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Summary: - Children's Health is a nonprofit pediatric health system based in Dallas, Texas, serving children from birth to age 21 with primary and specialty care, inpatient services, home health, and a pediatric research institute. - It operates two main hospitals (Children's Medical Center Dallas and Children's Medical Center Plano), plus seven specialty centers and 19 clinics across North Texas. - The system includes a Level 1 trauma center and specialty transplant services (kidney, liver, heart, bowel, bone marrow). It also emphasizes community outreach, health equity, and research. - For DeSoto, TX specifically: while the excerpt notes multiple locations in North Texas, it does not list a DeSoto location. The closest known networks are in Dallas/Fort Worth area with clinics and hospitals under Children's Health. - Contact and further information: headquarters at 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235; main phone 1-844-424-4537 or +1 214-456-7000. Website: childrens.com. If you’re seeking primary care specifically in DeSoto, you may want to check the Children’s Health website or contact the provided numbers to confirm availability of a DeSoto location or nearby clinics within the system.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

2828 Duke of Gloucester, Ste 106, DeSoto, Texas 75115

Phone

469-303-8580

Email

patientbilling@childrens.com

Opening Hours

Mo-Fr 8:00-17:00

Services Offered

  • Primary Care
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Pediatric care for children
  • well visits
  • sick visits
  • acute care
  • annual check-ups
  • vaccinations
  • care coordination

Technology & Equipment

  • Symptom checker
  • Online appointment requests
  • Patient portal
  • Billing and insurance cost estimates

Team

  • Nicole Tarrant Brown, MD — Primary Care Provider
  • Thomas Walter Deacon, MD — Primary Care Provider
  • Jacquelynn Antoinette Longshaw, MD — Primary Care Provider
  • Mark Douglas Towns, MD — Primary Care Provider
  • Danielle Marie Emmett, APRN, PNP-PC, PNP — Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What services are offered at this location?

Primary care and pediatric services, including visits with board-certified pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.

Is parking available?

Free parking is available at Primary Care Desoto.

What are the office hours?

Mo-Fr 8:00-17:00

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Towns): 4.5 out of 5 stars (17 reviews)

Patients praise

  • knowledgeable and encouraging physicians
  • thorough bedside manner from some providers
  • effective systems for scheduling and movement during visits (specialty center)
  • long-term trust with specific pediatricians

Common complaints

  • rude front office staff
  • unorganized or unclear communication from staff
  • concerns regarding quality of care following transition to Children's Health system
  • administrative issues during check-in process

"The lady who checked me in at the front desk was very rude and not helpful at all. The other ladies just watched but didn’t offer to help."

LocalityBiz (Children's Health Primary Care Desoto)

"Dr. Glasser listens to understand and spends a great deal of time with us during our visits; we never feel rushed. I could not be happier with the care my daughter receives at this clinic!"

LocalityBiz (Children's Health Specialty Center Desoto)

"Since they have switched to Children's Health Care Providers, their service in every category has declined. Their communication and front office staff is very unorganized and unclear."

LocalityBiz (Children's Health Primary Care Desoto)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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