About Us

Doctor Profiles
Physician Services

About Us

Doctor Profiles

Ramiro D. Cavazos, MD	Julie Crawford, MD	Stan Elliott, MD	James M. Friedman, MD
Lisa M. Guthrie, MD			Walter H. Halpenny, MD
Natalia C. Hanson, MD			Tamara Hayward, MD
Mark Jones, MD			RL Stinson Jones, MD
Julee S. Morrow, MD	Jay N. Murphy, MD	Robert Readinger, MD	Ray N. Rhodes, MD
William B. Scroggie, MD	Steven J. Senevey, MD	Daphne Nizza Shaw, MD	J. Ben Worsley, MD

Physician Services

Sick-Child Visits

These visits are provided to address a specific problem that is either acute or chronic in nature. The physician will take a history of the illness, perform a physical examination, order laboratory or Radiological tests as indicated, and prescribe a course of action.

Consultation Visits

These visits are provided to address a more comprehensive problem such as school failure, concerns over depression or possible eating disorders for example. Such appointments require extra time and the physician and family may desire the child to be present (or not). Check with your child's physician to inquire how we may best serve you in such an instance.

Well-Child Visits

The physicians at Fort Worth Pediatrics adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for well-child care. At each visit, the physician will go over your child's general health, growth, and development with particular emphasis on the parents' concerns. The physician will also give anticipatory guidance for your child's next developmental period. Your child's vision and hearing are tested as they reach an appropriate age and several other screening tests are offered such as lead screening, testing for iron deficiency, cholesterol screening, blood pressure monitoring, and perhaps screening lab work. Many parents bring a list of questions to such visits.

All the physicians at Fort Worth Pediatrics also believe that full and proper immunization of children is a fundamental part of their continued health. Although the recommendations for particular vaccines are constantly in flux, Fort Worth Pediatrics updates its procedures frequently to insure that your child is as fully protected as possible from preventable diseases. Ask your physician if you have particular concerns about immunization.