Ellen H. Morrow,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dr. Morrow’s research interests are:
- The role of anti-reflux surgery in the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus
- Anti-reflux surgery as treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- Appropriate procedure choice for morbidly obese patients with reflux
Dr. Morrow has been an invited speaker on anti-reflux surgery and esophageal physiology testing. She has authored papers on the improvement in cardiac function after bariatric surgery, surgical education, and adoption of new surgical techniques both here and abroad. She is interested in international health, and has taught laparoscopy to surgical residents in Ethiopia.
Dr. Morrow looks forward to engaging in research with her colleagues at the University of Utah, and began the Masters in Clinical Investigation program this summer.
Recent publications:
Morrow EH, Bushyhead D, Wassenaar E, Hinojosa M, Loviscek M, Pellegrini CA, Oelschlager BK (2014). The Impact of Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery in Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus. Surg Endosc. Jun 17. [Epub ahead of print].
Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (2014). Surgery for Barrett’s Esophagus: From Metaplasia to Cancer. In Fisichella PM, Soper NJ, Pellegrini CA, Patti MG (Ed.), Surgical management of benign esophageal disorders (pp. 215-225). London: Springer-Verlag.
Morrow EH, Pellegrini CA, Mokadam NA, Khandelwal S (2014). Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support and Ventricular Recovery. J Heart Lung Transplant 33(8):870-1.
Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (2013). Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. [Review]. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 23(5), 446-8.
Dr. Morrow completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and has significant experience in esophageal surgery and diagnosis of pathophysiology. She has performed a high volume of laparoscopic procedures for reflux, paraesophageal hernias, and achalasia. Dr. Morrow is certified in bariatric (weight loss) surgery, with experience in laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisions. Dr. Morrow performs foregut, bariatric, and general surgery at the University and Veteran’s Hospitals. Dr. Morrow provides patient-centered care. Her goal is to assist her patients in improving their health and their lives.
Clinical Locations
General Surgery, Clinic 5
801-581-2765
University Hospital
Bariatric Surgery, Clinic 5801-587-3856
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.5/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.5/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.9/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.6/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2019
Dr. Morrow is excellent and spends the appropriate amount of time with me to ensure my understanding and that there will not be any surprises.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2019
I could tell Dr Morrow cares about me and the success of this change in my life. she spent a lot of time with me but so did her student. I am not angry she spent so much time with me but concerned that another patient may have gotten shorted on there time because she was over
UofU Patient
April 05, 2019
everyone was great!
UofU Patient
April 01, 2019
everything was great, except the antibiotics prescribed for me where done wrong and the pharmacy hasn't been able to get ahold of anyone at the office to fix it.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2019
exceptional care by the provider!
UofU Patient
June 25, 2018
Dr Marrow was very helpful in talking to me about concerns I had and I felt included in the decisions for my health. I never felt she was rushing to leave, but gave me her full attention.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2018
Dr. Morrow is the best. She's a great listener and took her time explaining what my surgical options would be.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2018
Would definitely recommend Dr Morrow - she's been excellent throughout
UofU Patient
May 09, 2017
physician assistant called insurance company for information, was very helpful. Dr. Morrow is very good about explaining symptoms, current problem, and surgery, and answering questions, without rushing.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2017
Prior to January, which is when I first started coming to UofU. I relied solely on IHC for all healthcare. Since coming to UofU, I have loved it! The facilities, staff, ease of scheduling/check-in, etc., is way better than IHC. Thank you!
UofU Patient
October 16, 2016
the best nersues and doctors ive ever meet
UofU Patient
September 26, 2016
I felt like the nurses totally knew what they were doing. And of course, I really liked Dr. Morrow from the beginning. She seems very knowledgeable and competent.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2016
She was amazing.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2016
I would have been more impressed if she would have been willing to do the research I need herself instead of assuming others should do it. If she is willing to follow the suggestion of the GI doctors why is she not willing to help research whether surgery is appropriate for me? this said I was much happier with her than I was with the surgeon I saw before her who was unwilling to consider surgery even though he felt like my gallbladder was the problem. And at least she was willing to listen and answer my questions. Chances are good I will be back for surgery with her after the necessary research is done by the GI doctor.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2016
nurses were awesome!
UofU Patient
January 21, 2016
Excellent doctor, Fellow, lots of information, made me feel very comfortable about my proceedure
UofU Patient
March 07, 2015
I was extremely impressed with my services provider and plan on seeing her in the future.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2015
Dr. Morrow explained the different treatment options clearly, and took the time to answer my questions completely.
Dr. Morrow’s research interests are:
- The role of anti-reflux surgery in the natural history of Barrett’s esophagus
- Anti-reflux surgery as treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- Appropriate procedure choice for morbidly obese patients with reflux
Dr. Morrow has been an invited speaker on anti-reflux surgery and esophageal physiology testing. She has authored papers on the improvement in cardiac function after bariatric surgery, surgical education, and adoption of new surgical techniques both here and abroad. She is interested in international health, and has taught laparoscopy to surgical residents in Ethiopia.
Dr. Morrow looks forward to engaging in research with her colleagues at the University of Utah, and began the Masters in Clinical Investigation program this summer.
Recent publications:
Morrow EH, Bushyhead D, Wassenaar E, Hinojosa M, Loviscek M, Pellegrini CA, Oelschlager BK (2014). The Impact of Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery in Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus. Surg Endosc. Jun 17. [Epub ahead of print].
Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (2014). Surgery for Barrett’s Esophagus: From Metaplasia to Cancer. In Fisichella PM, Soper NJ, Pellegrini CA, Patti MG (Ed.), Surgical management of benign esophageal disorders (pp. 215-225). London: Springer-Verlag.
Morrow EH, Pellegrini CA, Mokadam NA, Khandelwal S (2014). Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support and Ventricular Recovery. J Heart Lung Transplant 33(8):870-1.
Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (2013). Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. [Review]. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 23(5), 446-8.
Dr. Morrow completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and has significant experience in esophageal surgery and diagnosis of pathophysiology. She has performed a high volume of laparoscopic procedures for reflux, paraesophageal hernias, and achalasia. Dr. Morrow is certified in bariatric (weight loss) surgery, with experience in laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisions. Dr. Morrow performs foregut, bariatric, and general surgery at the University and Veteran’s Hospitals. Dr. Morrow provides patient-centered care. Her goal is to assist her patients in improving their health and their lives.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-7738
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Clinical Investigation M.S.C.I |
| Fellowship | University of Washington Minimally Invasive Surgery Senior Fellow |
| Residency | Stanford University Hospital Surgery Resident |
| Professional Medical | Stanford University Medical School Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Yale University Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Raghu G, Pellegrini CA, Yow E, Flaherty KR, Meyer K, Noth I, Scholand MB, Cello J, Ho L, Pipavath S, Lee JS, Lin J, Maloney J, Martinez FJ, Morrow E, Patti MG, Rogers S, Wolters PJ, Yates R, Anstrom KJ, Collard HR (). Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (WRAP-IPF): a multicentre, randomised, controlled phase 2 trial. Lancet Respir Med, Epub.
- Morrow EH, Chen J, Patel R, Bellows B, Glasgow R, Nirula R, Nelson R (). Watchful Waiting Versus Elective Laparoscopic Repair for Minimally Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernias: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Am J Surg.
- Jennwood Chen, Margaux Miller, Anna Ibele, Ellen Morrow, Robert Glasgow, Eric Volckmann (). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg, Epub.
- Morrow E, Call M, Marcus R, Locke AB (). Focus on the Quadruple Aim: Development of a Resiliency Center to Promote Faculty and Staff Wellness Initiatives. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf, 44(5), 293-298.
- Toh S, Rasmussen-Torvik LJ, Harmata EE, Pardee R, Saizan R, Malanga E, Sturtevant JL, Horgan CE, Anau J, Janning CD, Wellman RD, Coley RY, Cook AJ, Courcoulas AP, Coleman KJ, Williams NA, McTigue KM, Arterburn D, McClay J, PCORnet Bariatric Surgery Collaborative (). The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet) Bariatric Study Cohort: Rationale, Methods, and Baseline Characteristics. JMIR Res Protoc, 6(12), e222.
- Chen J, Mackenzie J, Zhai Y, OLoughlin J, Kohler R, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A (). Preventing Returns to the Emergency Department Following Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg.
- Morrow EH, Bekele A, Tegegne A, Kotisso B, Warner E, Kaufman J, Oelschlager A, Oelschlager B (). Laparoscopic Simulation for Surgical Residents in Ethiopia: Course Development and Results. Am J Surg, 212(4), 645-648.
- Raghu G, Morrow E, Collins BF, Ho L, Hinojosa MW, Hayes J, Spada C, Oelschlager B, Li C, Yow E, Anstrom KJ, Mart D, Xiao K, Pellegrini C (). Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at a single centre. Eur Respir J, 48(3), 826-32.
- Morrow EH, Bushyhead D, Wassenaar E, Hinojosa M, Loviscek M, Pellegrini CA, Oelschlager BK (). The Impact of Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery in Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus. Surg Endosc.
- Zhang AY, Bates SJ, Morrow E, Pham H, Pham B, Chang J (2009). Tissue-engineered intrasynovial tendons: optimization of acellularization and seeding. J Rehabil Res Dev, 46(4), 489-98.
- Bates SJ, Morrow E, Zhang AY, Pham H, Longaker MT, Chang J (2006 Nov). Mannose-6-phosphate, an inhibitor of transforming growth factor-beta, improves range of motion after flexor tendon repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 88(11), 2465-72.
- Westhoff C, Picardo L, Morrow E (2003 Jan). Quality of life following early medical or surgical abortion. Contraception, 67(1), 41-7.
- Beyer K, Morrow E, Li XM, Bardina L, Bannon GA, Burks AW, Sampson HA (2001 Jun). Effects of cooking methods on peanut allergenicity. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 107(6), 1077-81.
- Sicherer SH, Morrow EH, Sampson HA (2000 Mar). Dose-response in double-blind, placebo-controlled oral food challenges in children with atopic dermatitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 105(3), 582-6.
Review
- Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (2013 Oct). Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. [Review]. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 23(5), 446-8.
- Ahmed S, Morrow E, Morton J (2010 Dec). Perioperative considerations when operating on the very obese: tricks of the trade. [Review]. Minerva Chir, 65(6), 667-75.
- Morrow EH, Norton JA (2009 Oct). Surgical management of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; state of the art. [Review]. Surg Clin North Am, 89(5), 1091-103.
Book Chapter
- Alice Chung and Ellen Morrow (). Hiatal Hernia Repair in Obese Patients. In Bittner R, Kockerling F, Fitzgibbons R, LeBlanc K, Mittal S, and Chowbey P (Eds.), Laparo-endoscopic Hernia Surgery; Evidence based clinical practice. Berlin: Springer.
- Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (). Paraesophageal Hernia Repair. In Michael Mulholland (Ed.), Operative Techniques in Surgery. Wolters Kluwer.
- Morrow EH, Oelschlager BK (). Surgery for Barrett’s Esophagus: From Metaplasia to Cancer. In Fisichella PM, Soper NJ, Pellegrini CA, Patti MG (Eds.), Surgical management of benign esophageal disorders (pp. 215-225). London: Springer-Verlag.
- Morrow EH, Norton JA (). Management of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors Excluding Gastrinoma. In Cameron JL, Cameron AM (Eds.), Current Surgical Therapy (10th, pp. 456-60). Elsevier Inc.
Case Report
- Morrow EH, Pellegrini CA, Mokadam NA, Khandelwal S (). Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support and Ventricular Recovery. J Heart Lung Transplant, 33(8), 870-1.
- Qadan M, Clarke S, Morrow E, Triadafilopoulos G, Visser B (2012 Aug). Sump syndrome as a complication of choledochoduodenostomy. Dig Dis Sci, 57(8), 2011-5.
- Morrow EH, Gallo AE, Melcher ML (2011 Feb). Sclerosing peritonitis after kidney transplantation: a not-so-silky cocoon. Dig Dis Sci, 56(2), 307-10.
Abstract
- Margaux B Miller, MS, Robert E Glasgow, MD, FACS, Michael G Newman, MS, Paige L Martinez, MS, Ellen H Morrow, MD, FACS, Eric T Volckmann, MD, Anna R Ibele, MD, FACS (). Impact of Bariatric Medical Tourism on US Health Care Utilization: A University Hospital Experience [Abstract]. JACS, 227(4), e161.
- Ellen H Morrow, MD, FACS, Joshua Biber, MS, MBA, Ji won Chang, MPH, MPA, Craig M Gale, MS, Robert E Glasgow, MD, FACS, Eric T Volckmann, MD, Anna R Ibele, MD, FACS (). Patient Reported Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery Vary by Procedure [Abstract]. JACS, 227(4), e4.
- Ellen Morrow, Joshua Biber, Anna Ibele, Eric Volckmann, Robert Glasgow (). Routine Collection of Patient Reported Oucomes in a Metabolic Surgery Practice: Initial Results [Abstract]. Surgical Endoscopy, 32(Suppl1), S286.
- Jennwood Chen, MD, Margaux Miller, MS, Ellen Morrow, MD, Anna R Ibele, MD, Robert Glasgow, MD, Eric T Volckmann, MD (). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass [Abstract]. ASMBS Obesity Week.
- Luke Martin MD, Eric Wiesner MD, Chong Zhang MS, Angela Presson PhD, Zachary Burningham MPH, Raminder Nirula MD MPH, Ellen Morrow MD, Benjamin Brooke MD PhD, William Peche MD (). Challenging the Tokyo Guidelines: are Cholecystostomy Tubes Beneficial Among Patients Undergoing Delayed Cholecystectomy? [Abstract]. Accepted for presentation at ACS Clinical Congress Scientific Forum, 2017.
- Morrow EH, Chen J, Nelson R, Nirula R, Glasgow R (). Watchful Waiting Versus Elective Laparoscopic Repair for Minimally Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernias: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis [Abstract]. Surgical Endoscopy, 31(S1), S237.
- Chen J, Patel R, Zhai Y, Trane A, Langell A, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Ibele A, Volckmann E (). The Utility of Preoperative Upper Endoscopy in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery [Abstract]. Surgical Endoscopy, 31(S1), S280.
- Morrow E, Wright A, Figuredo E, Oelschlager B (). Adoption of Single-incision laparoscopy after participation in an industry-sponsored course [Abstract]. SAGES.
- Morrow E, Lee L, Wren S (). The Impact of the pathologist on Lymph Node Yield [Abstract]. Society of Surgical Oncology.
- Cisco R, Price R, Morrow E, Jeffrey R, Norton J (). The Incidental Pancreatic Mass: Surgical Decision-Making and Outcomes [Abstract]. Pacific Coast Surgical Association.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Ryan Murphy, Ellen Morrow (). “Tips for New Faculty: What I Wish I Knew When I Joined the U” [Web]. Salt Lake City: Accelerate. Available: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/accelerate/blog/2017.
Global Impact
Selected Provider Publications
Journal Article
Morrow EH, Bekele A, Tegegne A, Kotisso B, Warner E, Kaufman J, Oelschlager A, Oelschlager B (). Laparoscopic Simulation for Surgical Residents in Ethiopia: Course Development and Results. Am J Surg, 212(4), 645-648.
Global Impact: Ethiopia.