Dr. Pate and Dr. Arnal are both amazing doctors who really listen to both parents and children. My…read morekids have been coming here since birth and they always do a thorough job with loving care. I feel so blessed to have them and their entire staff care for our kids! Their staff is amazing, the nurses are great, and Ms. Janie is so sweet. They are diligent and hard working.

My daughter sees Janet Pate for her pediatrician. She is less than six months old and I feel like…read moreDr. Pate is the best advocate for us. I am a nurse myself, and can be picky at times for patient care but Dr. Pate has put me at ease and I feel that I 100 percent have the best pediatrician in all of Houston. I work within a large pediatric hospital, and for me to step outside the system to seek my own pedi is huge and speaks for Dr. Pate's capabilities. Dr. Pate has actively listened to all of our concerns, took account my personal health history, and truly been there for our family. She is also available at all hours for emergencies via her electronic communication service. 20/10 would recommend Dr. Pate and her office staff.

Some of the reception is extremely unprofessional lobby is…read morehot and an absolute mess pushing a narrative and not allowing parents to make informed decisions I would stay far away from here

Dr. Farella is by far the best doctor! I did not know what to expect as a first time mom and she…read morehas made every decision and plan for my baby so easy! We moved recently and will still make the 45 min drive to see her!

Choosing a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. It involves the…read morecare and well being of your child(ren) and can/will have an immeasurable impact on their future health. Dr. Wolens is incredible in every aspect. He's professional, personable, caring and will truly do any and everything he can to ensure your little one is well and that you have peace of mind. He's very friendly and enjoyable to talk to and is just a good person all around. He's also an excellent doctor and that is the most crucial of all requirements in a pediatrician. Whether it's your first, second or following child, there will always be questions and concerns even when they are healthy. Even if you have a medical background you will still have concerns as a parent. Dr. Wolens will answer all questions no matter how many you have or how "over worried" the questions seem. He never acts condescending or impatient. Dr. Wolens takes time with each patient and parent and thoroughly explains check-up procedures, what to expect in milestone development, vaccinations and will go over any necessary information to keep you up-to-date and informed about well child care. Open and clear communication is a must for any type healthcare and that is what Dr. Wolens believes, too. His manner with children is very kind and he has a way of putting kids at ease and making exams go smoothly and children like him. The office is well set up with separate waiting rooms for well and "under the weather" patients. The themes are fun for children and there is always a movie playing in each waiting room as well as an array of toys and books. The exam rooms each have their own theme that children will enjoy. These also have books and toys to keep kids occupied. Everything is entered into the computer and parents can access VIP Pediatrics's website to schedule and confirm appointments, update information, access their child's medical records and find out what vaccinations are upcoming, view required lab results, history, etc. Current and updated information about VIP Pediatrics is also posted as well as upcoming events such as the annual Flu Boo in October. The staff are also professional and courteous. My interactions with them have always been positive. If Dr. Wolens is unavailable, the nurse practitioner is also very good and will take her time to answer questions and thoroughly assess your reason for visiting and take care of things. VIP Pediatrics is impressive on all levels professional and personal. Not only will you and your child be treated like a person but your child will receive excellent quality care for staying healthy and that in itself is priceless.

My son had his first annual visit with Dr. Mahadevan and it was a wonderful experience. There was…read moreno wait time which was refreshing after long wait times at Blue Fish the last 4 years. She was so thorough and didn't make us feel rushed. I had been looking for a more holistic doctor and I'm so grateful to have found her. I would recommend this practice to anyone. The only downside was the year long waitlist but it was worth the wait!

She is so rude...talks down to you...a hard pass. ..especially when it comes to your childread more

An extraordinary pediatrician. I brought my baby in for a routine checkup and Dr. Black was so…read morethorough and kind. Good news or bad I left this visit feeling informed. So sad my insurance won't cover me for this location anymore Dr. Black would have been our pediatrician for years to come.

Dr Ransom is amazing. She takes fantastic care of my 3 children. I am so lucky to have her careread more

Disclaimer, I have not physically gone in the office yet. I just moved to the area, so called to…read moresee if they have any same day availability for my sick toddler with a high fever. I was told that I need to go online to fill out a new patient application, and it would take 5 days to process. I did mention that my toddler has a high fever and is in pain, she said to take her else where because thats the process if your child wants to go here in the future.

Parents BEWARE you "DO NOT have the choice to Opt out of vaccinations" for your children at this…read morelocation. What doctor FORCE vaccines upon a child and has it in their company policies???? The real drug dealer is at this location. Called for an Annual check up. (Basically to have a physical form completed for Boy Scout of America, by Monday). I was told if you do NOT have all shots up to date they will NOT accept the patient. Which we are all updated. And if you do NOT wish to receive upcoming shots They will not accept you as a patient neither. Ps. No one time visit here. They motto is Stay away if you don't plan to come everyday. No thank you. Side detail note: I've been told before people are treated differently depending on the insurance ( government assistance or private). I have private insurance and still don't give you the option to opt out vaccinations for you child. Which that don't matter anyway. Everyone has the right to choose for their children. First time hearing this nonsense. It's a No for me.

I took my son here until after his 17th birthday. I like how organized the office is and how nice…read morethe staff is. The doctor is great and spent her time with us and made sure all of our questions were answered. Thank you!

We have been going to Texas children's heights for several years now and we always receive great…read morecare! Office staff is polite, and they are quick to check us in. Most importantly we love Dr. Johnson , she is always thorough and takes care of all our concerns. We will continue to stay under her care even though we have moved a little further away!

Most Front staff needs customer service for sure ! But Drs here are super nice and caringread more

I have thought about writing this review for a while now. We moved from Houston to Austin and STILL…read moredrove down to see this practice for several months. Flat out - I just did not trust another Pediatrician (I tried) like I trusted Bambi and her staff. I have never felt more listened to and understood medically than I was here. My son was not easy when he was born, and Dr. Hoefner never made me feel like my concerns were ridiculous or over the top. I was nurtured as a mother while also being educated. I CAN NOT express how amazing this office made me feel. Every detail down to the receptionists was so thoughtful and personal. Everything about River Oaks Pediatrics is a case study in how medicine should make you feel. Bedside manner? They're the experts. Love them.

I love Dr. Hoefner! We found her from our insurance directory after moving to Houston and leaving…read moreour previous pediatrician behind. We couldn't be happier! She is very thorough and so great with my daughter. She made her feel comfortable and talked to her in a very personal and almost grown up way. She has made great recommendations to us for everything from an eye doctor to swim lessons which was great being we were relatively new to the city when we found her. Her staff is also great. It's a small practice which I appreciate having come from a larger one with 10+ pediatricians. We've been able to form a close relationship with her and her staff. Even though it's a small office, their availability and super short wait times are really great compared to say a larger practice which always seem to be completely booked and very busy. I can't say enough great things about her! I think some parents in this city prefer the larger name brand offices (Texas Children's, Memorial Hermann, etc.) being that they seemingly have all the bells and whistles (I.e., more resources, newer offices, more doctors, things like that). It all comes down to what you're looking for and what you value most.

Appointments are easy to make. Place has been super clean during and post Covid. Staff are friendly…read moreand flow is organized. There is always an officer on duty so super safe. Dr.Cook is the best and has seen my child since 2020.

I'm extremely disheartened by my experience here. When it comes to the care of our children we are…read moreall looking for a pediatrician that won't take their care lightly. Instead my experience has been chalked up on their end to merely an inconvenience. I called prior to the birth of my son to confirm if the pcp of my choice was taking new patients. I was told they were only taking newborns and to designate the doctor as the pcp at the hospital. This was different to the process with my first so I called back to confirm and was told the same thing. We've had multiple visits now with whom I thought was my pcp. At each visit I was asked who is my pcp and have given their name. I went into my MyChart to schedule an appointment for my child only to see a pcp had been selected on my behalf. When I called to ask about this I'm only now being told my desired pcp is not taking any new patients, newborn or otherwise, and simply sorry that someone gave me the wrong info on multiple occasions. For me I'm not willing to accept that type of treatment when it comes to the care of my child. I'm not willing to stick around and see what other ways they are willing to "inconvenience" me and my loved ones. Now I am scrambling to find a pcp that works for our family that will take a non-newborn and so far am striking out Update: I spoke with the location manager and she was much more helpful than front desk staff going through doctors accepting patients and their qualifications and assuring me that she would go back to my call recording and retrain the team. That acknowledgment and correction would've gone much further earlier, instead I have chosen a pcp at a different location.

Great customer service and doctors are always very attentive to their patients. Highly recommend!read more

Wouldn't go back at all they send me me a bill that I didn't even owe and they even put the wrong…read moreinsurance on my file so now they charging me almost 300 for no reason, I called to tell them and they couldn't even explain they just told me to call my insurance .