Biography


Arden M. Morris, MD, MPH is Professor of Surgery and Vice-Chair for Research in the Stanford Department of Surgery. She is Director of the S-SPIRE Center, a health services research collaborative to study patient-centered care, clinical optimization, and health care economics. In her own work, Dr. Morris uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to focus on quality of and equity in cancer care. She serves as vice-chair of the Commission on Cancer’s National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer Quality Committee, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons’ representative to the American Joint Commission on Cancer, and Chair of the ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program Implementation and Integration Committee.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: University of Minnesota General Surgery Residency (2003) MN
  • Medical Education: Rush Medical College Office of the Registrar (1993) IL
  • Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery (2006)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2003)
  • Residency: Oregon Health and Science University (2000) OR

Honors & Awards
  • Outstanding Clinician Award, University of Michigan Medical School (2014)
  • Top Doctor, Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doctor (2015)
  • Visiting Scholar, Russell Sage Foundation, New York, NY (2014-2015)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, S-SPIRE Center, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016 - Present)
  • Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery Stanford University School of Medicine (2016 - Present)
  • Vice Chair, Clinical Research, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016 - Present)

Publications

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Specializing In

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Practice Locations


Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Digestive Health Surgery at 875 Blake Wilbur Drive Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Gastrointestinal (GI) Pain Clinic Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Patient Ratings

(27 Ratings)

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4.6/5

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Patient Reviews

(26 reviews)

Dr. Morris is an outstanding doctor. She was clear, concise, informative, and comforting. I feel confident that I am making an informed decision about my upcoming surgery, and that I will be in great hands.
Dr. Morris is very professional, knowledgeable and caring and made my appointment such a pleasant experience. Thank you so much!
She’s still one of the best doctors I’ve ever had
She's the best surgeon I've ever had
Dr. Mortis and the staffs are the best
Dr. Morris explained everything and made me feel confident in her experience.
This was my first visit with Dr Morris. We met as a result of emergency surgery last Saturday. She is an excellent communicator. Her answers and explanations were clear and free of medical jargon. She answered all my questions and left me feeling reassured. I feel fortunate to have access to Stanford Health Care and their outstanding medical professionals.
Great surgeon, thank you
Dr. Morris and the staffs are the best!!!
Very likely.
She and her team were very thorough in explaining everything.
Grateful
I appreciate Dr. Morris for the very successful surgery she performed on me!
Great people very nice and helpful
We appreciate very much the efficiency and exactness how Stanford treats its patients.
She is amazing and knows how to make the patient feel at ease and satisfide with the game plan and the upcoming care and service thank u dr. Morris
Excellent communication.
She is an incredible doctor. She made sure I understood everything. All questions were answered clearly. She is caring and considerate. I consider myself very lucky to have had her do my surgery. Stanford is lucky to have her too.
Dr. Morris spent all the time needed to explain what my surgery would involve and was happy to answer questions.
Very satisfied with the attention that the personnel and Doctor Morris provided me.
Thumbs up!
Very good.
Dr. Morris greeted me before I reached the operating room to say hello and assure me everything was going to be fine. It was awesome!
Very nice and reassuring. Very informative and caring.
All good experiences.
Great physician, very knowledgeable and understanding of the situation.

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