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Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
Mercer University School of Medicine (2015)
Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, bronchitis, pleural effusion (water on the lungs), and more.
4700 Waters Avenue Suite 507
Savannah, GA 31404

Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD is a pulmonologist in Dublin, GA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic, Fairview Park Hospital and PHYSICIANS STAFFING SOLUTIONS.

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Office Locations

105 Fairview Park Drive
Dublin, GA 31021
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4700 Waters Avenue Suite 507
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 350-4750
(912) 350-4751
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Some issues Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test
lung volume test
pulmonary function test
pulmonary testing

In 2023, Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage
bronchoscopy
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dublin, GA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 50
inpatient care 50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 49
Dementia 21
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dublin, GA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 18
catheterization 13
doctor visit 199
hospital care 260
inpatient care 260
pulmonary testing 113

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD.

Gender
Male 163
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 265
Black 78
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 48
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 43
Dementia 14
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dublin, GA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 17
doctor visit 204
hospital care 263
inpatient care 263
pulmonary testing 122

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 41
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dublin, GA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy 17
catheterization 13
doctor visit 201
hospital care 191
inpatient care 191
pulmonary testing 117

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 148
Ethnicity
Black / African American 53
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 199
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 29
75 to 84 94
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 43
Atrial Fibrillation 28
Dementia 16
Cancer 22

Education & Training

Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Memorial University Medical Center. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Memorial University Medical Center (2018)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA South Atlantic
Fairview Park Hospital
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Casey Hudson Morris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $486 TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$199 		NUCALA
$153 		SHINGRIX
$79 		AREXVY
$55
GENZYME CORPORATION $312 DUPIXENT
$312
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $297 FASENRA
$149 		TEZSPIRE
$77 		AIRSUPRA
$55 		BREZTRI
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $255 DUPIXENT
$255
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $177 OFEV
$109 		STIOLTO RESPIMAT
$68
Other $1,470 GLASSIA
$154 		OPSUMIT
$146 		Arikayce
$138 		Yupelri
$114 		XYWAV
$111 		Other
$807
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,997

Biography

Dr. Casey Morris is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology in Savannah, GA and Dublin, GA. His education and training includes medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine and residency at Memorial University Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Morris include lung cancer, cystic fibrosis (CF), and pleural effusion (water on the lungs). Dr. Morris is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic.

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