Northwest Health System
L. A. Morrison, MD CWSP FAPWCA has a diverse work experience. Since 2023, they have been working as a Wound Specialist Physician at Cordell Memorial Hospital. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2023, they held roles at Northwest Health System, including Medical Director and Wound Care Specialist, where they specialized in advanced wound care, hyperbarics, skin substitutes, and biosurgery. They also worked as a Hospice Physician at Circle of Life Hospice starting in 2021. From 2020 to the present, they have been a Wound Specialist Physician at Wound Care Plus, LLC. Before that, they worked as both an Urgent Care Physician and a Primary Care Physician at MedExpress from 2015 to 2023. During their time at the West Virginia University School of Medicine from 2012 to 2015, they served as a Resident Doctor. They began their medical career as a Patient Care Technician at Baptist Health in Nashville from 2008 to 2009. Lastly, in 2006, they worked as a Community Health Educator at Salt Lake County.
L. A. Morrison, MD CWSP FAPWCA began their education at Meharry Medical College, where they obtained their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2012. Before attending medical school, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Health Education and Promotion at the University of Utah.
In terms of additional certifications, L. A. Morrison obtained the following qualifications:
1. Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) - Obtained in April 2021 from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
2. Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association (FAPWCA) - Obtained in February 2020 from the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA).
3. Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) - Obtained in May 2017 from the American Board of Wound Management.
4. DOT Medical Examiner - Obtained in 2016 from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
5. Board Certification in Family Medicine - Obtained in 2015 from the American Board of Family Medicine.
6. Advanced Geriatric Skills Certification - Obtained in April 2014 from the West Virginia Geriatric Education Center.
7. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) - Obtained in 2006 from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Additionally, L. A. Morrison holds the following affiliations or certifications, without specific information on when they were obtained:
- Fellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists - Affiliated with The American College of Clinical Wound Specialists.
- Physician Certification in Wound Care - Affiliated with The American Board of Wound Healing, Inc.
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Northwest Health System
With a medical staff of more than 800, 2,200 employees and associates, and more than 100 volunteers with 507 beds, Northwest Health is the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas. Our five hospitals include: Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville Northwest Medical Center - Springdale Northwest Medical Center - Willow Creek Women's Hospital Northwest Health Physicians' Specialty Hospital Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Northwest Health provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical services to the Bentonville, Fayetteville, Johnson, Siloam Springs and Springdale communities. In addition to our hospitals, we opened the 24/7 Northwest Health Emergency Department Fayetteville** in 2020. Collectively - during the most recent year** - our five hospitals delivered 3,100+ babies, cared for more than 84,000 emergency patients, and took care of 16,500+ inpatients. Our mission is to provide extraordinary healthcare service and enrich the lives in the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice, renowned for exceeding the standard for quality and serving with passion. Our PRIDE values are People, Respect, Integrity, Devotion and Energy. **A department of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital **2018