
Overview
As one of the top Phoenix bariatric surgeons, he recognizes the negative impact that excess weight has on society, and has developed a passion for helping patients attain and maintain a healthy body weight. Every year, Dr. Orris successfully performs hundreds of weight-loss surgeries. Patients benefit from his years of bariatric surgery experience and the personal intensity he brings to each and every case. With his vast knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Orris is well-known for accepting complicated and challenging cases.
Dr. Orris is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1855 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Sjhmc Physician Services
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
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Banner - University Medicine General Surgery Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Orris
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Orris?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Orris by calling their office at 480-829-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Orris a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Orris is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael J. Orris specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Orris is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael J. Orris participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Orris has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Orris's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Orris accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Orris accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-829-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- ObesityDr. Orris isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Orris isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Food AllergyDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- GastritisDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HerniaDr. Orris isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.

