Dr. Robert John Morton, MD

This physician and his office staff failed to detect the "severe" coarctation of the aorta of my son for over a period of 10 years. You trust your pediatric staff to do a thorough examination during physicals of infants, toddlers, and children. Pediatric Practices of Sterling and Dr. Morton failed to detect this congenital heart defect for 10 years !!! It took a newly assigned Nurse Practitioner and my child's complaints of chest pain to finally get to a cardiologist who immediately diagnosed the issue when he could not find a femural pulse. Thankfully, my son was directed to Hershey Medical Center where he received a surgical graft to repair his aorta. The surgeon told us his aorta was the size of a coffee straw. A defect that severe should have been discovered. His issue may not have been as invasive had it been detected and corrected earlier in life. I do not recommend this doctor or office for your pediatric needs. I believe they were complacent with our provided care and… they deserve this review.

Love Dr. Morton!!!!! He explains everything and takes time to make sure you understand. He is not judegemental and understands all children and parents are different. He took the time to explain in detail everything I needed to know and why things were symptoms. Would highly recommend!!!!