Fred Perkins Jr., MD

Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Medical Director, CHRISTUS Children's Epilepsy Center

Pediatric Neurology
English
All Ages
4.9/5 Read Reviews
210-704-4841
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Meet Fred Perkins Jr., MD

Growing up in a miliary family with a special needs sibling, Dr. Perkins' family experienced multiple moves and many medical challenges. He says the city of San Antonio and the military community helped shape his perceptions from a young age. He understands the value of working together to protect those who can’t protect themselves.

Growing up, he was fascinated by technology, sciences of all kinds and systems. This led to an interest in neurosciences, ultimately medical school, residency/fellowship and a fascination for epilepsy and autism. His goal is to help children with neurological problems (especially epilepsy and autism) attain the highest quality of life possible. He says he has been fortunate to work with very talented and dedicated people – which continues to this day.

Dr. Perkins' wife is a pediatrician and they have one child who is studying horticulture at Texas State University. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, baking and being outdoors. 

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna - Commercial, Behavorial Health, and Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid, CHIP and Perinate
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Blue Essentials
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)- Blue Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) -CHRISTUS Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield TX (BCBSTX) - PPO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna Commercial
  • Community First Health Plan (CFHP) - Medicaid
  • Driscoll Health
  • El Paso Health
  • FirstCare Health Plan
  • Healthcare Highways Commercial
  • Humana
  • Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - Commercial PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina - Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Oscar Health - Commerical EPO
  • Superior Health Plan - Medicaid
  • TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)Community Plan - Medicaid

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: UTHSC-Houston

Fellowship: UTHSC-Houston

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Houston- Residency: Pediatric Neurology

Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.9
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.9
  • Spent Enough Time 4.8
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (8)

5.0

Me gusta mucho la actitud y la atención que le pone Ami niño grasias

5.0

Patient, kind, elaborates about any questions that are concerneing.

5.0

Dr. Perkins is very thorough and is very good at explaining things to children and parents.

5.0

Dr. Perkins is very knowledgeable and patient with our son. We feel very blessed that he is in San Antonio.

5.0

Dr. Perkins is so patient and knowledgeable. He’s been a blessing to our son.

5.0

Dr Perkins is excellent at what he does. He recorded the visit to allow him to give me his full attention. He listened to me, while also watching my child. He not only explained it in great detail but in a way I could understand. If he used medical terminology, he would then explain what it meant. Dr Perkins came up with several options for treatment my child. This experience was so positive. I have seen several neurologist who really didn't offer much assistance. As a parent, you are always searching for the best possible care for your kids. Dr Perkins is that person.

5.0

Dr. Perkins made us feel at ease when he gave us our grandson‘s diagnosis. He has a great Demeanor and bedside manner Which Showed us that he really enjoys What he does. We really loved the way that he helped our grandson feel at ease By playing game tactics with him while he was being examined. The whole time we were there Dr. Perkins Spoke to us in a way that we could easily understand and he consistently asked if we had any questions to help us better understand about Our grandson’s diagnosis and treatment. Any family would be lucky to have him as their doctor.

5.0

Everyone was very polite and helpful