Patheous Pediatrics

The ONLY provider to offer MOBILE swallow studies in the DFW Metroplex

Patheous Pediatrics (formerly DiagnosTEX) specializes in Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies for pediatric patients. We have extensive experience assessing infants and children of all ages, and provide a tailored, consultative, and compassionate experience to support our patients.

Patheous Pediatrics is:

  • Accepting new pediatric patients of all ages
  • Offering open availability and on-time appointments
  • Performing studies at our in-house clinic or our mobile clinic
  • Accepting most insurances, including Medicaid
  • Encouraging treating clinicians to attend their patients’ MBS studies, as their participation fosters better collaboration and enhances patient outcomes

Schedule an MBS study by faxing the following to 888-920-1201:

  • A signed order that states Modified Barium Swallow study or Swallow Function study
  • Demographic sheet or patient information sheet
  • Patient’s most recent visit note from healthcare provider

Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia:

  • Coughing
  • Choking
  • Watery eyes
  • Stridor (making high pitched sounds while breathing)
  • Difficulty transitioning to solids
  • Increased duration to feed
  • Weight loss or slow weight gain
  • Gulping
  • Chronic congestion or multiple respiratory illnesses
  • Aversion
  • Irritability during or after feeding

What to Expect when Choosing Patheous Pediatrics:

Open availability and on-time appointments

Thorough assessment of esophageal motility for infants and children of all ages

Phone consults with treating clinician, SLP, and parent/guardian

Extensive family education

Comprehensive MD and SLP reports within 24 hours

Office and mobile clinic appointments available

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The Patheous Pediatrics team has extensive experience working with infants and children, treating our young patients, and their families, with kindness and compassion.

“Patheous Pediatrics (formerly DiagnosTEX) has been an incredibly valuable addition, and a much needed resource in the Fort Worth and surrounding cities. Pediatric swallow studies have never been easier to get to, the quality is top-notch, and the process was super smooth. As a clinician, I am super thankful, and I’m eager to be able to partner with them in the future for Modified Barium Swallow Studies!”

Melanie Van Noy, The Feeding Connection

“We are so grateful for the care and patience of Ashley and the entire team! This is our third Modified at Patheous Pediatrics (formerly DiagnosTEX) and I could not recommend them more! Thank you for taking such good care of our Dorothy”

Christina Ryan, Mother

Providing dysphagia imaging serving to infants and children of all ages.