About
Dr. Nathan Cook co-founded Dockside Pediatrics after years of pediatric work spanning continents. He completed his undergraduate education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Dr. Cook served as a pediatric hospitalist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after settling in North Carolina in 2011. He held the role of medical director of pediatric and newborn services at NHRMC in 2014 and 2015. C. Kijabe Hospital. He also trained local Kenyan physicians during that time. Dr. Cook is deeply passionate about global health and mission work. He remains actively involved with Samaritan's Purse and Freedom Baptist Church. Outside medicine, he enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, and watching football. He and his wife Becky have four children: Natalie, Sutton, Beckett, and Maggie Joy.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma
Medical School
Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri
Residency
Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
Who is Dr. Cook right for?
Dr. Cook is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep clinical range and a global perspective. Parents of newborns benefit from his experience in newborn and hospital-based pediatric care. Families who value a faith-grounded, relationship-driven approach connect well with his style. His background in resource-limited settings makes him especially skilled at practical, focused problem-solving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cook earned his medical degree from Kansas City University in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his residency at Children's Mercy Hospital, also in Kansas City.
Dr. Cook worked as a pediatric hospitalist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after moving to North Carolina in 2011. He also served as medical director of pediatric and newborn services at NHRMC in both 2014 and 2015.
Yes. Dr. Cook spent two years in Kijabe, Kenya before opening Dockside Pediatrics. C. Kijabe Hospital and trained local Kenyan physicians during that time.
Dr. Cook sees children from birth through age 18. He has particular experience with newborns and hospital-level pediatric care. He also has a passion for medically complex children and those in underserved situations.
Yes. Dr. Cook actively participates in Samaritan's Purse and Freedom Baptist Church. His commitment to mission work continues to inform how he approaches patient care at Dockside Pediatrics.
Dockside Pediatrics members reach Dr. Cook directly by personal cell phone and email. The practice makes its physicians available on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026