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Ellen H. Morrow
( out of 52 reviews )

Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
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.

      Board Certification

      American Board of Surgery

      Patient Rating

      4.9 /5
      ( out of 52 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.

      June 15, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      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

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

      April 17, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      She's not a good listener. She makes you work for your treatment. She makes you work for her. You definitely have to fight for your rights with her.

      April 17, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      Dr. Morrow thoroughly explained my physical problems and gave me options for the future. Together we decided on what I believe to be the wisest course of treatment.

      April 04, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      She was amazing and listen to my concerns is doing more then anyone has

      April 02, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      Explains things in details and looks out for what is best for you to better your life

      March 27, 2025
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      I will after my surgery!

      October 14, 2024
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      Very friendly and outgoing. Had a good long coversation about my expectations and what to expect going forward.

      September 19, 2024
      SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

      I LOVE DR. MORROW

    • 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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)
      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 article)

      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 article)