About Us
The pediatric specialists of Children Are Special come together in a values-based voluntary association dedicated to the care of children. The bond that brings them together is a shared commitment to quality of medical care. This community of private physicians is dedicated to accessibility, effective communication, continuous learning and sharing of information, and collaborative care in the best interests of each child.
Our Mission is to improve the medical well-being of infants, children, and adolescents through offering personalized and comprehensive medical care by the most experienced pediatric specialists in the community.
We believe that no one knows a child as well as the parent does: parents, along with their physicians, become our partners in a child’s care and have an active voice in all treatment plans. Our physicians know that the time of your child’s diagnosis and treatment is a very stressful one and we strive to provide an open, welcoming environment.
Our pediatric practices are dedicated to helping children grow up strong and healthy. We are dedicated to the medical and surgical needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Our board-certified physicians and support staff understand the fears, needs and concerns of families. We put an emphasis on providing the highest quality of care, while taking the time to make sure our patients and families have the support they need.
Featured Physician
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Dr. Annette Whitney obtained her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and is a member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas. Her areas of clinical interest are pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease (celiac sprue), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Whitney is in private practice. She has been rated, “Top Pediatricians in Dallas”, D Magazine 2004, D Magazine 2007, and D Magazine 2010.
She is a member of the Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, UT Southwestern and is on the Medical Advisory Board, North Texas Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Dr. Whitney serves as an advisor on a subcommittee of the American College of Gastroenterology on how to transition pediatric GI patients into adult gastroenterologists practice.
She is past Medical Director of CCFA Camp Oasis. Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.