NATHAN COOK
Pediatrics
About
Dr. Nathan Cook is a pediatrician who embraces a faith‑based, relationship‑centered approach to care. At Dockside Pediatrics, he and his colleagues prioritize direct access, next‑day appointments, and extended visits so families receive personalized, high‑quality care without the barriers of traditional insurance models. He believes medicine is a calling to serve, and his practice philosophy reflects a commitment to building lasting relationships with each child and family.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Cook has a heart for global health, having spent two years in Kijabe, Kenya, where he provided pediatric care to resource‑poor and orphaned children and trained local physicians. He remains active in his community through missions with Samaritan’s Purse and involvement in Freedom Baptist Church, bringing the same compassion and dedication to his local patients.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri
- Residency
- Pediatrics - Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City)
- Board certification
- American Board of Pediatrics
- Years in practice
- 17+ years
- Specialty
- Pediatrics
Training programs
- Residency Pediatrics · Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City)
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1396918926 · active
- Primary license
- North Carolina · 2011-00110
Practice
Where Dr. COOK practices
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Dockside Pediatrics
Wilmington, NC
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics · Member
Community
Active in missions with Samaritan’s Purse, participates in Freedom Baptist Church, and engages in local volunteer and leadership roles.
International experience
Provided pediatric care and training at A.I.C. Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, serving resource‑poor and orphaned children.
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.