Dr. Fares Atef Kokash, MD

Dr. Fares Kokash specializes in neurology and pediatrics, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With 39 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Kokash provides care in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kokash practices at multiple locations throughout South Texas, including South Texas Health System Children's and Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, as well as Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. He focuses on treating children with autism and autism spectrum disorder, along with disruptive behavior disorders. His practice includes coordinating physical therapy and speech therapy services, and he performs electroencephalogram testing to evaluate brain activity. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 on Vitals.