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Dr. John M Morton M.D., Surgeon
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Dr. John M Morton M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(11)
300 Pasteur Drive H3680 Stanford CA, 94305
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Morton is a general surgeon practicing in Stanford, CA. Dr. Morton specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Morton provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1993

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Publications

  • ARCHIVES OF SURGERYHalo Effect for Bariatric Surgery Collateral Weight Loss in Patients' Family Members2011
  • Jourl of gastrointestil surgeryDoes chronic kidney disease affect outcomes after major abdomil surgery?2014
  • Anls of surgeryIs ambulatory laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass associated with higher adverse events?2014
  • Surgery for obesity and related diseasesLetter to the editor.2013
  • American jourl of kidney diseasesQuiz page august 2013: kidney failure in a transplant from an identical twin.2013
  • JAMA SURGERYThe Human Gut Microbiome A Review of the Effect of Obesity and Surgically Induced Weight Loss2013
  • HPBHospital readmission after a pancreaticoduodenectomy: an emerging quality metric?2013
  • Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retiSevere worsening of diabetic retinopathy following bariatric surgery.2013
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESComment on: Outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with BMI less than 35 kg/m(2)2013
  • OBESITY SURGERYThe EMPOWER Study: Randomized, Prospective2012
  • JOURL OF SURGICAL EDUCATIONThe Effect of Positive and Negative Verbal Feedback on Surgical Skills Performance and Motivation2012
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSNormal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over Trial2012
  • OBESITYObesity Disparities in Preventive Care2012
  • ARCHIVES OF SURGERYLaparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety2012
  • BRITISH JOURL OF SURGERYEffect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on testosterone and prostate-specific antigen2012
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESShort-term medication cost savings for treating hypertension and diabetes after gastric bypass2012
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSDetermints of Adverse Events in Vascular Surgery2012
  • HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHRelationship between Patient Safety and Hospital Surgical Volume2012
  • HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHIs Patient Safety Improving? tiol Trends in Patient Safety Indicators: 1998-20072012
  • Changchien, E. M., Ahmed, S., Betti, F., Higa, J., Kiely, K., Herndez-B-type triuretic peptide increases after gastric bypass surgery and correlates with weight loss2011
  • JOURL OF SURGICAL RESEARCHThe Role of Surgical Champions in the American College of Surgeons tiol Surgical Quality2011
  • OBESITY SURGERYDetermition of the Relationship Between Gastric Wall Thickness2011
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSImpaired Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case-Crossover Trial2011
  • OBESITY SURGERYCardiac Arrest During Laparoscopic Roux-en2011
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF OPHTHALMOLOGYDeclining Incidence of Neotal Endophthalmitis in the United States2011
  • MINERVA CHIRURGICAPerioperative considerations when operating on the very obese: tricks of the trade2010
  • JOURL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIALaparoscopic diaphragmatic pacer placement - a potential new treatment for ALS patients2010
  • OBESITYDo Preventive Care Disparities Exist For the Obese?2010
  • NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINECost Consciousness and Medical Education2010
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICAL QUALITYFrequency and Outcomes of Blood Products Transfusion Across Procedures and Clinical Conditions2010
  • OBESITY SURGERYIntraoperative Fluid Replacement2010
  • JOURL OF VIROLOGYRotavirus Differentially Infects2010
  • OBESITY SURGERYOne Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors2010
  • GASTROINTESTIL ENDOSCOPYEndoscopic removal of dysfunctioning rings or bands after restrictive bariatric procedures2010
  • OBESITYThe Halo Effect of Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss in Patients Family Members2009
  • OBESITY SURGERYDifferential Intra-abdomil Adipose Tissue Profiling in Obese, Insulin-resistant Women2009
  • OBESITY SURGERYPlasma Glucose and Insulin Regulation Is Abnormal Following Gastric Bypass Surgery with or Without2009
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF OPHTHALMOLOGYIncidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in the United States: 1997 through 20052009
  • JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERYProbiotics Improve Outcomes After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial2009
  • GASTROENTEROLOGYBariatric Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Quality of Life Independent of Weight Loss2009
  • GASTROENTEROLOGYDoes Insurance Status Affect Gastric Bypass Surgery Outcomes?2009
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSRelationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources2009
  • OBESITY SURGERYSuccinylcholine: A Useful Drug in Bariatric Surgery2009
  • American jourl of gastroenterologyEndoscopy is accurate, safe2009
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSBenefits to Patients Choosing Preoperative Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Surgery2009
  • JAMA-JOURL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONPregncy and Fertility Following Bariatric Surgery A Systematic Review2008
  • Patel, S. T., Astassopoulos, K., Lerner, J., Ryan, K., Dodd, S. L., GoCLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOOD TRANSFUSION DURING INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION2008
  • JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERYMechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestil Surgery: A Meta-Alysis and Review of the Literature2008
  • OBESITYGastric Bypass Surgery Improves Markers of Aging2008
  • OBESITYDisparity in Utilization, Demographics and Outcomes for Bariatric Surgeries2008
  • OBESITY SURGERYPreoperative endoscopic screening for laparoscopic Roux-en2008
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESProfiling surgical staplers: effect of staple height, buttress, and overlap on staple line failure2008
  • GASTROENTEROLOGYMeta-alysis of mechanical bowel preparation for elective colon and rectal resection2008
  • GASTROENTEROLOGYSigl detection: A new statistical method to predict SH in gastric bypass patients2008
  • BRITISH JOURL OF OPHTHALMOLOGYRetinopathy of prematurity in the United States2008
  • OBESITY SURGERYUse of flexible endoscopic scissors to cut obstructing suture material in gastric bypass patients2008
  • OBESITY SURGERYLaparoscopic adjustable gastric b2008
  • DIABETES CAREBariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes2008
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONStiol trends in adolescent bariatric surgical procedures2008
  • JOP : Jourl of the pancreasAre health related outcomes in acute pancreatitis improving?2008
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESRetrievable inferior ve cava filters may be safely applied in gastric bypass surgery2007
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONSGastrointestil complications after corory artery bypass grafting2007
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESDoes gastric bypass alter alcohol metabolism?2007
  • GASTROINTESTIL ENDOSCOPYWeight gain after bariatric surgery as a result of large gastric stoma2007
  • OBESITY SURGERYture versus nurture: Identical twins and bariatric surgery2007
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESTranssal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy for preoperative evaluation of the high2007
  • OBESITY SURGERYDisappointing weight loss among shift workers after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery2007
  • OBESITY SURGERYAbnormal findings on routine upper GI series following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass2007
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESClinical resolution of severely symptomatic pseudotumor cerebri after gastric bypass2007
  • OBESITY SURGERYNew device for introduction of circular stapler2007
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESIs there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective r2007
  • JOURL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUESIPEG panel on clinical investigation2007
  • SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASESGastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factors2007
  • OBESITY SURGERYAttitude of prospective surgical residents regarding surgery for morbid obesity2006
  • OBESITY SURGERYConcurrent gastric bypass and repair of anterior abdomil wall hernias2006
  • OBESITY SURGERYPulmory embolus after retrieval of a temporary inferior ve caval filter2006
  • OBESITY SURGERYIntra-operative fluid volume influences postoperative usea2006
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESNis vs sages - A comparison of tiol and voluntary databases2006
  • OBESITY SURGERYMethamphetamine use following bariatric surgery in an adolescent2006
  • OBESITY SURGERYOrogastric tube complications in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass2006
  • Surgery for obesity and related diseasesRobotic-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a patient with midgut malrotation.2006
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESAlysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative groin hernia database2006
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESAlysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative cholecystectomy registry2006
  • SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIOL TECHNIQUESThe SAGES bariatric surgery outcome initiative2005
  • OBESITY SURGERYIncidental finding of gastrointestil stromal tumors (GISTs) during laparoscopic gastric bypass2005
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERYLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs and high-volume academic facilities2005
  • Surgery for obesity and related diseasesComparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass2005
  • JAMA-JOURL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONWeighing in on bariatric surgery - Procedure use, readmission rates, and mortality2005
  • OBESITY SURGERYThe impact of preoperative weight loss in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass2005
  • OBESITY SURGERYLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass2005
  • OBESITY SURGERYNitrous oxide and laparoscopic bariatric surgery2005
  • JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERYA tiol comparison of surgical versus percutaneous draige of pancreatic pseudocysts: 1997-20012005
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERYIntroducing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs medical facility2004
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERYWhat do surgery residents do on their call nights?2004
  • JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERYBovine pericardium buttress limits recalization of the uncut Roux-en-Y in a porcine model2004
  • JOURL OF GASTROINTESTIL SURGERYGallbladder function before and after fundoplication2002
  • AMERICAN SURGEONResection of benign esophageal stricture through a minimally invasive endoscopic2002

Dr. John M Morton M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 300 Pasteur Drive H3680

300 Pasteur Drive H3680 -
Stanford, CA 94305
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