Dr. Margaret Payne has been practicing pediatrics for 35 years. Originally from Southern California, she graduated from the University of California, San Diego and then came to UT Southwestern Medical School here in Dallas. Dr. Payne finished her pediatric training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and then practiced pediatrics in the Houston Medical Center for over 25 years. She is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

While at UT Southwestern, Dr. Margaret Payne met and married her spouse of 40 years, Dr. Norris Payne. They had always dreamed of returning to Dallas and recently had the surprising opportunity to do so. During her career, Dr. Payne has had many honors including Top Women Doctors of Texas and Best Doctors of America. But she has found her greatest professional rewards in serving the population of clinics like LBUCC.

In her spare time, Dr. Payne enjoys spending time with her family, including her two sons and grandchildren. She is also an avid needle-pointer.