind and helpful

  • May 04, 2025

    Always an easy, quick, and informative visit when we come to Cooks Magnolia

  • April 17, 2025

    All th e staff, nurses and Dr Powderly. They are all very sweet and awesome women.

  • April 16, 2025

    Dr. Powderly's nurse has always been very patient and kind. She makes sure to be as quick as possible for unpleasant parts of the visit like shots but also considerate of my child's needs.

  • April 15, 2025

    All great experiences and comment Dr. Powderly and team for being such sweethearts to our boy.

  • April 15, 2025

    Dr. Powderly has been such a blessing to our family and has been an excellent provider to our son. [...] is also a phenomenal nurse who makes us feel at home the moment we step in the room.

  • March 31, 2025

    The entire staff was amazing during our stay, the respiratory technician on the first floor was absolutely phenomenal at keeping our little man calm during his nebulizer treatments.

  • March 21, 2025

    She listens to my child and genuinely cares about his answers to her questions. She makes him feel comfortable and puts him at ease

  • March 07, 2025

    All of the staff are amazing!

  • March 07, 2025

    Have never had a bad experience!

  • February 28, 2025

    Dr Powderly was gracious in her demeanor and kind to take extra time to alleviate concerns and provide guidance regarding our situation. We felt listened to and not rushed, despite being the last appointment of the day.

  • February 24, 2025

    Dr. Powderly is amazing. Always listens to concerns and takes parent opinion into account.

  • February 22, 2025

    Dr Powderly is the best! I am so thankful lol she is in our lives! She is so friendly and make meaningful connection with my boy's every interaction they have. Also, [...] is hand down our favorite nurse! She is sound kind and the best shot giver of all the nurses; she is so fast!

  • February 06, 2025

    Everyone in this office is always so friendly! We love our Nurse and Dr. Powderly

  • February 06, 2025

    Our visits are always so efficient and informative. We always feel like everyone genuinely cares about us and [...]. Thank you to everyone in this office for what you do!

  • February 01, 2025

    Never a bad experience.Always satisfied with care and attention by all there.

  • February 01, 2025

    Prepared and knowledgeable

  • January 31, 2025

    The nurse speaking Spanish to comfort my baby (whom had NEVER been to the doctors without crying her eyes out) was 10/10 treatment! We loved it there!!

  • January 30, 2025

    It was all great! I definitely will recommend!!

  • January 30, 2025

    The nurse was amazing!! It was the first time my children went to the doctor and weren't crying from the moment they walked in the door! Our nurse and doctor were AMAZING!

  • December 28, 2024

    The front office staff and the nurse were very friendly.

  • December 28, 2024

    Dr. Powderly. She was very good with my son explaining why he was there and what anxiety is. She talked on his level and made him feel very comfortable. She also listened to our concerns and genuinely cares about my son.

  • December 27, 2024

    Dr Powderly and her MA are so great. They're always very kind with my children and have conversations with my children not just me. They care about your concerns and explain things well to my child before testing like the flu exam.

  • December 18, 2024

    I've never had a bad experience at this office. Everyone is always so kind and patient with my child.

  • December 18, 2024

    Dr. Powderly always allows me to hold my daughter during the exam to ease her anxiety. She is a very calming presence and always listens to my concerns.

  • December 12, 2024

    Excellent care!

  • December 06, 2024

    We've been seeing Dr. Powderly for two years now, and I must say, she is wonderful with kids. I love how she interacts with my daughter, making her feel at ease by playing with her while checking her heart and lungs. She is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything about my kids' health. The nurse is also very friendly and playful when taking their vitals, and the entire staff is warm and welcoming. Overall, our visits have always been excellent!

  • December 06, 2024

    We've been seeing Dr. Powderly for two years now, and I must say, she is wonderful with kids. I love how she interacts with my daughter, making her feel at ease by playing with her while checking her heart and lungs. She is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything about my kids' health. The nurse is also very friendly and playful when taking their vitals, and the entire staff is warm and welcoming. Overall, our visits have always been excellent!

Education

  • Medical school:
  • University of Texas Medical School,Houston,TX
  • Residency:
  • Austin Medical Education Program
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics,Cook Children's Physician Network

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