Biographical summary
Michael Morris, M.D., is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with specialized expertise in cardiovascular thoracic, cardiac, and breast imaging at at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Morris earned his MD with honors from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his radiology residency and served as chief resident at Columbia University Medical Center before pursuing fellowships in cardiovascular imaging and thoracic and breast imaging at Mayo Clinic.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Morris is actively involved in research, and imaging innovation. He has contributed to the development and implementation of advanced cardiovascular imaging technologies and AI-assisted imaging applications designed to improve procedural planning and patient outcomes. Known for a patient-centered approach, Dr. Morris emphasizes accessibility, communication, and compassionate care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys auto mechanics and spending time with family and friends.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2011
Fellowship - Cardiothoracic and Breast ImagingAdvanced Radiology Fellowship, Radiology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
Fellowship - Cardiac ImagingAdvanced Radiology Fellowship, Radiology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2009
Residency - RadiologyNew York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center
- 2005
Transitional InternshipBanner University Medical Center Phoenix
- 2003
Doctor of Medicine - (with Honors)Dartmouth Medical School
- 1998
BS with DistinctionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
Outstanding Interdepartmental Collaboration AwardBanner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- 2019
Finalist, Outstanding Research AwardAnnual Meeting, Society of Cardiovascular CT
- 2012
Best Scientific PosterAnnual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- 2009
Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiology, Columbia University
- 2008
Excellence in Teaching AwardDepartment of Radiology, Columbia University
- 2007
Ross Golden Research AwardDepartment of Radiology, Columbia University
- 2003
Alpha Omega AlphaDartmouth Medical School
- 2001
Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research FellowshipDartmouth Medical School
- 1999
NIH Summer Research FellowshipDartmouth Medical School
- 1998
Harvey Meyerhoff Service and Scholarship AwardUniversity of Wisconsin
- 1998
Hildale Senior Honors Thesis FellowshipUniversity of Wisconsin
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
ChairProgram Planning Subcommittee for Cardiac Imaging, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
- 2023 - present
MemberAdvocacy Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
- 2020 - 2025
MemberProgram Planning Subcommittee for Cardiac Imaging, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
- 2020 - 2024
MemberThoracic Imaging Panel 2, Appropriateness Criteria Committee, American College of Radiology
- 2020 - present
MemberAdvocacy Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)
- 2019 - 2026
Physician LeadMedical Imaging Clinical Consensus Group, Banner Health
- 2019 - 2023
Medical Director3D Imaging Laboratory, Banner Health
- 2018 - 2026
Physician Co-LeadLung Cancer Screening Program, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2016 - 2026
Physician Co-LeadMedical Imaging Radiation Dose Reduction Workgroup, Banner Health
- 2011 - 2026
DirectorCardiac CT and MRI, Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
Publications