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Carol Morris

Carol Morris, MD, MS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

4.9 | 110 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Bone cancers and conditions
  • Benign bone tumors and noncancerous bone conditions

My Specialties

  • Precision medicine
  • Limb salvage surgery
  • Rotationplasty
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Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

As Chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I oversee the largest and most talented team of board-certified orthopedic oncologists in the nation. We perform approximately 1,000 operations a year for people with cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors of the bones and soft tissue.

Many of the adult and pediatric patients I see have tumors related to:

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I love being a surgeon and especially caring for children, adolescents, and young adults. My surgical philosophy is guided by precision medicine. To me, this means identifying the right operation for the right patient, based on their individual traits and needs. The “right treatment” looks different for each patient. For example, the surgical approach that is best for a child will often not be the one that is best for an adult, even if the tumors are caused by the same condition. There is no one-size-fits-all approach in orthopedic surgery. One of the most gratifying parts of my job is working with people to understand what they want to accomplish through treatment and taking creative approaches to make their goals their realities.

Although the safe removal of these tumors is our top priority, it is not our only priority. We provide treatment that focuses not only on removing the cancer, but also on supporting the health of the musculoskeletal system which can be affected by cancer treatment. Maintaining and restoring bone and muscle function as well as quality of life is critical to our treatment mission — addressing the tumor is just the first step in carrying out this mission.

Often, people with musculoskeletal tumors are concerned about losing a limb. In the current era, most tumors can be removed without amputation. I am an expert in limb salvage surgery, an approach that helps preserve the limb by removing the diseased bone and some surrounding tissue. Sometimes, we can replace bone that has been removed with bone from another part of the body or a metallic implant. We have developed replacements that are more durable and functional than those that were previously available. I also have extensive experience in a unique procedure called rotationplasty, an innovative way to treat tumors around the knee that might otherwise require amputation above the knee. With rotationplasty, patients usually return to a very active lifestyle.

The trifold mission of MSK is my professional north star—clinical care, education, and research. I am committed to maintaining the best outcomes for our orthopedic patients; mentoring faculty and fellows to realize their potential; and advancing our knowledge of orthopedic cancer through scholarship and collaboration. I am fortunate to work at an institution that understands the importance of weaving these priorities together to care for the whole person and cure cancer, and in that order.

What I Do at MSK

An orthopaedic (OR-thuh-PEE-dik) surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, joints, tendons, and muscles.

  • Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery Service
  • Jack Byrne Chair for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Bone cancers and conditions
  • Benign bone tumors and noncancerous bone conditions
  • Bone metastases
  • Common pediatric soft tissue sarcomas
  • Neuroendocrine-related conditions - neurofibromatosis

My Specialties

  • Precision medicine
  • Limb salvage surgery
  • Rotationplasty
Education & Honors

Education

  • MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Residencies

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - Boston Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Musculoskeletal Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery (2003)

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2013-Present)
  • Corrine Farrell Award, International Skeletal Society (2019)
  • Teacher of the Year, Johns Hopkins Orthopedic Residency Program (2015)
  • Career Development Award, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (2005)

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Patient Reviews

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4.9 110 reviews

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Jan 27, 2025

Using several NY hospitals. Overall quality of MSK superior!

Jan 24, 2025

The wait time was too long for such a young child.

Jan 6, 2025

Spend time to explain and answer questions. Made patient feel comfortable

Jan 3, 2025

I feel so compelled to share my positive experience with Dr. Morris, even after only meeting her once today. I've sat opposite my fare share of physicians over the years, spanning severe mental illness, fertility and ob/gyn challenges, and all of the routine stuff in between. I don't think I've ever met a doctor who so expertly balances warmth, confidence, humility, patience, and a razor sharp mind as Dr. Morris did today. I very much appreciate that she's a straight talker with a kind heart. I am grateful to be under her care.

Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Morris explains everything in detail, with a lot of patience, and takes the time that one needs. I am very happy. Thank you.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Carol Morris discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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