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David Morris, MD, Family Medicine, Palm Springs, CA

David Houston Morris MD

HIV/AIDS Medicine


Chief Medical Officer (2016- 2024)

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  • 1695 N Sunrise WayPalm Springs, CA 92262

  • Phone+1 760-323-2118

  • Fax+1 404-355-6370

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Summary

  • David H. Morris, MD is a Family Medicine and HIV specialist based in Palm Springs, CA. He completed his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 1984, followed by a residency in Family Medicine at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center from 1984 to 1987.
    Dr. Morris is a certified HIV Specialist- AAHIVM credentialed for 18 years.
    Dr. Morris has recent
    published research:
    as PI ANCHOR Investigator/ Co-author
    Treatment of Anal High Grade Squamous Interepithelial Lesions to Prevent Anal Cancer
    NEJM 2022: 386: 2282 DOI: 10.1056, NJM 2201084 Vol 386N024


    AWARDS
    IEHP Innovation and Creativity Award (for Monkey Pox response) , 2023 shared award

    •    Best Physician in Atlanta, Georgia Voice Magazine; 2014
    •    Best Primary Care Physician in Atlanta, Fenuxe Magazine; 2013
    •    Best Pharmacy (Pride Medical) in Atlanta; Fenuxe Magazine; 2013
    •    Best Primary care Medical Clinic in Atlanta; Fenuxe Magazine; 2013
    •    Outstanding Physician Award; Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Board of Directors; 1998
    •    Georgia Primary Care Clinicians Award: Georgia Association of Primary Care Physicians; 1993
    •    Outstanding Family Medicine Resident Physician of the Year Award; Georgia Academy of Family Practice; 1987
    •    First Place, Original Resident Research Papers; Georgia Academy of Family Practice; 1985 and 1986

    MEDIA RECOGNITION
    •    ABC World News Tonight: “National Health Services Success Programs”; Rebecca Chase, Producer; 1993
    •    CNN Thanksgiving Feature: “Hometown Doctor”; Pate Etheridge, Produce; 1993
    •    Inside Edition News: “Just What The Doctor Ordered”; Matthew Singerman, Producer; 1993
    •    Atlanta Journal, Constitution Feature: “Northern Exposure in the Deep South”; Dennis McCafferty; 1994
    •    Atlanta Journal, Constitution Feature: “The Rising Issue: National Health Services” ; Scott Shepard; 1993

Education & Training

  • HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center
    HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1986 - 2017
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • HIV Specialist
    American Academy of HIV MedicineHIV Specialist

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • IEHP Innovation and Creativity Award (for Monkey Pox response) IEHP, 2023

Committees

  • Chair, Patient Experience Innovator 2024 - 2025
  • member, Strategic Planning 2023 - 2025

Research History

  • PIANCHOR study for INH ANCHOR Private Investigator Team author; Treatment of Anal High Grade Squamous Interepithelial Lesions to Prevent Anal Cancer. New England Journal of Medicine 20222: 386: 2273-2282 DOI: 10.1056, NEJM oa 2201048 Vol 386N0242019 - 2023

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