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Patient Rating:

4.6 out of 5

148 Patient Ratings
11 Patient Comments

Stephen E. Morris, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English
  • German

Bio

Dr. Morris is the Medical Director of the University of Utah Burn Center and immediate past director of the Trauma Center for over 15 years during which time he guided the center to become the first Level One Trauma Center in the intermountain West and was appointed president of the Utah State Committee on Trauma and the chair of the Utah State Trauma System Advisory Committee.

He has been a staff surgeon at University of Utah Health Care since 1989 after completing his fellowship in Burns at the Shriners Burns Institute and University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston Texas following his general surgery residency and medical school training at the University of Utah.

He was Medical Director of the tissue center for over 14 years and active in the development of the electronic medical record where he was the surgical physician champion for computerized provider order entry that was implemented in 2010 after over 5 years of development.

Present areas of focus include acute and reconstructive burn care and complex wound management, as well as trauma, emergency and elective general surgery.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-6255 University Hospital
General Surgery, Outpatient Burn Clinic
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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(801) 585-7403 University Hospital
Trauma, Clinic 5
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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(801) 581-3050 University Hospital
Burn Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Associate Professor
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surg Critical Care)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.6
My confidence in doctor
4.7
Time doctor spent with me
4.5
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.6
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.6
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.5
Wait time at clinic
4.0
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.6

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

March 18, 2013

UOFU hospital experience consistent and comforting

February 26, 2013

Just all good!

January 02, 2013

I hope I never have to recommed this service, but the burn unit staff is excellent.

December 31, 2012

During the 2 1/2 years have been coming to the Burn center, everyone has been kind. I would universally say everyone was wonderful.

December 29, 2012

Dr. Morris is the very best. He really cares. I would highly recommend him and the burn clinic

December 25, 2012

They gave me enough gauze and wound care supplies while I was recovering for 2 weeks out if state. Great and courteous service

December 05, 2012

Once again, excellent care and public service

October 10, 2012

I thought the meeting would be more thorough, but we were told if we had any questions, to call.

October 05, 2012

Very helpful.

September 14, 2012

all and all the best medical care ive ever recieved

February 16, 2012

My mom the patient,was treated by Dr. Morris about 9 years ago. He and the staff at the burn unit saved her life.the care she received there was AMAZING! This last appt was a follow up/consult. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.