John D. Morris
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 33 reviews )

John D. Morris, MD, ScM

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

1K, Endoscopy
Salt Lake City
801-646-9536
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Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
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University of Utah Hospital

Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797
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Gastroenterology /GI Clinic UUH

Gastroenterology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797
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  • John D. Morris, M.D., ScM received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell Medial Center in New York. Dr. Morris completed both a general gastrointestinal and Advanced Endoscopy fellowship at University of MD Medical

    Center in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Morris is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT.

    Working primarily at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Main Hospital Dr. Morris focuses his clinical, educational, and research efforts on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and complex gastrointestinal disease, with an emphasis on therapeutic endoscopy.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 33 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.

    May 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent doctor [TRANSLATED]

    March 27, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Morris is such a great caring person. He took the time to listen to me and addressed my concerns. Very friendly and caring.

    March 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He goes to great detail to help you as a patient.

    November 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I had a teladoc appointment with doctor Morris and he was absolutely wonderful. Easy to understand answer all my questions I was very pleased with our visit

    September 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Morris is an absolutely amazing doctor in the GI field. He is very personable, friendly, genuine and knowledgeable. He takes time to listen and come up with a plan for resolutions, not just bandaids. I always feel well taken care of and informed in my care when working with Dr Morris.

    September 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Morris walks on water!

    September 01, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Appreciate him helping me understand my different opinions. Took the time to explain everything. Answered all the questions I had.

    July 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Morris is a caring physician. He takes the time to listen and is very knowledgeable. I have a lot of doctors in my life and he is at the top of my list for being compassionate and caring.

    July 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is an awesome doctor, one who listens and knows his stuff. very professional and I will keep going to him and recommend him to others!!!!

  • John D. Morris, M.D., ScM received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell Medial Center in New York. Dr. Morris completed both a general gastrointestinal and Advanced Endoscopy fellowship at University of MD Medical

    Center in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Morris is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT.

    Working primarily at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Main Hospital Dr. Morris focuses his clinical, educational, and research efforts on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and complex gastrointestinal disease, with an emphasis on therapeutic endoscopy.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Gastroenterology

    Education history

    Fellowship Advanced Endoscopy - University of Maryland Medical Center Fellow
    Fellowship Gastroenterology - University of Maryland Medical Center Fellow
    Internship/Residency Internal Medicine - New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell Medical Center Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Maryland School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Epidemiology - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ScM
    Undergraduate Microbiology - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ramai D, Maida M, Smith ER, Wang Y, Spadaccini M, Previtera M, Chandan S, Huang Y, Tokmak S, Bhandari P, DuBroff J, Ko C, Morris JD, Marasco G, Crin SF, Facciorusso A, Mangiavillano B, Khashab MA (2025). Correction: Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation with stenting versus stenting alone in patients with malignant biliary obstruction: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Endoscopy. (Read full article)
    2. Ramai D, Maida M, Smith ER, Wang Y, Spadaccini M, Previtera M, Chandan S, Huang Y, Tokmak S, Bhandari P, DuBroff J, Ko C, Morris JD, Marasco G, Crin SF, Facciorusso A, Mangiavillano B, Khashab MA (2024). Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation with stenting versus stenting alone in patients with malignant biliary obstruction: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Endoscopy, 57(3), 272-281. (Read full article)
    3. DuBroff J, Ramai D, Morris JD (2024). Endoscopic ultrasound-guided palliative enterocolostomy via lumen-apposing metal stent in the setting of ascites and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Endoscopy, 56(S 01), E33-E34. (Read full article)
    4. Ramai D, Morris JD, Fang J (2024). Top Tips for Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (DPEJ) Tube Placement. Dig Dis Sci, 69(5), 1534-1536. (Read full article)
    5. Ramai D, Smith ER, Wang Y, Huang Y, Obaitan I, Chandan S, Dhindsa B, Papaefthymiou A, Morris JD (2024). Epidemiology and Socioeconomic Impact of Pancreatic Cancer: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2019. Dig Dis Sci, 69(4), 1135-1142. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Ramai D, Dawod E, Darwin PE, Kim RE, Kim JH, Wang J, Lanka C, Bakain T, Mahadev S, Sampath K, Carr-Locke DL, Morris JD, Sharaiha RZ (2025). Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Transmural Biliary Drainage With 6 mm and 8 mm Cautery-enhanced Lumen-apposing Metal Stents: A Multicenter Collaborative Study. [Abstract]. J Clin Gastroenterol, 59(4), 376-383. (Read full article)