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About Dr. Morse
Dr. Kyle W. Morse is a board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), specializing in comprehensive spine care for his patients. He believes in utilizing minimally invasive and motion preserving techniques to help patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Morse graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, magma cum laude, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and was elected to the Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society. Following service as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army, he completed his post-baccalaureate pre-medical studies at Columbia University. Subsequently, he attended Weill Cornell Medical College to complete his medical degree. He then began the Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Residency and as a resident pursed an additional year of research. He completed his spine fellowship at Stanford University as a Clinical Instructor.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Morse is highly active as a surgeon-scientist. He has received regional and national recognition for his research efforts. He is focused on better understanding the underlying cellular biological mechanisms that lead to spine pathology as well as the physiologic response to injury. He also remains active in clinical research to ultimately improve patient outcomes with an emphasis on motion preservation and minimally invasive techniques. He is active in the recruitment and design of randomized controlled trials.
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Special Expertise
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical arthritis
Cervical myelopathy
Cervical degenerative disease
Cervical radiculopathy
Cervical degenerative disc disease
Cervical stenosis
Cervical fractures
Thoracic myelopathy
Thoracic degenerative disease
Thoracic fractures
Thoracic fractures
Thoracic stenosis
Lumbar degenerative disc disease
Lumbar spondylosis
Lumbar arthritis
Lumbar stenosis
Herniated discs
Lumbar spondylolisthesis
Lumbar fractures
Procedures
Anterior cervical disc replacement
Anterior cervical decompression and fusion
Posterior cervical decompression and fusion
Posterior cervical laminoplasty
Posterior cervical foraminotomy
Thoracic decompression and fusion
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression
Minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy
Minimally invasive lumbar transforaminal interbody fusion
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion
Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion
Posterior lumbar fusion
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Orthopaedic Association, Emerging Leader
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident Member
North American Spine Society
Orthopaedic Research Society
Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, board-certified
Awards
Todd J. Albert, MD, Leadership Award
Russell F. Warren, MD, Award for Basic/Translational Research
Spine Base to Summit Young Surgeon Grant
Richard Kyle MD OREF Award
Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Young Surgeon Grant
ORS Clinician Scientist Career Development Program Scholar
OREF Northeast Regional Resident Symposium, Best Presenter
Nominee for Thomas E. Whitecloud Award
HSS Professional Education Leadership Alumni Scholarship Award
The T. Campbell Thompson Price for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery
HSS Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship
Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Education
Medical: Weill Cornell Medical College
Internship: Hospital For Special Surgery
Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery
Fellowship: Stanford University
State Licensure
New York, California
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Morse
Patient Education
Selected Journal Articles
Selected Books/Chapters
Morse KW, Iyer S. (In Press). Tubular Microdiscectomy. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine, 4e.
O'Brien SJ, Carr, J, Apostolakos, J, Morse KW, Taylor SA. (In Press). Developmental Anatomy of the Shoulder and Anatomy of the Glenohumeral Joint. Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 6e
Taylor SA, Apostolakos J, Morse KW, Carr, J, O'Brien SJ. (In Press) Biceps Labral Complex Injuries in Athletes. In Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 6e.
Morse, KW, Carlson MG (In Press). Open Treatment of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Dislocations and Chronic Hyperextension: Instability of the Thumb and Lesser Digits. In Wiesel's Operative Techniques.
Morse, KW, Carlson MG. (2021). Acute Fractures in Sport: Hand. In Fractures in Sport, 1e. (pp. 175-194)
Morse KW, Carlson MG. (2019). The Diagnosis of Upper Extremity Neuropathies in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. In Multiple Sclerosis for the Non-Neurologist, 1e (pp. 435-448).
Selected Presentations
Cong, T, Morse KW, Havasy J, Korsun M, Koo A, Qureshi SA, Cunningham ME. Nutrient Delivery by Controlled- Release Microparticles Improves Autograft Performance in Rat Posterolateral Lumbar Spine Fusion. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Dublin, IR. March 2022.
Bovonratwet P, Kulm S, Kolin DA, Song J, Morse KW, Cunningham ME, Albert TJ, Sandhu HS, Kim HJ, Iyer S, Elemento O, Qureshi SA. Identification of Novel Genetic Markers for the Risk of Spinal Pathologies: A Genome-Wide Association Study of 2 Biobanks. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2023.
Bovonratwet P, Samuel A, Mok J, Vaishnav A, Morse KW, Song J, Steinhaus M, Jordan Y, Gang C, Qureshi S. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Versus Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Treatment of Low-Grade Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. October 2022.
Morse K, Gruskay J, Lafage R, Muzammil H, Zgonis E., Knopp R, Lafage V, Cunningham M, Schwab F, Kim H. Topical Tranexamic Acid Does Not Result in Reduced Blood Loss in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Preliminary Results from a Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Miami, FL. April 2022. *Nominated for Thomas E. Whitecloud Award.
Morse K, Steinhaus M, Bovonratwet P, Kazarian G, Himo Gang C, Vaishnav A, Lafage V, Lafage R, Iyer S, Qureshi S. Decision Making Factors Leading to Fusion vs. Decompression for One Level Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Lumbar Spine Research Society Annual Meeting. April 2022.
Research
Dr. Morse's career goal is to become an NIH funded independent surgeon scientist focusing on both translational and clinical research to better understand spine fusion mass biology, investigate the biomechanical impact of fusion constructs, develop new therapeutic strategies, and evaluate treatment outcomes, all of which will lead to improved patient care. He will be applying for both NIH and extramural new investigator grants for funding support of his research and to establish his laboratory. Ultimately, the goal of his lab with be to develop a better understanding of spine cellular biology and establish the role of specific vertebral skeletal stem cells to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Morse as of April 22, 2026.
- Joint Effort Administrative Services Organization, LLC (“JEASO”) - Ownership Interest- (Through JEASO-minority owner of the Recovery Shop)
- Sustain Surgical, Inc - Ownsership Interest, Board of Trustees, Inventor
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS. Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.