Labette Health | Fall 2020

4 Labette Health • Fall 2020 At the top of his game A warm welcome to the team! “Dr. Morris is very personable and well-trained. I have no doubt that he will be a five-star orthopedic surgeon for Southeast Kansas.” —Kevin Mosier, MD “We have looked for a long time to find the right physician to join our clinic and are very pleased to be bringing Dr. Morris to Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic. His talents will be a big asset to the care of orthopedic patients in Southeast Kansas for years to come.” —Brad Meister, MD Pat Webster, PA-C John Taber, PA-C Brad Meister, MD Kevin Mosier, MD Labette Health is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon Brandon Morris, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Morris joins Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic team of Brad Meister, MD ; Kevin Mosier, MD ; Pat Webster, PA‑C ; and John Taber, PA-C . A heart for rural health Dr. Morris is a native of Fort Collins, Colorado. He graduated with honors from Dartmouth College, obtained his medical degree at University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2013 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He then elected to pursue two additional years of specialized surgical training, spending one year completing an orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Morris completed his fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at University of Kansas Health System, where he gained extensive experience in caring for athletes of all levels, including Kansas City area high schools, University of Kansas Athletics, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. “Having grown up on a small farm and participated in 4-H as a youth, I welcome the opportunity to return to my rural roots and serve the communities of Southeast Kansas and am excited to join the medical staff at Labette Health,” says Dr. Morris. “I look forward to adding my expertise in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery to the orthopedic center of excellence that exists at Labette Health and Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic. My training has focused on the treatment of orthopedic conditions involving the shoulder, hip and knee, as well as the foot and ankle.” Orthopedic center of excellence The orthopedic team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system— specializing in joint replacement, trauma and sports medicine. “The demand for orthopedic specialty care is rising,” says Kerry Volmer, RN, Joint Care Coordinator. “It’s rewarding for us to be able to fulfill that need for individualized care close to home by continuing to have premier orthopedic surgeons at Labette Health.” Labette Health is ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Joint Replacement and Top 10% in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery, according to CareChex, a national rating system. Labette Health is also designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee & Hip Replacement and is nationally recognized by Healthgrades for Total Knee Replacement. “Whether breaking tackles or bucking hay bales, I look forward to helping patients move on from injury to enjoy the activities they love,” Dr. Morris says. NEW ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON IS THE BEST FIT FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS Meet the new expert Dr. Morris sees patients at the Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic, located in Building D at Labette Health. For an appointment, call 620-421-0881 . Brandon Morris, MD