R Ross Hightower, MD
Dr. Hightower is the founding member of Murray Pediatrics and has practiced pediatric medicine for over 45 years. His clinical interests include general pediatrics, attention deficit disorder, and child obesity. He is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and recently received recognition by its local chapter as the Utah Pediatrician of the Year.
Active in the development of public policy, Dr. Hightower sits on the Legislative Committee and several policy work groups of the Utah Medical Association. Although Dr. Hightower cheers for the Utes, his favorite football team is Alabama, where he went to medical school.
Gary W. Schlichter, MD
Dr. Gary Schlichter is a seasoned pediatrician with over 25 years of experience. Known for his laid-back yet thorough approach, he combines a deep understanding of pediatric medicine with a commitment to truly listening and providing personalized care that adapts to each family’s and child’s unique needs.
After earning his undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara and graduating with honors from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Schlichter completed his residency at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He is board-certified, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Growing up in California and Maui, Dr. Schlichter developed a deep love for the outdoors. After moving to Utah, he and his wife embraced the state’s natural beauty, raising their family with a love for hiking, skiing, backpacking and camping. Outside the office, he enjoys exploring on his motorcycle or spending time outdoors with his wife and two dogs. With one child in college and another soon to follow, he is excited to enter the next chapter as an empty nester, while remaining dedicated to the families and children at Murray Pediatrics.
Erika Tse, PA-C
Erika Tse has been practicing pediatric medicine for 13 years here in the Salt Lake valley with most of her patients being from all over Central and South America. Growing up in the bay area with a diverse background, Erika learned to speak fluent Spanish. She studied at UCSB with an undergrad degree in Biological Sciences and studied at Touro University thereafter for her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. She has a special interest in genetic syndromes, kids with complex medical needs, asthma, allergies, and Autism. She also specializes in lactation and pediatric obesity medicine.
Her experiences with medically complex children allow her to focus on the child as a whole. She believes it’s important to not just put a band aid on the problem, but to get to the root cause. Listening to the mother’s intuition is one of the most important tools in pediatrics to clue into what is going on with the child.
She serves on 3 state boards, including the One Utah Health Collaborative Board, as an advocate for patients in Utah trying to make change for the underserved communities. She works with local nonprofit companies and soccer programs. She is well connected to the resources her patients need. When she’s not at work Erika enjoys hiking in nature, spending time with her 3 children, exploring all that Utah has to offer and managing her son’s club soccer team.