Overview
Cullen D. Morris, M.D., earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1996. He completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training at Emory as well, finishing in 2006. Dr. Morris remained at Emory as an assistant professor of surgery and then as an associate professor until joining Piedmont Heart Institute in March 2017.
Dr. Morris is board certified in thoracic surgery. He is a member of American Board of Thoracic Surgery, The American Board of Surgery, and the South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society. His professional interests include coronary surgery, valve surgery and aortic surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Morris enjoys playing golf.
Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
242 King Avenue, Suite 230, Athens, GA 30606
Clinical Research
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Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Morris isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Morris isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Morris isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Collapsed LungDr. Morris isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- EndocarditisDr. Morris isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atheroembolic Renal DiseaseDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Atheroembolic Renal Disease.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Morris isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.