--- title: "Dr. William J. Morris | Palliative Doctor in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. William J. Morris, M.D., MPH practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-j-morris-1046244968" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. William J. Morris, M.D., MPH ![William J. Morris, M.D., MPH](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/6SHE-lcEUSZ9SbuZCN5kconMIcKq6ZmIUOUPppsdkXY/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # William J. Morris, M.D., MPH ## Hospice and Palliative Medicine [2850 Commercial CrossingSanta Cruz, CA 95065](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2850+Commercial+Crossing+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-j-morris-1046244968#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-j-morris-1046244968#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-j-morris-1046244968#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-j-morris-1046244968#provider-services) ## About Dr. Morris Languages English and Spanish Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I went into palliative care because it allows me to spend the time with patients, to really get to know them and hear their concerns. To me, this is the core of what medical care should be. The healthcare team should give patients information regarding their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options. However, patients need to provide their doctor with their values and priorities in life so that together they can make treatment decisions. It is this interaction that for me is the most important part of what I do as a physician. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Morris is married with three children. In his spare time he enjoys gardening and running. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, San Diego **Internship:** University of Maryland **Residency:** Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health; Santa Clara Valley Medical Center ## Board certifications - Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Commercial Crossing Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/commercial-crossing-center-1043246838) 2850 Commercial Crossing Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2850+Commercial+Crossing+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-458-4850](tel:+18314584850) 831-458-4855 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Reasons for visit - Advance Healthcare Directive Counseling - [Care coordination](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/care-coordination) - End of life care ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Palliative care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/palliative-care) - [Hospice care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hospice-care) - [Home health and hospice care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/home-health-hospice-care) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Amanda Bryner](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/m_U1mPFoTy23SnUIHHP2v60K78VmD5UUBin_9Oaqc0M/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Amanda Bryner, N.P.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/amanda-bryner-1046248234) 2850 Commercial Crossing Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2850+Commercial+Crossing+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-458-5511](tel:+18314585511) #### Hospice and Palliative Medicine - 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Kim](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/uEl3k5iOjJnAgY_hnaSr0m3QNqnEbbHk5fNBbRivbF8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Delphina T. Kim, N.P., R.N.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/delphina-t-kim-1046245187) Commercial Crossing Center 2850 Commercial Crossing Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2850+Commercial+Crossing+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) \+ 1 location [831-458-5511](tel:+18314585511) #### Hospice and Palliative Medicine - ![Lisa Segnitz](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/fEopCRd1d8t-SwKECxHtrN9XI5tGk8uv0U_0Z1Uk0GM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Lisa Segnitz, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lisa-segnitz-1046239212) Commercial Crossing Center 2850 Commercial Crossing Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2850+Commercial+Crossing+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-458-5511](tel:+18314585511) #### Hospice and Palliative Medicine ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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