Laura Morris MD, MSPH, FAAFP

Laura Morris started medical school at the University of Missouri. Four years later, she began residency training at MU, and after that, in 2010, Laura joined the faculty, eager to practice, teach, and research family medicine at Mizzou. Today, Assistant Professor Laura Morris, MD, MSPH, feels challenged, rewarded, and highly motivated by her career in academic medicine. Her colleagues recognize and respect Dr. Morris’ incredible work ethic and can-do attitude. MU Family Medicine Professor Dr. James Stevermer, medical director of Callaway Physicians in Fulton, met Dr. Morris when she was a 4th-year medical student/integrated resident. She saw her first patient at Callaway Physicians as a medical student and continued practicing there throughout her residency. Now Dr. Morris works alongside Dr. Stevermer as a physician/faculty member at the Fulton clinic. “Laura is a highly effective faculty member and a skilled clinician, as well as an effective teacher and mentor. It’s been great to watch her grow into her potential,” Dr. Stevermer says. “She’s an ideal colleague, too. Having her at Callaway Physicians has been wonderful for our patients, learners, and staff.” One of these patients, Beth Feger, met Dr. Morris back in 2007 when she was a resident. Beth initially came to the clinic for a toe problem; then, a few months later, she became Dr. Morris’ first OB patient. Dr. Morris delivered Beth’s sons Hunter (6) and Andrew (4) and continues to care for the entire Feger family.