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Joseph G. Wilbanks, MD

Joseph G. Wilbanks, MD

MD

Doctor of Medicine

St. Luke's Health Partner
St. Luke's Health Partner

These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

Specialties


Accepting new patients
 
No Referral Required

Facilities & Clinics


About Joseph G. Wilbanks

Biography

Joseph G. Wilbanks, MD, FAAP is a board-certified general pediatrician who serves as a primary care physician for infants, children, and adolescents from birth until adulthood. He enjoys caring for children and adolescents of all ages and has special interest in managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. He strives to provide excellent care and partner with caregivers in supporting their child’s wellness and development.

Dr. Wilbanks received his bachelor's degree in biochemistry, graduating magna cum laude. He attended medical school at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where he was a JAMP Scholar and was awarded the Crawford and Hattie Jackson Foundation Scholarship. He then went on to train at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Hospital. While in residency he served as a chief resident, advocacy co-chair, and program delegate to the American Academy of Pediatrics. He was awarded the residency program’s Gene Lawyer Award in addition to special recognition for time spent in general pediatrics, pediatric hospitalist medicine, pediatric intensive care, and adolescent medicine.

Outside of the office, Dr. Wilbanks enjoys helping raise his two boys with his wife, cooking, and traveling.

Favorite children’s books

  • Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
  • Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
  • Medical School

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • Residency

    Scott and White Memorial Hospital
  • Board Certification

    Pediatrics
  • Gender

    Male
  • Languages Spoken

    English
 
  • Vaccine Notice from St. Luke's Children's
    All St. Luke’s general pediatric providers strongly recommend patients follow the AAP and CDC childhood vaccine schedule. Vaccinating your child is one of your best tools to protect their health.

    While we do not require vaccines to be a patient in our clinics, your provider will discuss the importance of vaccines at every well check-up. We are happy to answer questions and want you to feel confident in the healthcare decisions you make for your child.
  • Recommended Vaccine Schedule
    Please review the recommended childhood immunization schedule provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics: