Dr. Norris Sheldon Payne M.D.
Pediatrician
3111 Sylvan Ave Dallas TX, 75211Rating
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About
I am a pediatric specialist in Dallas, TX and has been practicing for 37 years. I graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1978 and have practiced pediatric medicine in the Texas Medical Center for 25 years, working closely with Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. My passions are my family, my patients and their families and the incredible gift of working with children and families to bring health, happiness and to help them achieve their full potential. I am currently employed as a staff pediatrician working at Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic in Dallas, Texas.
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Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas MD 1978
SW Oklahoma State University Biology/Chemistry 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1984
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Dr. Norris Sheldon Payne M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How can I treat frequent ear pains in my 5 year old?
The most common cause of ear pain in a 5 y/o would be a middle ear infection secondary to a cold or respiratory infection. Your daughter needs her ears checked by your pediatrician to rule out ear infection or a collection of middle ear fluid after a cold. In addition, sore throats (either strep throat or a viral throat infection) can cause ear pain due to the proximity of the throat and the middle ear as well as causing the deep lymph nodes under the ear to be painful during a throat infection. READ MORE
What can I give my child to gain strength during loose motions?
If your son is becoming very weak after vomiting and diarrhea, then he may be dehydrated and may need IV fluids. He needs to go to an ER with expertise in managing childhood illnesses. READ MORE
Can watching a phone screen for too long cause any problems in my child?
No, excessive watching of videos will not in and of itself result in health problems, but there are other things she should be doing for her overall mental and physical health. Use some of the video time by reading to her, taking her to the park to play and exercise, let her help prepare meals, and playing educational games with her which are suitable for her age. READ MORE
What is the treatment for nighttime cough?
Frequent coughing in a 3-year-old is commonly a sign of a mild type of asthma called "cough variant asthma" and should be treated by her pediatrician with appropriate prescription medications if such a diagnosis is correct. If not, then other illnesses causing frequent cough need to be investigated, as a constant cough at night is not normal in a 3-year-old. READ MORE
My daughter got hit on her head with a wooden swing. Will an ice pack help?
If your daughter is completely lucid after the trauma and has no other symptoms, then an ice pack to the injured area of the head will help reduce the swelling and allow her to heal more quickly. Do 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off for the first couple of hours. If she develops nausea, dizziness, severe headache, vomiting, trouble walking or talking, or excessive sleepiness, then she should be checked in an ER to make sure there is no bleeding between the skull and the brain. READ MORE
How often should I get a complete body scan done for my son?
If your son has been released with a clean bill of health by his cardiologist and cardiac surgeon, then he needs to have an annual well child exam by your pediatrician who can tell you if you have anything to worry about and to make sure your son stays healthy. READ MORE
At what age is childhood obesity usually noticed?
All children should be consuming a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and low fat milk products. All children should participate in daily activities involving some kind of exercise such as playing in the park. He should see his pediatrician for a well check at 2 yrs, 30 months and then yearly to monitor his weight, height and growth. READ MORE
Awards
- Best Doctors in America, 6 years 2012 Castle Connelly
Treatments
- Adhd Evaluation And Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Newborn Care
- Ear Infections
- Chronic Illness
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Texas Medical Society 1981 - 2010
Experience & Accolades
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics1981 - 2010Baylor College of MedicineI was admitted patients to TX Children's Hospital for 30 years, teaching medical students and residents as a community clinical professor.
Dr. Norris Sheldon Payne M.D.'s Practice location
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic
3111 Sylvan Ave -Dallas, TX 75211Get Direction
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Norris S. Payne, who serves patients in Texas.
As a board-certified pediatrician with over four decades of experience in his field, Dr. Payne has dedicated training and unique experience in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. His passions are his family, his patients and their families, as well as the incredible gift of working with children and families to bring them health and happiness, and to help them achieve their full potential.
Most recently, he resigned from his full-time position as an attending pediatrician on staff at Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic in Dallas, Texas for a better work/life balance. He has spent most of his career enjoying the practice of private pediatrics in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, close to Texas Children’s Hospital where he cared for patients.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1978 after he earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He then went on to complete his residency in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics.
For the purpose of remaining at the forefront of his challenging specialty, Dr. Payne remains a member of the Texas Medical Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Texas Pediatric Society.
Furthermore, he is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), which is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Founded in 1933, the ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. Certification by the ABP has one objective, to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. As a pediatrician, Dr. Payne provides medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. He is trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.
Attributing his success to his love of knowledge and medicine, Dr. Payne was named America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly (2006-2012). Outside of practicing medicine, he enjoys reading and studying philosophy, spending time with his family, gardening, listening to music, and watching movies. His favorite professional publication is the Journal of Pediatrics.
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