This review is mostly for newcomers to Brownwood as most natives who have experienced Dr. Morris' exceptional care already know he is one of the best pediatricians in the area.
As a parent who is constantly WebMDing every sniffle, it is comforting to have a doctor who is as thorough as Dr. Morris. His style is always precautionary - he usually gives his initial gut diagnosis / prognosis and then follows up with "but we can go ahead and test for ___________ just to be safe."
I'd grown so accustomed to the "diagnosis through medication" method that many doctors use - whereupon the patient is given medication and then if it works, great, and if not we'll try something else - that I didn't even know that doctors still did things like TEST unless things already weren't working.
Beyond the simple belief that when testing is available it should be done - not only to avoid overuse of medications such as antibiotics, but also to rule out more serious diseases like strep - I cannot overstate the value of having a doctor that you feel cares as much about the health of your child as you do.
When my daughter was born a few weeks earlier than expected, she developed jaundice, was not feeding well, and was losing weight. Dr. Morris tended to her as if she was his only patient, even though I know for certain that he stays pretty booked - even working on Saturdays.
Dr. Morris is one of those doctors whose commitment to medicine, to his patients, and to his own high standards is evident in everything he does. I would highly recommend him to anyone within the Brownwood area or anywhere within an hour driving distance. In my opinion, it is worth the drive for the sense of security that comes from knowing your child's health is in competent and caring hands. read more
