Meet Dr. Erin Bridgewater
Kids are the best. If I'm going to leave my own two children in order to go to work, I don't want to do anything else but take care of yours. Children are innocent, honest (brutally, sometimes!) and so incredibly beautiful in their curiosity about the world and zest for life. And let's be honest, there's nothing scarier than being a parent, with your heart and soul living outside your body in another tiny human. To meet the needs of children and their parents is a privilege and honor that gets me out of bed every morning.
I've been in private practice since 2015 and have loved every minute of it. Watching brand new parents with a newborn become seasoned veterans with multiple children is incredibly rewarding. I love being part of the family dynamic, partnering with parents to keep their children healthy. In every interaction I think, "What would I do if this were my child?" or "What would I need to hear if I were worried about this same concern?" This is how I approach my time with patients and their parents, because I know from experience that nothing is more important to a parent than the health and safety of their child. Whether vaccines, tests, antibiotics or other interventions, I always tell parents, "I would never tell you to do something for your child that I have not or would not do for my own." I have been awarded the "Mom Approved Pediatrician" title by DFW Child every year since 2018, and I believe my commitment to this approach is why. I live by the Golden Rule as best I can.
Having started my practice in Little Elm and then Prosper, I am beyond excited to be opening in Celina! This is truly a homecoming for me, as Celina is where I spent my childhood years. My grandfather built the first brick house in Celina in 1947 and lived there with my grandmother for the rest of their lives. I spent many childhood nights at their house while my mother, a single mom at the time, worked double nursing shifts on L&D in McKinney just to make ends meet. I would walk to school in the morning and walk right back to their house for warm cookies when school dismissed in the afternoon. My family still owns that house, and incredibly, it is only a 3-minute bicycle ride from my Cook Children's Celina office! It's a full-circle moment for me, and I know my grandparents are beaming with Bobcat pride to have their granddaughter back in town!
In my time outside the office I just try to keep up with my husband, daughter and son. They are busy bees with all the activities you can imagine in elementary and middle school! I was a ballet and jazz dancer in my former life, and I love music and theater, so you will find me out on the dance floor at every wedding and going to as many performing arts events as I can. I'm always ready to sing or dance with my patients, too, and I've found that singing to my toddler patients during their physical exam is one of the best ways to ease their anxiety. As for vacations, I love to travel and take family trips to the lake, the mountains, the beach or wherever else we can manage. I really want to visit Redwood National Park (never been there!), and I'm hoping to do some international traveling in the next few years when our kids are a bit older and can actually appreciate it!
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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April 07, 2024
We had a great experience.
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March 28, 2024
Dr. Bridgewater funny and easy going with children.
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February 27, 2024
Dr Erin Bridgewater has been the best physician for our children. She is calm, fun, treats our kids respectfully and puts them at ease. We love her!
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February 24, 2024
Love Dr. Bridgewater and Dr. Tran. I feel comfortable no matter which doctor is caring for my children
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February 24, 2024
Both Dr. Bridgewater and Dr. Tran are amazing! They make sure to include parents in their child's care and are very diligent and caring of their patients! I could not recommend them enough!
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February 09, 2024
All staff members were wonderful
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February 08, 2024
Amy was so kind to make the appt. She provided so much helpful info. Very happy we moved to your practice. Dr. Bridgewater listened to our concerns and was very thorough.
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January 24, 2024
Dr Bridgewater as always
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January 24, 2024
The visit was excellent
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January 24, 2024
Every person I talked to was amazing and very welcoming.
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January 14, 2024
My kids always point out the doctor office when we drive by and they tell their family members about their fun experiences. They absolutely love dr bridgewater!
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January 14, 2024
Everyone was super nice and helpful! Amy - front deskMedical asstDr bridgewater
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January 11, 2024
It was a great visit!
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January 11, 2024
Everyone is wonderful, but we come because Dr. B is the best! Our girls love her! She is friendly, kind, sweet, and involves both girls so well. She communicates well with her patients and their parents. She is the best pediatrician, and we are so thankful that she takes care of our girls!
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January 05, 2024
Dr. Bridgewater is 10/10!
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January 03, 2024
I really appreciate the front desk staff calling me back to offer a same day sick visit appointment after they had a cancellation. It saved us a trip to an urgent care clinic. Much appreciated!
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January 03, 2024
Dr. Bridgewater and her team are always wonderful!
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December 16, 2023
Aimee was very helpful at checkout.
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December 12, 2023
Aimee at the front desk is always so sweet and friendly and remembers my son. He loves seeing her. Dr. Bridgewater is always so patient and understanding and answers all my dumb questions thoroughly and without any judgement. She Is great with my little wiggle worm and works with what he's doing Instead of fighting him to get him to go a certain way.
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November 30, 2023
She always listens and reassured us about our concerns
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November 30, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is the best!
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November 17, 2023
Amy at the check in desk was absolutely amazing, she helped me with a online check in issue.
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November 15, 2023
Dr Bridgewater is always excellent. We use her for both of our kids!
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November 10, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater! We drive nearly an hour away to see her
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November 10, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater and her team are amazing!
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October 26, 2023
All of the staff is so friendly and Dr. Bridgewater is the best doctor!!
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October 20, 2023
Dr Bridgewater! Always! We have followed her for the past almost 6 years!
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October 19, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is fantastic! So gentle with my son as he's incredibly nervous to be at the doctor's office (it's scary for him). She's so patient and sweet with him.
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October 18, 2023
Excellent experience. In and out quickly, but I felt that the doctor and staff were invested in my sons well-being and took utmost care to ensure that they checked out his health issues.
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October 11, 2023
We"re really glad that we have Dr. Erin as our daughter's doctor.
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October 10, 2023
Everyone in the office is kind, helpful, and warm toward my child!
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October 10, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is the BEST pediatrician. She is always so sweet and friendly, which puts my child at ease right from the start. She does a thorough exam and always addresses any questions or concerns I have. She also involves my other child and makes sure everyone enjoys the visit. She's simply the best!
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September 27, 2023
Everyone we came into contact with was so kind and so helpful! So glad we switched to this office!
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September 27, 2023
It was all great - the admin and reception staff and doctors. I appreciated everyone very much.
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September 27, 2023
Dr Bridgewater was amazing! I appreciated how well she addressed all our concerns and even health of the other children at home.
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September 27, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater was amazing with my child
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September 20, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is the best. We have followed her here despite the lengthy commute because she is worth it and my children and I love her! Her staff are all excellent, and we love her new office!
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September 14, 2023
Everything was amazing. Clean, friendly clinic and staff.
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September 14, 2023
Dr Bridgewater is anyways amazing we love her
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September 14, 2023
All good,
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September 11, 2023
Dr Bridgewater is great! We are so have that she's the pediatrician of our daughters.
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September 11, 2023
Everyone is so kind and gentle
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September 07, 2023
We love this office! The staff is amazing!
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August 29, 2023
Everyone here was amazing.
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August 29, 2023
Amy did a great job helping me get set up online I really appreciate it.
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August 15, 2023
Loved that I was able to find Dr. Bridgewater to care for my children, it had been years so for her to continue their care is amazing
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August 15, 2023
Dr Bridgewater's MA Aimme, front desk And Dr. Bridgewater
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August 09, 2023
All of the visit was great
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August 07, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is amazing g. She's so kind and takes her time to examine my child. She's great to dialogue with about the care my child needs. Aime at the front desk is great too! Very personable !
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July 31, 2023
Great new patient experience!
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July 31, 2023
Everyone was great!
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July 31, 2023
Everything was top notch
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July 31, 2023
Everyone we encountered was exceptional
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July 26, 2023
Great experience as usual.
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July 26, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is a great doctor. She knows what she's doing, very thorough, compassionate & caring. She has been my kids Dr., for some years, so even though her location is further we knew she would remain our Dr.
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July 25, 2023
The nurse who checked Abigail had a very sweet caring personality & I appreciate that so much. Love it when my baby is cared for by someone who has great bedside manner! Dr. Bridgewater is always wonderful during our visits as well! Very grateful to have found a provider that fits our family's needs & who goes above & beyond to care for their patients!
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July 21, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater was delightful as always. She spent a lot of time with us trying to determine best course of action for concerns. Also, the front desk team and MAs were excellent!
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July 20, 2023
I always love my kids visits with Dr. Bridgewater. She is extremely approachable and kind. She is great with kids!
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July 13, 2023
Awesome experience
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July 11, 2023
Absolutely loved our visit, from Amy at the front desk, Jessica who brought us back to the room, and Dr Bridgewater. Everyone was so amazing and are exactly what I have been searching for in an office.
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July 11, 2023
We've always adored Dr. Bridgewater which is why we moved locations. I am so embarrassed I can't remember her name, but the nurse with very curly short hair was amazing as well and the front desk staff was superb!
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July 10, 2023
Dr Bridgewater was amazing!
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July 06, 2023
Beautiful new office in a convenient location. Appreciated the ease of making an appointment and friendliness of the staff.
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June 23, 2023
We love how fun and friendly everyone is, my girls (ages 3 & 6) actually look forward to going to the Dr! They are professional but fun which is such a rare treat! Couldn't recommend them more!
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June 23, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is the absolute best! We have followed her to every clinic she's has been at and love her so much! Front desk personnel was super sweet and we also love Tammy! Everyone is exceptional!!!!
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June 15, 2023
We followed Dr. Bridgewater from her previous practice. We love her.
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June 15, 2023
All great!! Everyone is phenomenal from check in/out to the staff who saw us before Dr. B and of course, Dr. B is the best pediatrician ever!
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June 13, 2023
Dr Bridgewater is wonderful. She was patient, listened to us, has a great bedside manner, and was not in a rush at all.
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June 13, 2023
Tammy at the front desk is always so kind and professional. Everyone in the office is so nice and considerate.
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June 13, 2023
Everything was great!
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June 13, 2023
The front desk who scheduled my appt was amazing! So kind, patient, and attentive to our needs. Name: Amy maybe??We LOVE Dr. Bridgewater! We have been her patient since my kids were babies and we would follow her anywhere! She is seriously the best! So good with my littles- they love her! And my husband and I both love how down to earth and relatable she is! She is also very attentive at our appointments and thorough and I never feel rushed. Can't say enough good things about her!!!
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June 07, 2023
Everyone was awesome!
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June 06, 2023
Great experience!!
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June 06, 2023
Dr Erin and amay at the reception were exceptional..
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June 06, 2023
Amie at the front is amazing and very friendly. I called in advance that we would be running a little behind our appointment time. Unfortunately my son had a blow out as we were walking out the door and it's like wrestling an alligator during diaper changes. He is one. Amie was understanding.
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June 05, 2023
They went out of their way to call back and get us in quicker because of (Patient's) trouble breathing, without me even asking them to do so. Did not have to wait but a few minutes as soon as we got there. Y'all are amazing!
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June 05, 2023
We followed Dr. Bridgewater to this location and she continues to be amazing. The front desk staff were lovely. The manager also got back to me quickly in regards to finding a sooner appt for my sick daughter.
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June 03, 2023
They were amazing! Listened to all of my concerns and my my daughters feel very comfortable and safe during our appointment
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June 02, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is absolutely amazing! She actually listens to the patients concerns and works with the patient to form a game plan of next steps. Her MA Evelyn Is also wonderful and caring! All 3 of my children feel so comfortable and safe being around them!!
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June 01, 2023
Dr Bridgewater for being awesome as always!
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May 30, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is amazing! My kids love her and we have followed her so they can continue to see her.
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May 24, 2023
Amie at check-in was so fun and personable
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May 24, 2023
We just love Dr. Bridgewater and are so glad we are able to stay in her care.
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May 23, 2023
The overall visit was easy and efficient!
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May 23, 2023
Everyone in the office was great!
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May 20, 2023
All staff where amazing. Working health environment this office did amazing job made me feelContarble and that they care for my child
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May 17, 2023
Front staff was very personable and welcoming. It's nice to feel welcomed!
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May 17, 2023
Dr Bridgewater was very thorough and personable. Took time to ask what questions I had or concerns. She explained everything very well.
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May 17, 2023
Everything went great.
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May 17, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is hands down the best. The staff was amazing and it was a great experience.
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May 16, 2023
The receptionist was hands down the best receptionist I have ever met ( I believe her name was Amy). She was amazing to help us get setup for our first visit and was amazing with our two boys. We also love Dr Bridgewater that our boys have been seeing for the last 6+ years. So glad to have our boys going to this new location. Couldn't be happier!
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May 12, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater was amazing.
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May 11, 2023
Aime at the front desk. Dr Brigewater and Dr. Tran
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May 10, 2023
Congrats on the new office! We were so excited to follow Dr. Bridgewater!
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May 08, 2023
All of the staff who assisted with weighing, vitals, and screenings, as well as the doctor of course, were friendly and easy to work with.
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May 08, 2023
Tammy and I think Amy were amazing. But honestly the whole team is amazing
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May 08, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is incredible. I'm so happy we have switched to her practice.
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May 07, 2023
Dr. B is the best. Always explains thing thoroughly and takes her time with us.
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May 04, 2023
We love Dr. Bridgewater and always enjoy seeing her when we have a sick kiddo!
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May 03, 2023
We love Dr. Bridgewater so much we have been following her since our first child was born in 2018. She is the best! Her knowledge base is outstanding but on top of that her "bedside" manner is best in class. She truly loves her patients as her own children and guides parents patiently through the craziness of raising healthy and happy children. Aimee at the front desk is awesome as well!!! She was personable and interacted with my girls so sweetly!!
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May 03, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is the greatest!
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May 03, 2023
As always Dr. Bridgewater provided excellent care. We would recommend and we have to all our friends and family.
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May 03, 2023
All staff members were fantastic. Amie especially was very welcoming and put everyone at ease. We do thank all the staff members especially Tammy, Evelyn, and Christine.
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May 03, 2023
Our experience was fantastic and I expected nothing less from our previous experience under Dr. Bridgewater's care. I would say, it would be nice to have something to look at on the walls in the exam rooms. Could be coming, I know the office is brand new.
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May 03, 2023
Dr. Bridgewater is also top notch!
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May 03, 2023
Loved the artwork with jokes in the waiting area.
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May 03, 2023
Our child loves Dr. Bridgewater.
Education
- Medical School:
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Residency:
- Children's Medical Center/UTSW Medical Center
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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