Pediatrician
525 Oak Centre Drive
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX
Top reviews
We scheduled an appointment with Dr.DeForest due to our previous specialist closing, it was truly a blessing in disguise. I was so nervous due to the complexity of my child’s medical history but Dr.DeForest was AMAZING! She was veShow morery thorough, informative and patient. Her bedside manner is great, she listens to your concerns, provides different treatment options and respects whatever approach you’d decide to take. Additionally it didn’t take long to get an appointment, making it easy to schedule. The office is clean and my son got a super cute goodie bag which he loved. At the end of our visit, I got a folder with our visit note, everything else we discussed during our visit like supplements etc, which is very helpful since sometimes it can be a lot to remember. We even got a school note without having to ask, that is always nice since I tend to forget all the time. We are beyond satisfied with the care our child received. I would recommend Dr.DeForest to everyone!
Dr. Patricia DeForest is truly one of a kind! She is so specific about how she analyzes and observes her patients, but most of all her genuine positive regard for her patients is out of this world! I met her for the first time recShow moreently and she made me feel like family, as a true part of her tribe, it’s a judgement-free zone. She makes you feel confident in her expertise and that she genuinely wants to help her patients and their families flourish in their everyday environment. I absolutely would recommend 10/10 Dr.DeForest and her AMAZING staff of nurses who make you feel right at home. Love them and will continue seeing them for the wellbeing of my son! Give them a shot if you’re in the SA,TX area. Join our family!
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
More About Patricia Deforest, DO
NPI Number
1386030526
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
I felt like home, not judged and understood not like other places I went with my son. The staff is beyond nice and welcoming. Dr. DeForest is very patient and sweet. The booking process is very smooth and very accommodating. I highly recommend this practice.
Our experience at THINK was great. The office was clean, and the staff were friendly. Dr. DeForest understood the assignment. It was comforting to know that my child is in great hands.
The most caring Doctor
Dr. Patricia DeForest is truly one of a kind! She is so specific about how she analyzes and observes her patients, but most of all her genuine positive regard for her patients is out of this world! I met her for the first time recently and she made me feel like family, as a true part of her tribe, it’s a judgement-free zone. She makes you feel confident in her expertise and that she genuinely wants to help her patients and their families flourish in their everyday environment. I absolutely would recommend 10/10 Dr.DeForest and her AMAZING staff of nurses who make you feel right at home. Love them and will continue seeing them for the wellbeing of my son! Give them a shot if you’re in the SA,TX area. Join our family!
First time visit the clinic as well as meeting Dr.DeForest. Staff was exceptionally friendly and Dr.DeForest was attentive, friendly and very welcoming.
Dr. DeForest is an absolutely amazing doctor! If you are a parent looking for a great doctor for your child that understands, listens tenderly, is very attentive and makes your child feel comfortable speaking with them, then she is the one! My son has been to numerous doctors and has never quite found one that took the time to really understand or listen. So glad we finally found our home with Dr. DeForest!
Our appointment with Dr. DeForest was great. She is very kind, understanding, helpful and made my son and I feel very comfortable.
We scheduled an appointment with Dr.DeForest due to our previous specialist closing, it was truly a blessing in disguise. I was so nervous due to the complexity of my child’s medical history but Dr.DeForest was AMAZING! She was very thorough, informative and patient. Her bedside manner is great, she listens to your concerns, provides different treatment options and respects whatever approach you’d decide to take. Additionally it didn’t take long to get an appointment, making it easy to schedule. The office is clean and my son got a super cute goodie bag which he loved. At the end of our visit, I got a folder with our visit note, everything else we discussed during our visit like supplements etc, which is very helpful since sometimes it can be a lot to remember. We even got a school note without having to ask, that is always nice since I tend to forget all the time. We are beyond satisfied with the care our child received. I would recommend Dr.DeForest to everyone!
She is the best doctor I have ever met! I’m recomending everyone to come here to her office! She’s perfect with babies! My son loves her!
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Dr DeForest is incredibly personable and patient. She is so wonderful with the kids too.
My son and I had a wonderful experience at our intake appointment. Staff courteous and helpful. Doctor was thorough in regards to my son’s treatment.
Dr. Deforest made our visit easy, and stress free. Having had visits with other professionals in the same realm of healthcare that did not go nearly as well, I am very grateful for her bedside manner. She was great with our child, patient, and attentive. I'm thankful we were recommended to her!!
Dr. DeForest is amazing and a huge blessing. Plus her whole staff is excellent
She knows exactly what she is doing! She patiently listened to me on every concern I had! She gave me helpful tips and knowledge on a lot! I am very happy I will bring my other baby here as well! I felt right at home and right where my baby belongs!
We have a great experience with Patricia DeForest she is very professional and treated our daughter Isabella with love and respect. Best experience!!
I really didn’t know what to expect from a virtual visit. Dr DeForrest has wonderful bedside and made us feel at ease while going thru a stressful time trying to figure out how to help our little one.
Dr. DeForest was AMAZING! She definitely gave us hope for our little one.
Dr. DeForest was great! I would highly recommend if you are in the area. If not ask for a tela visit it is worth it for sure. We definitely will continue to see her.
This is the second patient I have had the pleasure to work with Dr. DeForest. She is very thorough and listens to her patients and parents, which I love since we are with them day in and day out. She is always very supportive and informative.
Overwhelmed thought of another doctor who wouldn't listen. But Dr. DeForest is excellent and very observant and understood my grandson BJ right away. I wanted to tear up on her treating BJ with care and absolutely
We love the Dr. Thank you
yo estoy muy agradecida se da entender muy bien, y la recomiendo porque su trabajo es de calidad, me atendió muy rápido, fue muy amable, y la verdad pude tener respuestas a todas mis preguntas.
Finally, after years of various doctors and testing, we were heard, seen, and validated. It was easy and quick to receive an appointment after years of waitlists with other offices. The appointment was thorough and we are pleased with our visit. We highly recommend Dr. DeForest. Thank you!
Caring, considerate and respectful!!
Very friendly and thorough!
Dr DeForest was a great fit for the evaluation of my granddaughter! She picked up on things even I didn’t notice! Her expertise and professionalism is greatly appreciated!! She was able to diagnose my granddaughter by the end of the visit and now she can receive the necessary accommodations that she will need at school! Thank you Dr. DeForest!!
I love Dr. DeForest she so caring and concerning going the extra mile for you and your kid(s) very understanding answered all my questions gave me good help and advice
Dr. Patricia DeForest gave us the answers we were looking for, for our son. She got straight to the point and pointed us in the correct direction to start getting him the correct help that he needs to thrive with his diagnosis. Thank you Dr. Patricia DeForest!
Love Dr. Deforest very patience , kind and profesional everyone one so friendly and kind
