Welcome

At Cook Children's Lake Forest, we're here to help you raise a healthy child from infancy through the transition to adulthood. We offer well checks, immunizations, school and sports physicals, injury treatment, and care for both short-term illnesses and longer-lasting conditions.

If your child needs additional help, we can connect you with more than 60 Cook Children's specialty clinics. We're always ready to answer questions and share resources. Feel free to reach out — if you're expecting, you can even meet us before birth to see if we're a good fit. We're looking forward to your visit with us in Lake Forest.

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Shoo flu, don't bother me!

Kids don't want to play around with the flu. Please call us today, and let's get them immunized. It's the best defense for your child, and we'll happily answer any questions your family might have.

Appointments   Vaccine info

Your Care Team

Pavan Bang, MD

Pediatrics
4.7 out of 5
84 Ratings
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Accepting new patients

Daniel Vernier, MD

Pediatrics
4.9 out of 5
97 Ratings
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Accepting new patients

Rita Joe-Yu, MD

Pediatrics
4.8 out of 5
84 Ratings
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Accepting new patients

Kim Andrews, APRN, CPNP, NP

Pediatrics
4.4 out of 5
61 Ratings
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What our families say

Above and beyond

This place has always been good, but Dr. Bang has made it great and possibly the best pediatrician we've ever had!!

Team shine

Best office hands down!!!

Love the experience

Kim Andrews is amazing and check-in ladies as well!

Team shine

The front and back office staff as well as Dr. Bang are all very kind, helpful and insightful.

Basic good experience

Thank you to the providers and all the staff for your help.

Above and beyond

Cook Children's on Lake Forest in McKinney is the best for my family.

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Pediatric Services

Your child's health and well-being are at the center of everything we do. As one of more than 40 Cook Children's pediatric offices in North Texas, our doctors are committed to providing:

  • Well checks and immunizations
  • School and sport physicals
  • Flu shots
  • Developmental problems
  • Acute illness
  • Parent/Doctor consultations
  • Patient and parent education
  • ADHD management
  • Vision and hearing screens
  • Disease prevention
  • Injury treatment
  • Chronic conditions

Trusted expertise: Our doctors are board-certified, which means they are trained and experienced in caring for infants, young children and teens. From the moment you contact us, you'll experience our deep commitment to your family. Meet your pediatrician.

Timely care: Same-day appointments are available for your child's pressing needs. We also offer virtual video visits for certain appointments and can answer your questions by phone. If your child needs help after hours, Cook Children's offers a growing number of urgent care locations.

Coordinated specialty services: If your child has a more complex medical need, we can refer you to nationally recognized specialists in the Cook Children's network. We partner with more than 60 specialty clinics to ensure every child gets the care they need.

Easy access: Our MyCookChildren's patient portal makes it easy to stay in touch. Message your pediatrician with a question. Schedule an appointment or see test results. You can even send a picture or video for immediate concerns. Need to upload a sports form for your doctor to complete? You can do that, too. Our virtual help desk is here if you need assistance.

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Dr. Bang with girl and plushie
Dr. Bang Watching two girls shaking hands
Girl with stethoscope examining Dr. Bang

Appointments

New and existing patients looking to schedule an appointment or consultation with can call 972-548-0758. Existing patients with a MyCookChildren's patient portal account can schedule their next appointment online.

Hours

Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish