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Meet Dr. Donald Beam
The blood system and clotting system are very complex, and it takes very special doctors to care for children and teenagers with diseases of the blood. As a pediatric hematologist at Cook Children's, Dr. Donald Beam understands how blood functions in the body, and when things don't work like they should, he's here to help make them better.
Only one month into medical school he discovered pediatric hematology and oncology and knew that's what he was going to specialize in. He enjoys working together with other specialists to find the best treatment and care for his young patients. "There's always something new, something extraordinary, something more to learn, and more advancements in medicine." And for Dr. Beam, that means a remarkable number of children are able to get well.
Dr. Beam believes in working with patients and families, guiding parents as they support their child through treatment. He's very active in research at Cook Children's. He's also an advocate for kids around the world who are diagnosed with blood disorders. His health advocacy has led to participation in a World Federation of Hemophilia sponsored project in Peru. He participated in the project for nine years, empowering people—including the medical community—to a higher level of understanding and creating a summer camp for kids with hemophilia.
When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Beam loves to travel. He might be found climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, swimming with great white sharks off the African coast, relaxing at a beachside hut in Fiji, sightseeing through Europe, or finding his Zen in Zanzibar.
But a single visit to Dr. Beam's office, tells anyone who enters what he cares about most. One wall is covered with diplomas. A second wall is covered in art and photos given to him by patients throughout the years. "Without a doubt," he says, "the second wall means more to me."
I would like to recognize Dr. Donald Beam. He is a very personal doctor and takes the time and initiative to understand and know everything about my health and condition as his patient. He makes everything very clear and answers questions to the best of his ability and in a way that I can understand. Dr. Donald Beam is a great doctor and caregiver to me and most likely other children like me! – Patient
Services
- Hematology diagnosis and care
- Outpatient and inpatient services
Reviews
Average rating:
| Questions were addressed |
4,9
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| Provider explained things clearly |
5
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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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noviembre 04, 2025
Everything went well!
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noviembre 04, 2025
The staff was so kind to my child that was scared of a needle. Dr. Beam always makes us feel at ease when we see him and is he so good and very nice to our daughter. We really love him!
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octubre 25, 2025
We always have a great experience with the team every visit.
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octubre 24, 2025
Every experience has been awesome.
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octubre 24, 2025
Dr. Beam and team are excellent with making my son feel comfortable.
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octubre 07, 2025
We was a half hour late and they still managed to make room to see us the same day.
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octubre 07, 2025
We have been seeing Dr. Beam since [...] was two and he show a sincere concern about my son. He's not afraid to get personal with him. He even encourages him.
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agosto 28, 2025
They go above and beyond to address our issues. You can't ask for better people than them.
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agosto 08, 2025
Dr. Beam is wonderful and has developed a great repoire with my daughter; getting a teen girl to laugh is no small feat. He did a fantastic job explaining her [...] and future life events to keep in mind regarding the condition without making it scary or feel like something that will limit her in any way.
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agosto 05, 2025
Dr. Beam always makes my daughter fill safe and can talk to him openly about how she feel and medication options and why it's important to take meds., get sleep, and eat a proper diet.
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julio 01, 2025
Dr Beam is fantastic
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junio 21, 2025
Dr Beam and his staff are the best!
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junio 21, 2025
Been seeing Dr. Beam since 2009. It's always nothing but good with our visits.
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junio 08, 2025
Very professional
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mayo 11, 2025
The doctor is always professional and he explains everything to myself and daughter in a simple and understandable manner.
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abril 09, 2025
The entire staff is great. The info from of well care is always discussed and up coming appts are generally scheduled that day and her meds are addressed to be filled at the pharmacy and update on doses are explained. Love the care and it makes me comfortable knowing she(we)is in goods hand. Thanks
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marzo 23, 2025
All experience was good
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marzo 23, 2025
Dr.Beam is the very best doctor. The nurse who took my daughter blood the the very best.
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marzo 21, 2025
All the staff was welcoming
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marzo 21, 2025
The doctor was very nice and informative listened to my questions and gave a good explanation
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marzo 20, 2025
Doctor answered all questions absolutely great
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marzo 20, 2025
Best clinic we have been to all were excellent
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marzo 01, 2025
Dr Beam and [...] the nurse are great
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febrero 11, 2025
So good
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febrero 11, 2025
Perfect perfect
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enero 20, 2025
Dr Beam and his entire staff have always been fantastic in their care and commitment to excellent patient care.
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diciembre 30, 2024
WE do not have any bad experience so far. Dr. Beam addresses our concern nicely and we are happy with him.
Publications
- Safety and Efficiancy of Long-Term Open-Label Dosing of Subcutaneous (SC) Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Nancy Carpenter, Melissa Eisen, 21st Congress of the European Hematology Association Copenhagen, Denmark, June 9–12, 2016, Haematologica June 2016 101: 1-881, Abstract E1416
- Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Phase 3, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Tarantino MD, Bussel JB, Blanchette VS, Despotovic J, Bennett C, Raj A, Williams B, Beam D, Morales J, Rose MJ, Carpenter N, Nie K, Eisen M. Lancet. 2016 Apr 18 PubMed PMID: 27103127
- A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Romiplostim in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Nancy Carpenter, Kun Nie, Melissa Eisen Blood 2015 126:7
- Safety and Efficacy of Long-Term Open-Label Dosing of Subcutaneous (SC) Romiplostim in Pediatric Patients with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Michael D Tarantino, James B. Bussel, Victor S. Blanchette, Jenny M. Despotovic, Carolyn Bennett, Ashok Raj, Bronwyn Williams, Donald Beam, Jaime Morales, Melissa J. Rose, Kun Nie, Melissa Eisen Blood 2015 126:3467
- Isolation of oligodendrocyte-like cells from human umbilical cord blood. Tracy E, Aldrink J,Panosian J, Beam D, Thacker J, Reese M, Kurtzberg J. Cytotherapy, 2008 Jun 3:1-8.
- Outcomes of unrelated umbilical cord blood transplantation for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Donald Beam, Poe MD, Provenzale JM, Szabolcs P, Martin PL, Prasad V, Parikh S, Driscoll T, Mukundan S, Kurtzberg J, Escolar ML. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2007 Jun;13(6):665-774.
- Cytomegalovirus Presenting as Kostmann-like Syndrome in a Two Year Old. Donald Beam and Jeroudi, M. Louisiana Society of Internal Medicine Archives. March 2003.
- Manganese Inhibition of 5'-Nucleotidase from Bovine Milk Fat Globule Membranes. Xi-Yaun Luo, Romanesko M, Beam D, Weinar E and Snow LD. Medical Science Research 24:723-725, 1996.
Education
- Medical school:
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport LA
- Residency:
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport LA
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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