Dr. Morris has always felt a deep calling to become a physician, a journey that began at the young age of seven. Born in Memphis, TN, and raised in Mobile, AL, she has always been driven by a passion for serving others through exceptional medical care.
Education
Dr. Morris graduated as Valedictorian and was named “Most Likely to Succeed” from Daphne High School in Baldwin County, Alabama, in 1995. She was offered numerous scholarships from prestigious universities such as Vanderbilt, Rice, and LSU but chose to attend the University of South Alabama (USA) due to her early acceptance into their Medical School’s Early Acceptance Program (EAP). During her time at USA, she was an active member of Chi Omega Fraternity, participated in the Student Government Association, and was recognized as Greek Woman of the Year in 1999.
Dr. Morris pursued her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, where she excelled in her studies, earning a full merit scholarship. She graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Her interest in surgical specialties led her to Duke University Medical Center for residency, where she received rigorous training and earned the Duke Ocular Innovation Award for her research on bimatoprost gel, now known as Latisse.
Fellowship
Combining her interests in ophthalmology, plastic surgery, and ENT, Dr. Morris completed a two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic and orbital reconstructive surgery at the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University. Her expertise in CO2 laser surgery and ablative resurfacing, developed during her time at Duke and Nashville, became integral to her practice.
Career
Dr. Morris’s career has taken her across the country, from Missouri and Florida to Chattanooga, TN, where she started her own practice in 2012. In 2015, she relocated to Texas to be closer to family, becoming board certified in cosmetic laser surgery in addition to her specialties in oculofacial plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Her practice flourished, earning her accolades such as being named one of the “Ten Most Inspirational, Accomplished, and Engaging Women of Tarrant County” in 2020 and receiving consecutive Best of County Awards in 2022 and 2023.
With 17 years of experience post-residency, Dr. Morris specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid, facial, and orbital plastic surgery. She is proficient in procedures such as upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lifts, eyelid ptosis repairs, CO2 laser resurfacing, and injectable treatments with Botox and fillers. Additionally, she offers hair transplants and bioidentical hormone treatments. Her contributions to the medical field include over 14 peer-reviewed publications and a book chapter in the Duke Plastic Surgery book.
Medical Director at McCollough Plastic Surgery
As the Medical Director of the medical spa at McCollough Plastic Surgery, Dr. Morris oversees all facial, massage, microneedling, and laser services, as well as the skincare lines offered.
Beyond Practice Life
Dr. Morris met her husband in Texas, and they share roots along the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast. They recently relocated back to the area to raise their daughter, Savannah Rose, in the community she cherishes. An avid runner and circuit trainer, Dr. Morris is also actively involved in her local church and looks forward to connecting with the community through various organizations.
Dr. Morris is thrilled to be back home, serving the Alabama, Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Florida Panhandle communities with the highest standard of medical care. Her most treasured achievements are being a loving wife to her husband Glenn and a devoted mother to their daughter, Savannah Rose.
