Dr. Daniel Angel Ramirez

Dr. Daniel Angel Ramirez, 64, of Frisco, Texas passed away on the 30th of January 2019 at his home after a three year battle with cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by family, sharing stories, laughing, and reminiscing.

Born February 22, 1954 in El Paso, Texas, he was the son of the late Angel and Rose Ramirez. Daniel attended Ysleta High School in El Paso and graduated as one of the top 10 students in the class of 1971 before attending the University of Texas at El Paso for undergraduate studies. During his senior year he was recognized by The Texas Institute of Chemists as an exceptional senior pre-med student and awarded a medal from the national office of the American Institute of Chemists. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1975 and was admitted to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduation in 1979 he moved north to complete his internship and residency at the University of Indiana Riley Children’s Hospital from 1979-82. In desperate need of a warmer climate, he moved back to Dallas and joined a private practice in the Carrollton/Farmers Branch suburbs. By 1991 he decided to establish his own practice, Kids Docs Pediatric Associates, at what is now known as Texas Health Plano. At the time he was one of 3 Pediatricians on site and helped establish the foundation for the existing Pediatrics department. After years of general pediatrics he became increasingly interested in the diagnosis and treatment of learning disorders. He took part in a fellowship at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children which eventually led to his exclusive treatment of learning disorders and autism. Accomplishments aside, those that knew him as some combination of Dr. Ramirez, Dr. Dan, Dan, Danny, or Dad will agree that he will be most remembered for his quirky sense of humor, inquisitive nature, and lighthearted disposition.

His desire to improve the quality of life for children will be missed.

His ability to connect with people will be missed.

He will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, his children Brian, Laura, Christian and Nick, and his goddaughter Crystal. He is preceded by his father, Angel, his mother, Rose, and his son, Dallas.