Dr. Jill West, PhD

Jill M. West, Ph.D. is a Board Certified Pediatric Psychologist

Director, Psychology Department

Jill M. West, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist who provides psychological care to support children. Dr. West has been in practice for over 13 years and has interests in integrated care, surgical preparation, chronic pain management, anxiety reduction, suicide prevention and psychological coping and adjustment. In 2018, Dr. West began developing her leadership skills and has served as the Director of the Psychology Department since joining Scottish Rite in 2022, overseeing the operations and strategy of the psychology team.

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.