Jose E. Morales Moreno
( out of 14 reviews )

Jose E. Morales Moreno, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

South Main Clinic

Salt Lake City
801-587-2525

University of Utah Hospital

Well Baby Nursery
Salt Lake City

  • Dr. Morales Moreno’s career as a physician, educator, and academician began in 2013 at the University of Nebraska where he completed his undergraduate training. Here, he received a 4 year National Hispanic Merit Scholarship and obtained his BA in biology. He completed his medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2017 and his pediatric residency at the University of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in 2020. Currently, he is a general pediatrician working in the University of Utah outpatient pediatric clinics, including the South Main Pediatric Clinic, University Pediatric Clinic, Sugarhouse Pediatric Clinic, as well as the well-baby nursery.

    Dr. Morales Moreno’s interests include resident education, curriculum development, quality improvement, and working with Salt Lake City’s under-served population.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 14 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 12, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Dr. Morales went above and beyond and accommodating us when we were worried about our child's weight gain. He was incredibly thoughtful and thorough. We could not be more grateful for his care. He is one in million.

    May 25, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Jose was very kind, clear and great with our daughter. He gave us great recommendations and tips!

    May 22, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Dr. Moreno is kind, clear, and really knowledgeable. I feel like he takes me seriously as a teenager and listens to my concerns.

    March 24, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    We felt completely cared for, heard, and in the best care.

    February 03, 2024
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    He is a caring and intelligent pediatrician

    August 04, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    We love him. He's the best!

    May 17, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    El doctor Jos M, es el mejor :)!!! Nos encanta que siempre tenga una respuesta para todo lo que le preguntamos y siempre ha estado muy amable y con la mejor disposicin We love our Doctor <3

    May 10, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Muy buena

    April 17, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Very good

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  • Dr. Morales Moreno’s career as a physician, educator, and academician began in 2013 at the University of Nebraska where he completed his undergraduate training. Here, he received a 4 year National Hispanic Merit Scholarship and obtained his BA in biology. He completed his medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2017 and his pediatric residency at the University of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in 2020. Currently, he is a general pediatrician working in the University of Utah outpatient pediatric clinics, including the South Main Pediatric Clinic, University Pediatric Clinic, Sugarhouse Pediatric Clinic, as well as the well-baby nursery.

    Dr. Morales Moreno’s interests include resident education, curriculum development, quality improvement, and working with Salt Lake City’s under-served population.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Internship/Residency Pediatrics - Saint Louis University School of Medicine Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - University of Nebraska, Lincoln B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Book Chapter

    1. Morales Moreno J, Stipelman C (In press). Chapter 24: The Overweight or Obese Child. In Jackson, Daniel (Eds.), Rudolph's Pediatrics, 24th Edition (24, 1). New York, NY, USA: McGraw Hill.

    Letter

    1. Morales Moreno J, Heller KR (2020). Type Ir pleuropulmonary blastoma in a 3-year-old child with asthma. [Letter to the editor]. Pediatr Pulmonol, 56(2), 349-351. (Read full article)

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