Saam Morshed

MD PhD MPH

Orthopedic surgeon
Clinician-scientist and nature enthusiast

Dr. Saam Morshed is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for patients with traumatic injuries such as broken bones. He treats fractures of the pelvis, arm, elbow, shoulder, ankle, foot, leg and knee.

In his research, Morshed studies skeletal injuries to develop new techniques for fracture repair and rehabilitation. He also looks at how to prevent post-traumatic arthritis.

Morshed earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. During his residency he was awarded a clinical research and training fellowship from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Society, which funded his studies toward a master's of public health degree and, later, a doctorate in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley. He also completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Morshed is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO North America, Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma and Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

  • Education

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2001

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2008

  • Fellowships

    Harborview Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Farsi

    Spanish

Healing musculoskeletal injury is an inspiring journey, one in which I care for each patient with knowledge of science and dedication to quality.

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    120 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 04, 2024
    Easy good
    Jun 12, 2024
    Dr. Morshed is very patient, warm, friendly, and takes the time to listen to and respond fully to all your questions. He never makes me feel rushed or that my questions are frivolous.
    May 22, 2024
    All good
    Apr 17, 2024
    I felt very comfortable and confident about my healthcare journey, what I could do for myself, and what the ne t 3 months looked like.
    Mar 27, 2024
    Dr. Saam Morshed has always listened intently to my issues and has always offered encouragement and very useful suggestions to improve my condition. It has been an absolute pleasure to benefit from his surgical expertise and medical advice regarding my recovery. He and his PA, Stig Olson, made the successful treatment of my absolutely horrific injury much more bearable experience and dare I say, enjoyable.
    Mar 25, 2024
    The doc even exercises and realizes the importance of swimming as well as running and walking this so unique for a Doc. Most have trouble finding door nob
    Mar 20, 2024
    Excellent
    Dec 27, 2023
    There was a general lack of attempting to offer anything resembling good surgical practices in addition to being unable to talk about specific questions despite being given adequate time to prepare
    Dec 22, 2023
    The Dr was very courteous and professional. He took the time to explain and show me the extent of my injuries and my options for treatment.
    Dec 20, 2023
    A good visit. Information provided about my situation that will help me after surgery
    Oct 11, 2023
    Dr. Morshed is excellent all around. Stig is also stellar (not sure I'll have a spot to mention him too).
    Sep 06, 2023
    Dr. Morshed is an expert doctor and a fine human being. My only comment is that at times I find myself wondering if he is abstaining from emphasizing certain realities in an attempt to let me live my dumb-happy life free of worry.
    Aug 30, 2023
    Dr Morshed is terrific in every way-as is his staff
    Jul 24, 2023
    Dr. Morshad was excellent. He was professional and answered all of my questions. He gave the impression of genuinely caring about my well-being.
    Jun 21, 2023
    Now that i've been salvaged long enough to milk my insurance premiums, the chronic pain clouds my hope of ever finding a solution to what WAS so basic
    May 17, 2023
    Dr Morshed and staff have always been informative, helpful and nice
    May 03, 2023
    Dr. Morshed is very patient and addressed all my questions and concerns completely. He is a wonderful physician! I hope I never again need a trauma surgeon, but if I did I would want him to be my physician.
    Apr 28, 2023
    No problem
    Apr 21, 2023
    Great service and professionalism
    Apr 19, 2023
    I have 100% confidence in Dr. Morshed. Everything he told me turned out to be true and the surgery was a complete success.
    Mar 22, 2023
    Outstanding attention paid to me
    Dec 21, 2022
    Okay
    Dec 21, 2022
    Dr Morshed is simply an amazing caring human. He's an incredible surgeon and teacher. I feel truly blessed to have him repair my injury. I'm so lucky to have him and his team on my side. I would recommend him to anyone who would care to listen. He's the best!
    Nov 16, 2022
    Good

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    Evaluation of a New Strategy for Protocolized Antibiotic Care for Severe Open Fractures: SEXTAN...

    To compare the surgical site infection (SSI) rates of the current severe open fracture antibiotic strategy to a revised SEXTANT treatment strategy designed to address the modern wound bioburden at the time of wound closure or cove...

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