Olivia E. Morris, DO

Olivia E. Morris, DO is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, with fellowship-training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and joint reconstruction surgery. Dr. Morris is an experienced orthopedic specialist, dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care. Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. Morris served as Chief of Surgery at Payson Region Medical Center.

Dr. Morris sharpened her skills in orthopedic sports medicine through a fellowship program at Michigan State University-Lansing General Hospital. Prior to her fellowship, she completed an orthopedic surgery residency under distinguished experts in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati, orthopedic hand surgery at Detroit Receiving Hospital, and total joint replacement at St. Anthonys Hospital-Ohio State University. She also completed an orthopedic trauma AO fellowship in Munich, Germany, at the University Hospital of Munich Technical University.  

 To supplement her education, Dr. Morris fulfilled a general rotating internship at Orlando General Hospital. She obtained a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Nova-Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. She completed her undergraduate studies at Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Biology degree.

Dr. Morris had the privilege of serving as a team physician for the athletes of the United States Olympic team in Colorado Springs, CO. Throughout her career, she has participated as team physician for various athletic organizations including the Amarillo Rattlers Hockey Team, Pampa High school, Highland Park High school, and Payson High school.

Dr. Morris enjoys outdoor activities including golfing, hiking, backpacking, equine, snow & water skiing and biking. She also enjoys relaxing in the company of her mother and young nieces and nephews.

Research & Experience

Area of Specialty

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder & Knee

Education

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Michigan State University - Lansing General Hospital
Lansing, MI

Orthopedic Residency
Metropolitan Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI

Internship
Orlando General Hospital
Orlando, FL

Doctor of Osteopathy
Nova/Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
North Miami Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science, Biology
Concord College
Athens, WV

Sports Medicine Experience

Amarillo Rattlers Hockey Team: Team Physician

United States Olympic Training Center: Volunteer Team Physician
US Olympic Team - Colorado Springs, CO

Presentations

The CORE Institute Community Lectures, Managing Shoulder Pain, Banner Olive Branch Senoir Center, Sun City, AZ February 2012
Arizona Sports Medicine Society. Interesting Return-to-Play Dilemmas. October 2010.