Our Pediatricians

At Clinical Pediatric Associates of North Texas, our team consists of experienced, compassionate pediatricians and friendly, nurturing staff members who take pride in giving our young patients the personalized pediatric care that they deserve.

We understand that you have a choice of pediatricians in the Irving and Grapevine area, and we appreciate your consideration. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to meet all of your expectations.

We are committed to providing the community with exemplary quality medical care for children from birth through adolescence. Our staff progressively works to provide a positive environment to help parents offer their children the chance to obtain their full physical, emotional and intellectual potential.

Each of our pediatricians are highly educated professionals who have undergone rigorous academic and clinical training in pediatrics and are all Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We maintain a tremendous level of expertise through continuing education in order to provide the most up-to-date care for the young patients we are privileged to serve.

Clinical Pediatric Associates of North Texas believes in a team approach to your child's health and well-being. Our doctors find it not only essential, but construtive to collaborate with parents to provide the highest level of care. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your child and pride ourselves on making pediatric care a pleasant experience for all of our patients.


Elizabeth S. Dickey, MD, PhD, FAAP


Dr. Elizabeth S. Dickey founded Clinical Pediatric Associates of Irving and Las Colinas, P.A. in 1990. Dr. Dickey received a Ph.D. in Child Growth and Development from the University of Texas. She taught at Purdue University as an Assistant Professor for three years before deciding to return to school to obtain her medical degree. After receiving her degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and graduating with Highest Distinction, she completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. In 1985 she began practicing at Gilbert Medical and Surgical Associates and became board certified in 1988. After Gilbert Medical and Surgical Associates disbanded in 1990, Dr. Dickey formed Clinical Pediatric Associates of Irving and Las Colinas, P.A.

Her experience gives her a vast knowledge of child services and resources throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Dickey's areas of specialty include newborn illnesses, asthma, child development and behavior. As a mother of two boys, she has firsthand knowledge of the rigors of parenting.

 

Mary Anne Askari-Brown, MD, FAAP


Dr. Mary Askari-Brown received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston after graduating with High Honors from North Texas State University. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas where she received an award for her outstanding care of children hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

Dr. Askari-Brown became board certified in 1991 and joined Clinical Pediatric Associates of Irving and Las Colinas, P.A. She became a shareholder in 1992. Dr. Brown's experience as a mother to two boys adds to her formal training as a pediatrician. Her special interests include the care of well and sick newborns, child development and adolescents.

 

 

 

Trung Tran, MD, FAAP


Dr. Trung Tran received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas after graduating Cum Laude from the University of Texas. Dr. Tran completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. He began his practice and became board certified in 1996. Dr. Tran became a shareholder of Clinical Pediatric Associates of Irving and Las Colinas, P.A. in 1997.

Dr Tran and his wife, Mimi, enjoy raising their two children, a boy and a girl, and are actively involved in many activities throughout the community. Dr. Tran's special interest is in comprehensive care of well and sick children from birth through adolescence. He is also fluent in Vietnamese.