Dr. Christine Murphy, MD, FAAP

Christine Murphy, M.D. FAAP is a Board Certified Complex Care Pediatrician

Medical Director, Pediatric Developmental Disabilities

Christine Murphy, M.D., FAAP, is the medical director of Pediatric Developmental Disabilities at Scottish Rite for Children. She received her medical degree at University of Texas Medical Branch and completed her residency training in Pediatrics at University of Texas Medical Branch. Due to her interest in pediatric medicine, following residency, Dr. Murphy was accepted into the faculty development program in medical education where she earned her professional certificate from the University of Texas Medical Branch Scholars in Education Program. She is passionate about partnering with families and meeting the unique needs of patients with personalized medical care.

Scottish Rite for Children

Scottish Rite for Children, based in Dallas, Texas, is a world-renowned center of excellence in pediatric orthopedics. For more than 100 years, we’ve …specialized in treating sports injuries, fractures and congenital orthopedic conditions, as well as select arthritic, neurological and learning disorders— including dyslexia. Our six Centers for Excellence in Spine, Hip, Hand, Foot, Limb Lengthening and Sports Medicine set the standard for compassionate, state-of-the-art care.

Our Story  

In 1921, a group of Texas Masons approached Dallas’s first orthopedic surgeon, Dr. W.B. Carrell, to care for children stricken with polio. When the Salk and Sabin vaccines nearly eradicated polio in the 1950s, we seized the opportunity to broaden our expertise. Today, that legacy of innovation drives everything we do—from pioneering surgical techniques to cutting-edge rehabilitation programs.

What We Offer  

• Comprehensive pediatric orthopedic treatment for spine, hip, hand and foot disorders 
• Advanced sports medicine services to prevent and repair athletic injuries
• Limb-lengthening procedures and corrective treatments for congenital differences  
• Multidisciplinary care for arthritic and neurological conditions  
• Support for learning disorders such as dyslexia, integrating clinical therapy with educational resources  

Our Commitment  

At Scottish Rite for Children, our mission is simple: give children back their childhood. We invest in groundbreaking research, publish our findings in leading journals and train health-care professionals around the globe. By continually advancing treatment methods and sharing our expertise, we help ensure that every child can grow, learn and play to their fullest potential. If you’re seeking top-tier pediatric orthopedic care, partner with the specialists who have set the international standard for more than a century.