Medical Team
Specializing in Orthopedic Services Since 2005
Dr. Gary D. Morris
ABOUT
Gary D. Morris, M.D., began practice in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000. His areas of expertise include the lower extremities, including traumatic and congenital conditions of the foot and ankle and total joint replacements of the ankle, knee, and hip. Dr. Morris also specializes in arthroscopic procedures of the lower extremities.
Dr. Morris received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University in 1990. In 1994, he received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. His surgical internship and orthopedic surgical residence were complete at Grace Hospital / Wayne State University in Detroit. He subsequently completed his foot and ankle sub specialty fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. During his fellowship training, Dr. Morris trained under Bill Hamilton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon for the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theather, and School of American Ballet. Dr. Morris received further training in foot and ankle trauma surgery in Hannover, Germany, prior to joining Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center.
For several years, Dr. Morris has treated professional athletes and performers from many of the largest and most popular shows on the Las Vegas Strip including Celine Dion’s “A New Day” and several Cirque Du Soleil productions.
Dr. Morris was born in Los Angeles.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Dr. Morris is board certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in the treatment of a variety of conditions including:
- Lower Extremity
- Hip, Knee and Ankle Total Joint Replacement
- Hindfoot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery
EDUCATION
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Undergraduate 08/01/1984 – 05/01/1990
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7453 -
Medical School 08/14/1990 – 05/01/1994
Medical College of Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 -
Orthopedic Surgery Residency 07/01/1994 – 06/01/1999
Grace Hospital / Wayne State University
6071 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 -
Post Graduate Education Fellowship
Adult Foot and Ankle Reconstruction 08/01/1999 – 07/01/2000
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 -
Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship August 2000
AO/ASIF
Heidelberg / Hannover, Germany
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Yee Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine 07/01/2020 – Present
7195 Advanced Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113 -
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center 08/29/2000 – 06/30/2020
7455 West Washington Avenue, #160
Las Vegas, NV 89128
PRESENT HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERSHIPS
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
657 Town Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89144-6367
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 South Rainbow Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89118-1859
Specialty Surgery Center
7250 Cathedral Rock Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106-4119
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
- Federal NV BM6913467 12/04/2014 – 01/31/2021
- State NV CS10102 06/19/2000 – 10/31/2020
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 2002
- Recertification 2012
ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
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American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons Fellow
(AAOS) -
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Member
(AOFAS) -
Nevada State Medical Association Member
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Clark County Medical Society Member
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Nevada Orthopedic Society Member