Simrat Morris, M.D.

Care Philosophy

“My care philosophy centers on building trust through clear and transparent communication and a collaborative partnership with families. When a diagnosis or treatment plan feels overwhelming, I strive to provide thoughtful, structured guidance to support informed and confident decision-making.”

Simrat Morris, M.D.

About

Simrat Morris, M.D., is a pediatric rheumatologist at Scottish Rite for Children. She also serves as the Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Morris earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her pediatric residency and pediatric rheumatology fellowship at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. She then returned to UT Southwestern Medical Center and completed a clinical research fellowship.

Her clinical interests include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, scleroderma and juvenile dermatomyositis. She has contributed to research focused on improving the diagnosis of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, medical education and improving care for children with autoimmune diseases. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, helping advance the diagnosis and care of children with pediatric rheumatic diseases.

Her professional affiliations include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Rheumatology, the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance and the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists. Dr. Morris is board-certified in both general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology.