Jose A. Morcuende, MD, PhD
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About
Jose A. Morcuende, MD, PhD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon that specializes in clubfoot, hip disorders, tumors, fractures, and a number of other pediatric orthopedics diagnoses. Dr. Morcuende received his medical education and training from the University Autonoma of Madrid with an additional residency in Orthopedic Surgery here at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
His research interests include many of the diseases he treats as well as evidence-based outcomes in orthopedics and global health. He has presented at many national and international meetings, published many peer reviewed papers as well as numerous textbook chapters.
Dr. Morcuende is also involved in a number of professional societies and he is the President of the Ponseti International Association, dedicated to eliminate clubfoot disability worldwide by the development of sustainable national clubfoot programs.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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Specialties
Pediatric Specialties
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Orthopedics
Special Procedures
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Clubfoot casting and treatment
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Fracture fixation
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Limb lengthening and shortening
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Pediatric tumor surgery
Diseases and Conditions
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Cerebral palsy
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Clubfoot
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Hip dysplasia
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Orthopedic trauma
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Perthes disease
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SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
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Skeletal dysplasia
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Spasticity
Locations
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics200 Hawkins Drive
University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive
Credentials
Certifications
Degrees
- MD, University Autonoma Madrid, Madrid
- PhD, University Autonoma Madrid, Madrid
Residencies
- Orthopedic Surgery, Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Fellowships
Ratings
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