Referral Directory

Physician Contact:

Frank E. McDonald, M.D.

Hospital Contact:

Julie Cook, MS, CCC-SLP

Key Contact:

Julie Cook, MS, CCC-SLP

Phone numbers:

214-456-5263
Fax 214-456-6529

Description of services:

A licensed master’s level speech pathologist completes a thorough history and evaluates oral motor function and feeding skills through direct observation and hands-on assessment. A video swallow study is completed if indicated. Results and recommendations are discussed.

Procedures performed or problems diagnosed and treated:

• Feeding/oral motor assessment
• Video swallow study with radiology

Information for referral sources:

• Any child with history of chronic feeding/swallowing problems or history of aspiration.
• A written referral from physician or referral source is required.
• Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.
• Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled.
• Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician.
• Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:

• Patient name and date of birth
• Probable diagnosis
• Insurance/referral information
• Physician clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician

Other locations:

Feeding/oral motor evaluations also available at:

Children's Specialty Center of Desoto
2828 Duke of Gloucester, Suite #100
Desoto, Texas 75115
972-572-5640
Clinic Contact: Renee Matherne, MS, CCC-SLP

Children's Specialty Center of Mesquite
1600 Republic Parkway, Suite 100
Mesquite, Texas 75150
972-613-2388
Clinic Contact: Brittney Daniels, MS, CFY-SLP

Children’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion at Legacy
7609 Preston Road
Plano, Texas 75024
1-888-730-DOCS (3627)
fax 972-673-4103
Clinic Contact: Jessica A. Reva, MS, SCCC-SLP

Video swallow studies at the Dallas campus only.

Why Children's Medical Center?

• Children's Speech Pathology department provides comprehensive assessment of feeding disorders.
• Our staff is trained to evaluate feeding disorders using a holistic approach that includes assessment of patients presenting with disorders/delays of oral motor development, sensory integration, behavioral issues and postural control of the head, neck and trunk.
• Treatment options include therapy, a home program and referral to outside facilities if indicated.

Related Listings:

Clinical Nutrition
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Speech Pathology
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)

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