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Ellen H. Morrow
( out of 52 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
  • 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

    4.8 /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

    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.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. E Morrow was very professional and friendly, really listened to my concerns and needs and brought up many ways this surgery could help me and my health.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I was very impressed with Dr. Morrow.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    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!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

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

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Was disappointing and offending I been in severe pain and discomfort since Feb. Waiting till May to see her and drove 3 hrs for her to tell me I'm fat and give me a list of protein drinks to buy that I cannot afford oh just take more pills. Her lack of caring and compassion is sad, before being disabled I was an MA and I can't believe this horrible experience I had!!!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Shes very professional & knowledgeable

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She was wicked good.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Seemed a little distracted and unprepared. I trust Dr. Morrow¿ expertise and knoowledge. I u deratand she is very busy,, but at our last pre surgical appt.she had t read her previous notes on our last appt and the test results from my last EDG. A little concerning¿. The MA had to help remind her of my scheduled surgery date. I'm sure (I pray) she will be completely prepared on my particular issues before surgery .

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Morrow was fantastic! understood my problem & came up with a detailed plan to help me.

  • 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)
    12. Alexander AJ, Empey RM, Horns JJ, McGarrity LA, Das R, Morrow EH, Ibele A (2025). Trends in Utilization of Services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery. Annals of surgery, (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)