About
Dr. Marion Woerner grew up in Austin, Texas, and earned her undergraduate degree in History with a Religious Studies focus from the University of Texas at Austin. 0, Highest Honors, and an induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She went on to complete medical school and her pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC). During her residency, she earned Intern of the Year, Best Resident Teacher, and the Marnie Rose Award. Her peers selected her for an additional year as Chief Resident.
After residency, Dr. Woerner gained broad clinical experience across hospital, emergency, and outpatient settings. She worked as a pediatric hospitalist at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, then in the Emergency Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She spent seven years as a primary care pediatrician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group before founding Dot's Place. She holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and focuses on preventive and evidence-based medicine. Her clinical interests include asthma, allergies, ADHD, autism, and weight and eating disorder management. Outside medicine, she and her husband, Dr. Kyle Woerner, raise two sons and share a love of travel, skiing, fishing, and time with their church community. Colleagues describe her as having "obvious intelligence, compassion, and drive" paired with an exceptional bedside manner.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. History with Religious Studies focus (4.0, Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC)
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC); Chief Resident
Additional Training
Pediatric Hospitalist, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, The Woodlands, TX; Emergency Department, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Primary Care Pediatrician, Memorial Hermann Medical Group (7 years)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Woerner right for?
Dr. Woerner is a strong fit for families who want direct, unhurried access to their child's pediatrician. Parents managing children with chronic conditions such as asthma, ADHD, autism, or allergies benefit from her thorough follow-up approach. Newborns and infants through college-age patients all fall within her scope of care. Families who value same-day availability, house calls, and a physician they can text at any hour will feel at home at Dot's Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Woerner focuses on a wide range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, ADHD, autism, and weight and eating disorders. She also manages children with prematurity-related concerns, genetic conditions, and neurologic conditions. Her preventive medicine focus means she works with families on proactive health strategies, not just acute illness.
Yes. Dr. Woerner holds certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She completed her pediatric residency at UTHSC, where she served as Chief Resident and earned multiple resident awards.
Dr. Woerner trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for both medical school and her pediatric residency. After residency, she worked as a pediatric hospitalist at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, then in the Emergency Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She spent seven years in primary care pediatrics with Memorial Hermann Medical Group before opening Dot's Place.
Dr. Woerner manages chronic conditions like asthma, ADHD, and autism through longer appointments and frequent follow-ups. This approach reduces the need for outside referrals in many cases. When a specialist is necessary, she helps coordinate the referral and works with the specialist's recommendations directly.
Dr. Woerner handles a broad range of in-office procedures for members. These include nursemaid's elbow reduction, fracture care for select injuries, incision and drainage, wart and molluscum treatment, ear wax removal, and umbilical granuloma treatment. Medical grade ear piercing is also available for an additional cost.
Dr. Woerner sees patients from birth through college age. Dot's Place membership tiers run from newborns (Tiny Dots, ages 0-2) through college-age patients (Grad Dots, ages 16 through college). She also offers complimentary prenatal consultations for expectant families considering the practice.
Dr. Woerner gives all members direct access to her 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Families can reach her by text, phone, or email. She understands that pediatric concerns rarely follow a 9-to-5 schedule and makes herself personally reachable.
Dr. Woerner has a strong passion for preventive and evidence-based medicine. She follows AAP and CDC guidelines for well-child visits, vaccinations, and developmental screening. Her extended appointment times give her room to address anticipatory guidance topics such as sleep, nutrition, and home safety in real depth.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026