Professor, Division of Clinical Internal Medicine
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center
Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Chief, VA Northern California Health System
Site Director, VA Pulmonary Fellowship
To see if Brian M. Morrissey is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
2825 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: 916-734-8230
Fax: 916-734-4582
Dr. Morrissey has extensive experience managing patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. He is skilled at performing a wide range of technically difficult procedures, including double-lumen intubation, whole-lung lavage and brachyradiation catheter placement. Dr. Morrissey's research focuses on airway disease and cystic fibrosis. He is studying the influence of oxidation on the pulmonary pathology of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
B.S., Yale University, New Haven CT 1986
M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 1993
Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 1993-1994
Internal Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 1994-1996
Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver CO 1997-2000
In recognition of outstanding contributions in the mission area of clinical care, 2015
In recognition and appreciation for your skills, dedication and delivery of outstanding patient, 2015
Employee Excellence Award, 2011, 2012
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Third Year Fellowship Grant, 1999
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Second Year Fellowship Grant, 1998
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