Meet Dr. Rebecca Olvera
Dr. Olvera remembers visiting her newborn baby sister at the hospital after she was born. "My sister was actually born on my birthday and my father stopped at the store to buy me a gift. I imagine because everyone had forgotten it was my birthday! I picked out a Fisher-Price doctor's kit which was black in color. My dad asked if I wanted the red one and I said no. The red one was a nurse's kit, there was no difference except color. My dad just figured I would like the kit in my favorite color. I was just stubborn I guess, and wanted mine to say 'doctor.' Since that day I knew I wanted to become a physician."
As a child, Dr. Olvera loved seeing her pediatrician in the office. "I looked forward to all my visits, and even that of my siblings." Unfortunately, at age 11 she developed a chronic illness. She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and spent way more time than she wanted in pediatric hospitals during her preteen years. "However," she notes, "it was that experience that gave me a unique perspective for caring for patients, including how children live with a chronic illness and how to be empathetic towards others."?
Dr. Olvera attended Texas A & M University in College Station for her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed her pediatric residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center - Scott and White Hospital?.
It was during residency that she became interested in pediatric oncology and decided to pursue a fellowship in hematology/oncology. Dr. Olvera completed a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at UT Southwestern. She served as Chief Fellow in her final year of residency and stayed on an additional year as an assistant Instructor.
Dr. Olvera initially joined Cook Children's as a pediatric oncologist. However, having small twin boys at the time, she found it difficult to maintain that perfect work-life balance and chose to return to general pediatrics, joining Cook Children's Southwest primary care office in 2007. Today, she sees patients at Cook Children's Clearfork office.?
Dr. Olvera is the proud mom of not one but two sets of twins with the oldest being the boys and the youngest girls. She loves baking, biking, reading and going to the movies as a family.?
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Ear piercings
- 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 |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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December 06, 2024
She's very helpful and caring.
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November 28, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Olvera has been the doctor of my 4 kids since they were infants. She's a great doctor! Would highly recommend!
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November 27, 2024
Dr. Olvera has been a caring and special individual.
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November 22, 2024
The front office staff are always so kind and friendly - you can always count on a warm welcome from them!
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November 22, 2024
Dr Olvera is without a doubt, a phenomenal physician. I genuinely feel comfortable talking openly and honestly with her about any concerns that I may have and she always answers my questions with patience and evidence based answers. I am so grateful to have her for my daughter.
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November 19, 2024
Dr Olvera is amazing we have been seeing her for 16 years we absolutely love her and how she caring she is
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November 14, 2024
Dr. Olvera is always so kind and never makes you feel rushed even with small issues.
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November 08, 2024
Dr. Olvera is always so patient and listens to our concerns. She takes her time and is very knowledgeable. I feel comfortable knowing she has the best interest for my kids.
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November 01, 2024
The ladies at the front desk were very polite and welcoming.
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October 31, 2024
Everyone encountered during our visit was very kind, through and patient.
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October 31, 2024
Every experience has always been terrific. I like the ease of being able to get in for sick visits and follow up.
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October 29, 2024
Dr. Olvera, she always attends us very well and the receptionist who speaks Spanish always very well
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October 24, 2024
I liked how each person in the office said their name and how they would be taking of us today. Everyone did amazing.
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October 23, 2024
I always enjoy the stuff at this location.
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October 23, 2024
Dr. Rebeca Olvera is a very great doctor.
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October 11, 2024
This is wonderful practice
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October 10, 2024
I'm delighted with the entire clinic, they never fail to get us in to be seen and are always very kind.
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October 10, 2024
Dr Olvera is absolutely awesome. Her and [...] made sure my child was feeling better and checking in on him every few mins.
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September 23, 2024
Dr. Olvera is an amazing doctor!
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September 23, 2024
We always leave feeling confident in our child's care and grateful to have found such an attentive doctor.
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September 21, 2024
Dr.Olvera an excellent doctor [...] is on the spectrum and has been with Dr Olvera awhile now and she is so good in addressing [...] needs and concerns.
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September 20, 2024
We had an overall great experience for our first time. She loved everyone there. Respectful kind and informative. Very great team!
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September 20, 2024
The nurse form the moment we arrived to the room was great, she was nice and caring. Dr. Olvera was excellent! She was patient, kind and listened, she gave a trustworthy demeanor. We are so happy with her being my daughters Pediatrician. And the phlebotomist was the cherry to the cake! She was so happy and funny! She made the visit all the better. She's perfectly where she needs to be.
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September 07, 2024
Dr. Olvera is wonderful. We have been with her since the birth of my daughter and I can't see any reason why I would try to find another pediatrician aside from leaving the county.
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September 06, 2024
Dr Olvera and her nurse [...] were excellent listeners.
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August 31, 2024
Dr. Olvera is always patient, kind and caring towards any concerns I have. My child enjoys coming to the doctor because he has the nicest pediatrician.
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August 30, 2024
Dr. Olvera is wonderful!
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August 22, 2024
It's always a good visit when I have to bring my son . I love the staff there .
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August 21, 2024
Dr. Olvera is one of the most caring pediatricians I know.
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August 21, 2024
She definitely knows how to get teenagers to not only listen to her but also open up and actually talk with her about their problems.
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August 20, 2024
Dr. Olvera is one of the most caring and compassionate physicians I know. She is great getting teenage boys to talk to her about their problems.
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August 20, 2024
My grandchildren never hesitate to come to see Dr. Olvera and her nursing staff. They even ask to go to the doctor anytime they have anything wrong. I have to tell them when it is and isn't necessary to see her!
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August 18, 2024
[...] did a great job with giving my son his vaccine. He gets very anxious and she always eases him and quickly gives vaccine.
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August 15, 2024
Dr. Rebeca Olvera is such an incredible, patient, and kind medical professional!
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August 15, 2024
the staff is simply amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly.
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August 10, 2024
Dr, Olvera is the best!
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August 03, 2024
Dr. Olvera is wonderful!
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August 03, 2024
Doctor Rebecca Olvera is WONDERFUL!!!
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July 17, 2024
Dr. Olvera is amazing!
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July 11, 2024
Nurse is always very nice.
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July 11, 2024
Very attentive to us
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June 30, 2024
Dr. Olvera is outstanding!! We love her sincere concern for our daughter! She listens and included us in the care process!
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June 06, 2024
Great experience felt well taken care of.
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May 29, 2024
From walking in to the clinic to checking out. We felt like home. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Olvera and LVN listen to our concerns. Gave us great suggestions and put our mind at ease.Even my teenage son made a comment regarding the care and stated he was glad we made the change and found Dr. Olvera to be his new primary care.
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May 24, 2024
Dr. Olvera spent a good amount of time with us and answered all questions. She took the time to get to know our child and show interest in him.
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May 04, 2024
Dr. Olvera is so kind, personable and patient. My kids and I just love her. She gives such motherly and professional advice and care.
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April 19, 2024
Dr Olvera was wonderful!
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March 25, 2024
She is awesome
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March 25, 2024
All stuff was great and very helpful from receptionist, nurse and Dr. Olvera
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March 11, 2024
The entire nurse staff at cooks clearfork is amazing! We obviously love Dr. Olvera and are 100% content we went with her as our primary doctor for our daughter.
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February 28, 2024
The front desk staff is very respectful, alert and quick to provide service.
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February 14, 2024
Entire staff is Amazing!
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February 12, 2024
The whole office, everyone is so kind and courteous. I love this office!
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February 04, 2024
Lana was so great with my child. I appreciate the fact that she allowed me to hold him while giving him his immunizations. Dr. Lovers was wonderful as always. She always takes the time to listen and be playful.
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February 01, 2024
Everyone there
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February 01, 2024
Thank you for everyone there during my daughter's visit
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January 28, 2024
We love Dr. Olvera, she really caress about her patients.
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January 26, 2024
Dr Olvera
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January 26, 2024
She always takes her time to listen and explain. She will answer any questions we have with patience and understanding. She is the most caring pediatrician my kids have ever seen
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January 26, 2024
I know the amount of patients this office sees is crazy but the front desk is so organized!
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January 26, 2024
The nurse (with the golden blonde long curly hair-I forgot her name!) was so attentive and answered all questions I had. As always, Dr. Rebecca Olvera is the most patient pediatrician.
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January 23, 2024
My kids enjoy going to their check ups yearly because of the friendly staff and pediatrician. Doctor Olvera has seen my kids since babies and knows exactly who we are and medical information.
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January 09, 2024
Dr. Olvera is truly great and I'm sad I can no longer see her as my general physician since I've aged out.
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January 07, 2024
I was grateful for the ladies at the front desk working so hard to get both my sick kids in on a Friday.
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January 07, 2024
Dr Olvera is not our normal doctor, but she fit us in. She was super! Friendly, attentive, and efficient a great experience for sick kids heading into the weekend.
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January 04, 2024
We absolutely love the entire staff at cooks clearfork, we could not feel luckier to have Dr. Olvera as our newborns pediatrician. She always goes above and beyond and makes us feel at ease.
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January 03, 2024
Dr Olvera is always the best and I trust her with my children's care so much!
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December 18, 2023
They are always good, even when the kids are not in the best mood they are always ready to make it better.
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December 18, 2023
Dr Olvera and nurse Lana are always good listeners an treat well all the times that we are there. We are so thankful about them
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
- Residency:
- Texas A&M Health Science Center-Scott and White Hospital
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom Approved Doc
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