Christopher J. Straughn
Forest Lane Pediatrics
7777 Forest Lane Building B, Suite 300, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Dr. Chris Straughn, a board-certified pediatrician, practices general pediatrics with Forest Lane Pediatrics in Dallas, Texas. He has been in practice there since 2003 after completing his training and chief residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Straughn served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Medical City Children’s Hospital in 2011 and 2012 and has been selected as one of the best pediatricians in Dallas by D Magazine for 2011, 2012, and 2013. He was also repeatedly recognized as a Mom Approved Doctor by DFW Child Magazine since 2012.

Dr. Straughn lives in Lakewood with his wife and four boys. He enjoys golf, cooking, traveling, and being active with his kids as a coach and spectator for their youth sports.

Dr. Straughn is board certified in Pediatrics- American Board Of Pediatrics.

Graduate Institution

Baylor College Of Medicine - 1999

Residency

Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine - 2003

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in TX

Board Certifications

Pediatrics- American Board Of Pediatrics

Hospital Affiliations

Medical City Hospital Of Dallas
THR (Presbyterian) Hospital Of Dallas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Mom Approved Doctor, DFW Child Magazine 2012 - 2024 D Magazine Best Pediatrician 2011 - 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023 Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics 2005 - Present

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Premera Blue Cross
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Locations

Forest Lane Pediatrics
7777 Forest Lane Building B, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75230
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