Ellen H. Morrow
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 52 reviews )

Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-2765
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Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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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: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /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

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    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Morrow always listens to my concerns and addresses them immediately. She is very caring and professional.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Good visit

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

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

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Morrow answered all of the questions I asked and explained the surgical procedure in terms that I had no trouble understanding.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was great and thorough.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I love dr Morrow. She is kind and good at what she does. She is a miracle worker.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    This was my second time meeting with Dr. Morrow. She helped me understand my options, and helped me make decisions for future care, with confidence. She was very thorough.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I LOVE DR. MORROW

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Morrow was very understanding and listened with great interest in what I listed as the issues that I am experiencing and addressed them accordingly.

  • 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

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Morrow EH, Mai T, Choi B, Gu LY, Thielking P, Sandweiss D, Qeadan (2022). Comparison of Mindfulness Interventions for Healthcare Professionals: A Mixed-Methods Study. Complementary therapies in medicine, 70, 102864. (Read full publication)
    2. McGarrity LA, Terrill AL, Martinez PL, Ibele AR, Morrow EH, Volckmann ET, Smith T (2022). The Role of Resilience in Psychological Health Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obesity surgery, 32(3), 792-800. (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 (2023). Preoperative Depression Status and Five Year Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in the PCORnet Bariatric Study Cohort. Annals of surgery, 277(4), 637-646. (Read full publication)
    4. Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann (2023). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surgical endoscopy, 37(6), 3127-3135. (Read full publication)
    5. 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 C (2022). Social cognitive mechanisms in healthcare worker resilience across time during the pandemic. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 57(7), 1457-1468. (Read full publication)
    6. Raber H, May A, Tingey B, Qeadan F, Morrow E, Mullin S, Nickman NA, Tyler L (2022). Burnout, professional fulfillment, sleep impairment, and self-compassion within an academic medical center pharmacy department. American journal of health-system pharmacy, 79, 1551-1561. (Read full publication)
    7. Jacobs A, Martinez P, Morrow E, Ibele (2022). The impact of patient-reported outcomes on loss to follow-up care after bariatric surgery. Surgical endoscopy, 36(2), 936-940. (Read full publication)
    8. Leeflang E, Madden J, Ibele A, Glasgow R, Morrow (2022). Laparoscopic management of symptomatic congenital diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni in the adult. Surgical endoscopy, 36(1), 216-221. (Read full publication)
    9. Morrow E, Chang JW, Biber J, Miller M, McGarrity L, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A, Brooke (2020). Prospective Collection of PROMIS Physical Function Measure Demonstrates Significant Improvement After Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery, 30(5), 1898-1903. (Read full publication)
    10. Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele (2023). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surgical endoscopy, 37(6), 4910-4916. (Read full publication)
    11. Call M, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Morrow E, Webber D, Hamilton B, Locke (2023). Measuring provider well-being: initial validation of a brief engagement survey. BMC health services research, 23(1), 432. (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 C (2022). Correction to: Social cognitive mechanisms in healthcare worker resilience across time during the pandemic. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 57(7), 1469. (Read full publication)

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