Pediatrician
525 Oak Centre Drive
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX
78258
Top reviews
I had the pleasure of bringing my son to see Dr. DeForest, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. A a parent who has been through several provider visits, I’ve seen my share of doctors and can say that Dr. DeForest truly sShow moretands out with her exceptional bedside manner. She was thorough, kind, and amazing in how she interacted with my son while gathering information from me. Following the assessment she explained the diagnosis, provided feedback and made sure that I had referrals and resources in hand prior to leaving the appointment. The entire staff at the practice was equally kind and considerate, creating a sensory-friendly and socially accommodating environment for my son. It was a far more pleasant experience than previous appointments we’ve had elsewhere. I highly recommend Dr. DeForest! She truly made a positive impact on our visit, and I’m grateful for her expertise and care.
Dr.DeForest made sure to address my concerns regarding my children’s health & care. She made me aware of getting cleared diagnosis for my children as well as making sure I was okay with starting medications. I felt that I was in cShow moreontrol of my children’s care & nothing was rushed. Although my phone died in the middle of our conversation, nothing was not explored & I look forward to working with her in the future.
Patricia K. DeForest, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized expertise in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and child development. Dr. DeForest treats patients at the San Antonio branch of THINK Neurology for Kids in Texas.
Dr. DeForest majored in education for her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University – Kingsville, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1990. She went on to earn a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix in 2004. After teaching students and professional development for 20 years, Dr. DeForest pursued her passion for medicine. She enrolled at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, to complete her medical degree in 2015.
As a native Texan, Dr. DeForest returned to complete a pediatric residency and a pediatric palliative and hospice medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. She served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UT Health in San Antonio, treating children with multiple medical complexities for three years. She also served as a general pediatrician in Rolla, Missouri, for two years and was named Preceptor of the Year in 2022. She recently joined THINK Neurology for Kids to merge her knowledge of education with her medical expertise to benefit children with developmental disorders. Dr. DeForest holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.
When she is not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. DeForest enjoys spending time with her husband, adult children, grandchildren, and labrador fur babies.
ADHD
ADD
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformations
Concussions
CT Scan
Developmental Delay
Dizziness
EEG
Epilepsy
Fainting
Headaches
ImPACT Testing
Memory Problems
Migraine
MRI
Seizure Disorder
Sleep Medicine
Sports Neurology
Tourette Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremors
Location
THINK Neurology for Kids
525 Oak Centre Drive
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX, 78258
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NPI Number
1386030526
Reviews
Very informative and explains everything so well. I learned a lot about my child and got some great resources.
Mrs. Defrost got my daughter to smile and be happy to meet her on her first visit which is hard to do. She also paid attention to her behavior and notice things right away to get her tested for to be sure there isn’t an underlying issue. I could tell she loves what she does. Awesome
Dr. DeForest was attentive and understanding. We had a great experience with her!
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Good service
First of all thank you Dr. DeForest for everything you do and continue to do. We are blessed to have found you! Thank you to the THINK Neurology team for making our visits positive. I 100% would definitely recommend Dr. DeForest and the THINK Neurology team.
We had a great first visit and will definitely be going back. Dr DeForest was very pleasant and Kind!!
My encounter with Dr. DeForest was great.
I had the pleasure of bringing my son to see Dr. DeForest, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. A a parent who has been through several provider visits, I’ve seen my share of doctors and can say that Dr. DeForest truly stands out with her exceptional bedside manner. She was thorough, kind, and amazing in how she interacted with my son while gathering information from me. Following the assessment she explained the diagnosis, provided feedback and made sure that I had referrals and resources in hand prior to leaving the appointment. The entire staff at the practice was equally kind and considerate, creating a sensory-friendly and socially accommodating environment for my son. It was a far more pleasant experience than previous appointments we’ve had elsewhere. I highly recommend Dr. DeForest! She truly made a positive impact on our visit, and I’m grateful for her expertise and care.
She was very aware with the telehealth call and was able to diagnose effectively
Our son is Autistic and has anxiety about Dr's and dr visits. The office was very clean. They had different toys to keep him occupied while we were discussing things about him. Dr DeForest was very kind and did not push medication. We had a wonderful experience.
Dr. DeForest has been amazing. Open communication, compassion, and understanding across the board.
Always so kind and understanding. Thank you for being you!
This was my son’s first evaluation and she made the process so calming and easy to understand.
Love her!
We were able to get in very quickly for an appointment. Dr. Deforest truly listened to us and validated our experiences and observations. I would highly recommend her and this office.
Awesome experience!
Dr DeForest was a pleasure to work with! She made my 16 yr old son feel at ease and was nothing but encouraging. We were very pleased with her knowledge and support.
Buena experiencia son muy atentos
THINK Neurology for Kids in San Antonio, Tx has a wonderful staff. Very polite, patient and knowledgeable. Dr. Patricia Deforest was a pleasure to speak with. Dr. Deforest expressed genuine interest in helping Diagnose my son. I felt confident after our appointment. Thank you!
Dr. DeForest was very sweet, informative and helpful. I’m so glad we found this place and I am very hopeful for the progress my child will make moving forward
Dr.DeForest made sure to address my concerns regarding my children’s health & care. She made me aware of getting cleared diagnosis for my children as well as making sure I was okay with starting medications. I felt that I was in control of my children’s care & nothing was rushed. Although my phone died in the middle of our conversation, nothing was not explored & I look forward to working with her in the future.
Dr DeForest is incredible, she took her time, listened to my concerns and gave multiple treatment options. We are so happy with THINK.
Great communication with us parents. Explained everything in detail. Was very patient with my son and did everything on his time. Made sure we understood everything she was telling us. She is great!!!
Dr. DeForest was receptive to our concerns for our son. She went above and beyond to refer us for services and additional evaluations to rule our other possibilities.
DeForest was very easy to talk to and I truly felt that she understood our concerns.
Dr. Deforest was great to work with. She listened to every issue my child had and made him feel very comfortable talking to her.
DeForest was very affirming and validated my concerns about my child’s autism. The process was smooth and efficient. I recommend her work!
Very thorough and responsive. Appreciate the time she took to answer question and explain simplistically.
Dr. Deforest was very committed to helping us understand our grandson’s concerns. She’s very friendly, and professional.
