Meet Dr. Vuong Dao

It was while completing a rotation at Cook Children's Medical Center as a medical student that Vuong Dao, M.D., realized his passion for pediatrics. He was drawn to the children's enthusiasm and optimism. They are easy to engage with, which has inspired in him a culture of caring. Meaning, what he recommends when treating the children he sees in his practice, is the same way he would treat his own children.

"As Cook Children's pediatricians, our goal is to help parents raise kids to become happy, healthy adults."

Dr. Dao is a board certified pediatrician who has been with the Cook Children's Physician Network since 2008. He received his undergraduate degree with Cum Laude honors from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center-TCOM and completed his pediatric residency at UAMS/Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Outside of the office, Dr. Dao is a volunteer physician at Agape Clinic in Dallas. He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife, a pediatric ophthalmologist, and three girls, twins and one who wants to be a twin. Dr. Dao enjoys taking adventures with his family and has a goal of seeing all 50 states. His interests include church activities, cycling, tennis, boating, skiing and tae kwon do.

I've loved the professionalism Dr. Dao has provided since I first met him. He is very caring and knows my kiddos medical history very well. Thank you!!! — Patient 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 (111)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (110)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (110)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (110)

What our families say

  • December 01, 2025

    It was our first meeting with a new pediatrician after ours retired and we loved him so much

  • November 08, 2025

    Dr Dao is very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I'd recommend him to anyone. Absolutely impressed. Thank you Dr Dao.

  • November 03, 2025

    Dr. Dao answered all my questions and concerns about my child. I left feeling less concerned after my child's exam.

  • November 03, 2025

    Dr. Dao made my child feel comfortable. Typically my child is nervous or upset but she was happy the whole time.

  • November 03, 2025

    Dr. Dao is a great physician and we have been very happy with the care he has provided throughout the years.

  • November 03, 2025

    Dr. Dao has always been very caring and attentive during my son's appointments. We have been very happy to be able to follow-up with Dr. Dao for all of [...] medical concerns.

  • November 03, 2025

    Dr. Dao did an amazing job of keeping my child calm and happy. My child always looks forward to seeing Dr. Dao.

  • November 03, 2025

    Our overall experience was wonderful. All my questions were answered and Dr. Dao took the time to explain to my child what he was checking for and why so my child understood and felt comfortable.

  • October 24, 2025

    Dr. Dao and the staff are exceptional.

  • October 24, 2025

    Everyone is polite, professional, and knowledgeable. I love the clinic and staff.

  • October 21, 2025

    Dr. Dao was on time, extremely approachable and answered our questions patiently. This was our first visit with him and the office.

  • October 17, 2025

    I love Dr Vuong he is The best pediatrician I have worked (I have worked with five different pediatricians). He is so attentive so personable and my kids love him too.

  • October 16, 2025

    The Dr we saw was so funny

  • September 27, 2025

    Dr. Dao engaged with [...], treated him with respect Instead of annoyance, and treated [...] like he was equal to my other child. That rarely happens, if ever. We've had a doctor before give only my other child a lollipop at the end of their checkups together. Dr. Dao only had one so he gave it to my other son. He then came back to give one to [...] and do a magic trick with a ball behind his ear. Hands down the best doctor's visit we have ever had for [...]. Cannot say enough about Dr. Dao. We will see him for the rest of my kids' childhoods because of his kindness.

  • September 19, 2025

    Over all a very good experience. Dr.Dao as well does a great job with our kids. Relax and never rush us with our concerns.

  • September 15, 2025

    Great experiences with this doctor. Highly recommended.

  • August 26, 2025

    Dr Dao always the best

  • August 15, 2025

    Dr. Dao is the best!

  • August 15, 2025

    From the administrative staffs to nurses to the physician, top notch care!

  • August 15, 2025

    We loved Dr. Dao. He made us feel heard and that our child was well cared for.

  • August 15, 2025

    Dr. Dao was amazing. We were with a different pediatrician previously and had a negative experience, but Dr. Dao was a complete 180.

  • August 14, 2025

    We appreciate Dr. Dao and all of the nursing staff for their excellent bedside manner and compassionate, personal touch.

  • August 06, 2025

    Dr. V he was amazing with my child

  • August 06, 2025

    Staff was amazing. My child has autism and very bad anxiety of doctors but this clinic was so amazing in how to respond to his needs . Bravo to the whole team yall are great. 10/10 recommendations

  • August 06, 2025

    Good experience with Dr. D- We were looking for a male doctor to assist with our growing 10 year old. Happy we found you all.

  • August 04, 2025

    Dr Dao answered all our questions in a detailed manner, extremely satisfied with the care provided.

  • July 30, 2025

    It's always great to see Dr. Dao. Such an amazing soul. He always makes our little [...] smile and stay very positive. The nurse also did a great job. =)

  • July 02, 2025

    Everything was great

  • June 29, 2025

    Vuong Dao is amazing pediatrician

  • June 29, 2025

    All staff did a great job on our visit.

  • June 24, 2025

    No bad experience

  • June 24, 2025

    Everyone for being wonderful

  • June 20, 2025

    Dr Dao, the best

  • June 14, 2025

    Great care for my three girls. Solution oriented.

  • June 08, 2025

    The new doctor, Dr. Dao, was amazing. He's engaging. He's kind. He's funny. You could tell that he enjoys his job. I really liked Dr. [...] but y'all did a really good job of replacing him.

  • June 07, 2025

    Dr. Dao has been our family's pediatrician for many years! He has seen both of my children grow up. He has provided excellent care and advice. I really like how he has taken the time to get to know my children personally by asking them questions about their hobbies, sports and career interests. Each year, we travel over 30 miles to see him, and his compassionate and caring attitude makes the trip worth it! I would highly recommend him to others.

  • May 17, 2025

    They were all wonderful

  • May 17, 2025

    I appreciate the respect and kindness everyone shows to my child and me

  • May 12, 2025

    Dr. Dao made the children laugh and feel at ease, which was very reassuring. The nurses were also friendly and welcoming, and we felt very comfortable throughout. Thank you so much!

  • May 10, 2025

    They love coming to see their care team at Cooks!

  • May 07, 2025

    He's the best!

  • May 06, 2025

    Really appreciate Dr. Dao's attitude, kindness and patience

  • May 06, 2025

    Dr. Dao Was SUPER kind and walked my son thru everything and actually talked to him about his lifestyle and changes he needs to make. Wonderful care

  • May 06, 2025

    Dr Dao is the best!

  • April 27, 2025

    Great visit. Very happy with [...] doctor. And the staff is great as well.

  • April 01, 2025

    Great experience

  • April 01, 2025

    Doctor and staff were very friendly

  • March 31, 2025

    Overall it was a very pleasant visit & we were able to get in on short notice. Thank you!

  • March 31, 2025

    From scheduling (Cindy) to getting vitals & setup in exam room (forgot the nurses name) to seeing the treating physician (Dr. Dao) who pulled a lollipop of [...]'s ear!!

  • March 30, 2025

    Dr. Dao and his nurse she was a amazing and very nice.

  • March 24, 2025

    Everytime we visit Dr Dao. He checks my kids carefully

  • March 23, 2025

    I felt very good

  • March 07, 2025

    Everyone is so friendly and remembers the girls names.

  • March 07, 2025

    Dr Dao is incredible. Super patient and great at explaining things to us.

  • February 28, 2025

    Flawless. All the staffs were excellent in care.

  • February 28, 2025

    Dr.Dao is one of the kindest physician I've ever met! We will continue coming to CookChildren's as long as Dr.Dao is there!

  • February 18, 2025

    Everyone is wonderful and recognizes my girls when we visit. Dr Dao is very patient with us!

  • February 18, 2025

    Fast and friendly service at all levels. I drove an hour each way to come here, but it's worth it!

  • February 11, 2025

    Always fast, clean and responsive to our requests. We LOVE this place and the care they provide.

  • February 11, 2025

    Dr. Dao is EXCEPTIONAL, polite, compassionate and funny. The kids and I LOVE him. He and the office deserves a raise.

  • February 08, 2025

    Dr. Dao is fantastic. When checking my sons ears he does a magic trick and pulls a lollipop out of his other ear. He is very good with kids and makes my son not feel nervous during the exam. We were with Plano pediatric before it was cooks children. The doctors there definitely care about their patients.

  • January 28, 2025

    Dr Dao very friendly and informative!

  • January 28, 2025

    Dr Dao did an incredible job of listening to my concerns and answering my questions

  • January 21, 2025

    My daughter is of age to talk about what her issues are and appreciate Dr listening to those during her care

  • January 21, 2025

    Dr. Dao always takes the time to clearly answer our questions. We always know our concerns or questions are heard and that my son is receiving the best care!

  • January 21, 2025

    Dr. Dao is amazing. He's been our son's Dr since birth. My son loves him and actually looks forward to visits so he can see him perform his magic tricks :). We love Dr. Dao so much that when he moved from Arlington, which is close to us, we followed him.

  • December 28, 2024

    Everyone was respectful

  • December 27, 2024

    Dr. Dao bonded with our little [...] and gained her trust very fast. He was a great listener and addressed all our concerns with a lot of care and kindness.

  • December 27, 2024

    [...] has been saying that she wants Dr Dao to be her only doctor. We were surprised. He passed a calm vibe to [...] and made her speak for herself and address her own concerns. She feels very comfortable and safe with him and we couldn't be happier with that. Thank you.

  • December 26, 2024

    I have infant and toddler and the nurses are amazing with them. The nurses will help them get dress after the exam.Thank you so much

  • December 24, 2024

    Dr Dao is the best. He has been with our family since birth of our kids.

  • December 21, 2024

    I like Doctor Dao. He knows how to interact with kids. My kids are very happy every time they visit doctor. Thank you very much!

  • December 18, 2024

    Great

  • December 17, 2024

    We really appreciate Dr Dao always taking the time to answer all of our questions and addressing our concerns. We really appreciate it. Thank you for your time!

  • December 14, 2024

    Great experience with staff and Dr Dao.

  • December 14, 2024

    Dr Dao was very thorough and caring.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • University of North Texas Health Science Center,Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency:
  • UAMS/Arkansas Children's Hospital
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

Recognitions

  • Mom Approved Docs

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