Dr. Shilpa Pankaj, MD, FAAP

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician
1740 W 27th St, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77008

At a glance

4.60 stars (48 reviews)
92% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 28 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Peekaboo Pediatrics
Affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Texas Children's Hospital and 2 more
4.60
48 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
3.0

Recent reviews

Dr pankaj is wonderful but the wait is ridiculous. They shouldn't over schedule, my daughters appt was for 215 we didn't leave the office til a quarter to 5 . Children get very restless they should consider that .
Verified patient
This is my first born so I'm very new to this but the office and doctor made me feel very comfortable. I'm very glad I was referred to this office .
Verified patient

Office location

Peekaboo Pediatrics
1740 W 27th St, Suite 305, Houston, TX, 77008

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In-network insurances

Aetna
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UnitedHealthcare
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BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
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Popular visit reasons

1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical
Hearing Problems
Pediatric Consultation
Pediatric Follow Up
Sleep Problems
1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical

More about Dr. Shilpa Pankaj, MD, FAAP

Dr . Shilpa Pankaj is a Board Certified Pediatrician and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She speaks both English and Spanish. She is a native Houstonian who attended college at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with a double major in Neuroscience and South Asian Studies. She was excited to return home for medical school at University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and became interested in Pediatrics early on. She pursued her Pediatric residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston as well, based out of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. When she completed her residency in 2009, she joined her mother, Dr. Heena Thakkar, in practice and was thrilled to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Since then, the practice has continued to grow. The office was renovated and expanded to 3,500 square feet in 2010 to more comfortably accommodate their patients. Dr. Pankaj has a particular interest in asthma and preventative healthcare in children. Dr. Pankaj provides complete pediatric preventative and sick care for children from birth to age 21. She values that her physician-patient relationship starts from the very first hours after birth well through the teen years and sometimes longer! She takes that responsibility and relationship seriously, and she would feel honored and privileged to participate in the care of your child. Please visit us at www.peekaboopediatrics.com for more information!

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Texas, Houston
University of Texas, Houston, Residency in Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor’s)

Practice

Peekaboo Pediatrics

Affiliation

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Texas Children's Hospital
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Professional memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics
Texas Pediatric Society
Harris County Medical Society

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1659501054

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.60
Wait time
3.04
Bedside manner
4.69
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Nice doctor except after noon visits seems to be so long! & the seating is horrible had to sit outside with my TWO children.
Dr. Shilpa is wonderful , I am very pleased with the way she consults with my toddler.
Verified patient
Dr shilpa Pankaj was great but her nurses were very rude and had attitude problems.
Verified patient
Mother daughter team. I love it!!!! My kids have been patients for over 6years.
Verified patient
Visit with the doctor was GREAT but the nursing staff left much to be desired.
The doctor was great but the nurses were not nice, friendly, nor helpful.
Very nice and great with my daughter. Made her feel very comfortable.
Love how nice the doctor is, never a long wait! Always a good visit.
Verified patient
I love this doctor's office, just wish the wait wasn't so long
Verified patient
She was great and she asked questions. She listens as well.
Verified patient
She was very sweet, kind, professional and caring!
Verified patient
muy amable el staff y la dra. :)
Dr pankaj is wonderful but the wait is ridiculous. They shouldn't over schedule, my daughters appt was for 215 we didn't leave the office til a quarter to 5 . Children get very restless they should consider that .
Verified patient
This is my first born so I'm very new to this but the office and doctor made me feel very comfortable. I'm very glad I was referred to this office .
Verified patient
The doctor and staff are awesome but the people in the waiting room are loud, disrespectful and let the children run all over the place.
This is a very busy clinic. The only down side was the wait time. Dr. Pankaj was very professional and sweet. My child was well taken care of.
Verified patient
Doctor was amazing but the visit I give it a 5. I arrived 20 minutes before my appointment just incase there was anything they needed. I filled out all the paperwork on line yesterday but yet I still had to fill it out all over again today. I specifically put on this site yesterday that I needed 4 month shots for my baby and her DOB is 1.24.14. I wish someone would have actually reviewed the paperwork before I went into the office since the informed me that my daughter could not get her shots for another week.
Verified patient
I really liked the doctor, but like others have said the staff are not very friendly and the wait was excruciating! No toys (doctor office appropriate) just a packed waiting room full if restless kids and parents/caregivers.
Verified patient
The doctor is really nice!! I love her for my daughter. But one of the nurses that weighed her & everything had an attitude with me before I saw the doctor. Besides that everything was good, didn't wait too long.
Very professional. Great bedside manners.
Verified patient
Great doc
Verified patient
Doctor Pankaj is very confidence inspiring. She is very professional and knowledgeable. The wait time was a bit long, but once she saw my son, I knew he got the best doctor. Excellent pediatrician!
Verified patient
This was our first visit. We waited about 45 min. for our appointment. Once we saw Dr. Pankaj, she was completely focused on understanding my daughter's health concerns. She really took her time with the examination. She was kind, patient and her smile made my daughter feel comfortable!
Verified patient
Great Dr and staff, wait time was long though.
She's awesome!
Verified patient
Excellent doctor always friendly
She is a very great doctor. My son has a phobia about doctors and she made him feel safe. I highly recommend her. The wait was worth it!
Good doctor but the wait time was too long
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Awesome doctor!
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Shilpa Pankaj affiliated with?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Shilpa Pankaj work with?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj works with Peekaboo Pediatrics.

Where is Dr. Shilpa Pankaj's office located?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj's office is located at 1740 W 27th St, Houston, TX 77008.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shilpa Pankaj have?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shilpa Pankaj?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Hearing Problems, Pediatric Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shilpa Pankaj on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shilpa Pankaj speak?

Dr. Shilpa Pankaj speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Shilpa Pankaj in reviews?

48 patients have reviewed Dr. Shilpa Pankaj. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 4.69/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.04/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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