Ellen H. Morrow
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 51 reviews )

Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-2765
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      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.

      Specialties

      Board Certification

      American Board of Surgery

      Patient Rating

      Rating: 4.9 out of 5
      4.9 /5
      ( out of 51 reviews )

      The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

      The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

      Patient Comments

      Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      October 05, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr. Morrow genuinely cares about healing me and doing the surgery that I need very soon. She listens and explains everything so I can understand what to expect. Because of her and her team, I drive 6 hours to get the very best care. Cannot say enough great things!

      August 28, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Takes the time to address concerns.

      August 25, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Ellen H Morrow was very kind and professional. Would highly recommend her to one and all

      August 06, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr Ellen Morrow was such a good listener and answered all my questions, loved her upbeat attitude..

      August 03, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Great listener, very knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly

      July 17, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Professional and compassionate

      July 17, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Listen to what I have to say I'm concerning about my health

      June 15, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      All doctors should be as honest and insightful as Dr E. Morrow. She explains well, has a personality, and is not just pushing the "let's just do it and see what happens" line that many in her profession do. I appreciate the honesty.

      May 02, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Such a very lovely person, full of knowledge and experience. I believe she can be trusted.

    • 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.

      Board Certification and Academic Information

      Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
      Academic Divisions General Surgery
      Board Certification
      American Board of Surgery

      Education history

      Graduate Training Clinical Investigation - University of Utah M.S.C.I
      Fellowship Minimally Invasive Surgery - University of Washington Senior Fellow
      Residency Surgery - Stanford University Hospital Resident
      Professional Medical Medicine - Stanford University Medical School M.D.
      Undergraduate Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology - Yale University B.S.

      Selected Publications

      Journal Article

      1. Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele A (2022). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 4910-4916. (Read full publication)
      2. Call M, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Morrow E, Webber D, Hamilton B, Locke A (2023). Measuring provider well-being: initial validation of a brief engagement survey. BMC Health Serv Res, 23(1), 432. (Read full publication)
      3. Coughlin JW, Nauman E, Wellman R, Coley RY, McTigue KM, Coleman KJ, Jones DB, Lewis K, Tobin JN, Wee CC, Fitzpatrick SL, Desai JR, Murali S, Morrow EH, Rogers AM, Wood GC, Schlundt DG, Apovian CM, Duke MC, McClay JC, Soans R, Nemr R, Williams N, Courcoulas A, Holmes JH, Anau J, Toh S, Sturtevant JL, Horgan CE, Cook AJ, Arterburn DE, PCORnet Bariatric Study Collaborative (2022). Preoperative Depression Status and Five Year Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in the PCORnet Bariatric Study Cohort. Ann Surg, 277(4), 637-646. (Read full publication)
      4. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2022). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 3127-3135. (Read full publication)
      5. Morrow EH, Mai T, Choi B, Gu LY, Thielking P, Sandweiss D, Qeadan F (2022). Comparison of Mindfulness Interventions for Healthcare Professionals: A Mixed-Methods Study. Complement Ther Med, 70, 102864. (Read full publication)
      6. Smith AJ, Shoji K, Griffin BJ, Sippel LM, Dworkin ER, Wright HM, Morrow E, Locke A, Love TM, Harris JI, Kaniasty K, Langenecker SA, Benight CC (2022). Social cognitive mechanisms in healthcare worker resilience across time during the pandemic. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol, 57(7), 1457-1468. (Read full publication)
      7. Raber H, May A, Tingey B, Qeadan F, Morrow E, Mullin S, Nickman NA, Tyler LS (2022). Burnout, professional fulfillment, sleep impairment, and self-compassion within an academic medical center pharmacy department. Am J Health Syst Pharm, 79, 1551-1561. (Read full publication)
      8. McGarrity LA, Terrill AL, Martinez PL, Ibele AR, Morrow EH, Volckmann ET, Smith TW (2022). The Role of Resilience in Psychological Health Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg, 32(3), 792-800. (Read full publication)
      9. Jacobs A, Martinez P, Morrow E, Ibele A (2021). The impact of patient-reported outcomes on loss to follow-up care after bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc, 36(2), 936-940. (Read full publication)
      10. Leeflang E, Madden J, Ibele A, Glasgow R, Morrow E (2021). Laparoscopic management of symptomatic congenital diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni in the adult. Surg Endosc, 36(1), 216-221. (Read full publication)
      11. Morrow E, Chang JW, Biber J, Miller M, McGarrity L, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A, Brooke B (2020). Prospective Collection of PROMIS Physical Function Measure Demonstrates Significant Improvement After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 30(5), 1898-1903. (Read full publication)

      Other

      1. Smith AJ, Shoji K, Griffin BJ, Sippel LM, Dworkin ER, Wright HM, Morrow E, Locke A, Love TM, Harris JI, Kaniasty K, Langenecker SA, Benight CC (2022). Correction to: Social cognitive mechanisms in healthcare worker resilience across time during the pandemic. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol (57(7), p. 1469). Germany. (Read full publication)

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