Carol D. Morris, MD

I am an orthopaedic surgical oncologist with expertise in treating both children and adults with bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the pelvis and extremities. Sarcomas are a very rare group of tumors that arise from connective tissues such as bone and muscle. I work with a large team of doctors, including pediatric and adult oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and surgical oncologists to develop expert care plans that are unique to each patient.

The majority of patients who have surgery for sarcomas have limb-sparing surgery, meaning that the tumor can be removed without amputating a limb. As an orthopaedic surgeon, a large focus of my work involves developing and refining reconstruction options for knees, hips, shoulders, and other parts of the body that provide patients with the most function and increase the longevity of the artificial body part. I also treat patients with cancer that has spread to bone. My research interests include identifying novel targets and therapies for treating bone and soft tissue tumors.

Location
Phone
212-639-2893
Clinical Expertise

Primary Bone Sarcomas, Pediatric and Adult; Soft tissue Sarcomas; Benign Bone Tumors; Metastatic Cancer to Bone

Languages Spoken
English
Education

MD, Boston University School of Medicine

Residencies

Boston Medical Center; Lahey Clinic; Shriners Hospital for Children; Massachusetts General Hospital

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Publications by Carol D. Morris

Selected Book Chapters
“Principles of orthopaedic pharmacology.” Morris CD, Einhorn TA. In:  Orthopaedic Basic Science: Biology and Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. 2nd ed. Buckwalter JA, Einhorn TA, Simon SR, eds. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2000: 217-237.

“Pulmonary distress and thromboembolic conditions affecting orthopaedic surgical practice.” Morris CD, Creevy WR, Einhorn TA. In: Orthopaedic Basic Science: Biology and Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. 2nd ed.  Buckwalter JA, Einhorn TA, Simon SR, eds. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2000: 307-316.

“Benign bone tumors.” Morris CD, Lee FY, Gebhardt MC. In: Chapman's Orthopaedic Surgery. 3rd ed.  Chapman MW, ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001: 3387-3390.

“Benign soft-tissue tumors: general diagnostic and management principles.” Errani C, Morris CD, Healey JH. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Musculoskeletal Tumors 2. 2nd ed.  Schwartz HS, ed. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2007: 219-224.

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