James W. Watkins
MD, FAAP

Dr. Watkins, the son of a general practitioner and the grandson of a veterinarian, decided on a career in medicine early in life. He attended public schools in Ranger, Texas, where his father was the local GP, and then Austin College in Sherman, Texas. His MD is from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and he did his pediatric residency there also.

Dr. Watkins first practiced in Sherman but in 1994 moved to Dallas to be nearer his daughters' school. He is very active in his church and in CISV, an international organization that promotes peace education by coordinating international experiences for children and adults. He fly fishes and plays several musical instruments. He and his wife, Margaret, have three daughters: Chafen Hart, the oldest, is also a pediatrician and practices sleep medicine at the National Asthma Hospital in Denver; Louisa, who like her mother is a Presbyterian minister in Kentucky, and Meg who is an administrator with Care International, the global relief agency.

Somer Curtis
MD, FAAP

Dr. Somer Curtis joined Pediatricians of Dallas after completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and Parkland Memorial Hospital. Prior to that she attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

A native of Dallas, Dr. Curtis attended Good Shepherd Episcopal School and Ursuline Academy. Her undergraduate degree in Biology is from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Curtis has traveled extensively throughout the developing world. Her interest and additional training in tropical medicine and international health have allowed her to study, teach, and practice medicine in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond.

Other interests and hobbies that Dr. Curtis enjoys include her farm near Cedar Creek Lake, photography, swimming, reading, and community service.

Lee Ann Hamm, MS
Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor

Lee Ann Hamm, M.S., is a Licensed Psychological Associate (working independently), Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. She specializes in assessments for children with developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood/behavior challenges. In addition, Lee Ann offers re-evaluations for students with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Crichton College, Lee Ann earned her Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, and Dallas Psychological Association. Lee Ann has had the pleasure of working with children with learning differences for the last twenty years. She has experience in dyslexia tutoring, executive-skills’ coaching for ADHD individuals, group therapy, parent coaching, and counseling. However, her primary focus has been in psychological and educational evaluations of children struggling with developmental delays, learning differences, and ADHD. Lee Ann’s passion is to help parents best understand their child’s individual learning style and to provide parents with the resources they need to request greater educational support within their child’s academic setting. Lee Ann is the mother of two college-aged children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, kayaking, and gardening. 

Lee Ann Hamm joined the staff of Pediatricians of Dallas in 2005.