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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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
Thank you for everyone there during my daughter's visit
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February 01, 2024
Everyone there
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January 28, 2024
We love Dr. Olvera, she really caress about her patients.
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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
Dr Olvera
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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
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November 28, 2023
We love Dr. Olvera and her office staff. We are always treated kindly and they truly listen to our concerns.
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November 20, 2023
I was able to get a same day sick appointment during a holiday week. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
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November 14, 2023
Dr. Olvera is always so professional and kind. She diligently tries to explain illness, options and referrals. Great physician. The lab tech was excellent she went above and beyond. She was kind speaking directly to (patient) relieving her of any fears. Professional yet so compassionate
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October 26, 2023
Staff has been excellent!
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October 26, 2023
Dr. Olvera is amazing! We have moved since we first started seeing her and still drive the 35 minutes just to keep seeing her.
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October 23, 2023
We were in and out in a very timely manner with all our questions and concerns addressed satisfactorily.
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October 23, 2023
Dr. Olvera is our favorite!
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October 16, 2023
We love this location! Staff is outstanding.
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October 14, 2023
Dr. Overa is great and her staff is also good
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October 07, 2023
Dr Olvera is the best
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October 04, 2023
Difficult to single one out. The entire staff and doctors are great and very professional
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September 23, 2023
Love Dr Olvera! Always listening and concern, never afraid to ask questions
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September 16, 2023
Love this office and this staff! Will always recommend them for o others!!
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September 16, 2023
Dr. Olvera is always so kind and attentive when we go to see her. She takes her time and listens. She is interactive with our children and makes us feel comfortable. Maria was so kind and gentle. She had to text us for COVID. I was very happy to see that she was protecting herself by wear her gown gloves goggles and mask.
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September 08, 2023
Dr. Olvera and Nurse Lana! They are ALWAYS a phenomenal. We have been coming here for years and we love it!
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September 03, 2023
Dr Olvera is the best! She is so good with our kids (and parents!)
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September 01, 2023
Dr.Olvera and her entire staff are amazing!
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August 24, 2023
The staff and PA's are great getting my child ready to see the doctor, receive immunizations, or next steps.
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August 24, 2023
Dr. Olvera has been caring for our children the last 16 years. We have nothing but the best doctors in the system!
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August 23, 2023
We love coming to cook children's and appreciate the care our family receives. Thank you for all you do!
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August 23, 2023
Dr. Olvera is great with our children she always answers our questions. The nursing staff is awesome at every visit as well.
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August 22, 2023
My daughter has always had to go to the main hospital for a blood draw and today we did not!! Phlebotomist was amazing and very skilled at her job.
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August 22, 2023
Everyone was amazing from the front desk to the lab technician. We love this doctor and all of her staff
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August 21, 2023
We love coming to the office! It's organized and efficient. Everyone is so nice!
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August 21, 2023
Lani (our LVN) was kind about my kid's fears.
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August 18, 2023
Always welcoming and attentive. Consistently provides good medical response and medical direction to our family's needs.
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August 16, 2023
Dr. Olvera is extremely kind and has a notable patience and gentleness that we really appreciate
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August 10, 2023
The staff, as always, was very kind and courteous
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August 09, 2023
Dr. Olvera always shows sensitivity to my daughter's concerns and talks to her like an adult. She remembers her issues from one visit to the next.
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August 09, 2023
Olvera and her staff are the best. Both of my kids have her and I can not be grateful enough to have her. She is the best doctor and human being I never meet before.
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August 08, 2023
Dr. Olvera and her staff are wonderful!!
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August 05, 2023
Dr. Olvera always makes us feel comfortable, known, and at home. It's like she's an old friend helping to care for our children, and we love her.
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August 02, 2023
Dr. Rebecca Olvera is always great!! The nurses are also great!! We have always had extremely positive experiences. Dr. Olvera is professional, knowledgeable, and a wonderful doctor.
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July 31, 2023
Very informative, compassionate, explained everything well.
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July 31, 2023
Dr Olvera is awesome !
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July 20, 2023
Dr. Olvera always great!
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July 17, 2023
She it great with my child
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July 01, 2023
I couldn't imagine a better healthcare provider or facility. Thank you for all you guys do.
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July 01, 2023
As always, Dr Olvera, and all of her staff are amazing. We are so glad we made the switch there to her office 11 years ago.
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July 01, 2023
As always, Dr. Olvera was amazing to both my daughters.
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June 27, 2023
Dr. Olvera was wonderful, as was the student she was instructing. We also were quite impressed with Nancy in the lab.
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June 27, 2023
Dr. Olvera is the best! She genuinely cares for the needs of our daughter! She is a great listener and gives sincere advise!
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June 24, 2023
Dr. Olvera was very personable and made my kids and me very comfortable.
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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