Specialties
- General Pediatrics
- Lifestyle Medicine
Board Certification
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American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
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Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Morales as attentive, compassionate, and a good listener who makes both parents and children feel heard. Reviewers highlight clear explanations, thorough physical evaluations, and follow-up care that build confidence for new parents and families with complex needs. Overall feedback emphasizes strong communication, clinical knowledge, and advocacy on behalf of patients.
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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 are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
General Pediatrics
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
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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
- Morales Moreno J, Stipelman C (2026). The Overweight or Obese Child. In Jackson, Daniel (Eds.), Rudolph's Pediatrics, 24th Edition (24, 1). New York, NY, USA: McGraw Hill.
Letter
- 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.
News & Podcasts
News
- Baby’s First Assessment: The APGAR Score
- Immunizations Help Ensure Your Growing Baby’s Health
- Newborn Health Screenings Identify Health Issues Early On
- Los exámenes de salud del recién nacido identifican problemas de salud temprano
- Las vacunas le ayudan a garantizar la salud de su bebé en crecimiento
- Make a Splash with These Water Safety Tips
Excellent professional, very good at explaining everything and addressing the concerns that patients ask. I love her attention and concern for her patients. Very grateful, thank you so much. [TRANSLATED]
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Excellent pediatrician, he explained my doubts very well. [TRANSLATED]
She is very kind, listens to my concerns about my daughter's health, and provides me with the best possible help. [TRANSLATED]
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Pediatrician Jose Morales is a very human person, a great researcher and up-to-date doctor. He knows a lot about children's health issues. He investigates what he doesn't know and calls you with another solution. He is very concerned about his patients and follows up. Most importantly, he doesn't invalidate your opinion as a mother, but on the contrary, he takes you into account. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Jose is an excellent pediatrician who takes the time to explain everything in detail, making it easy for us as new parents to understand what's going on with our child. His knowledge and clear communication give us confidence and peace of mind during every visit. We truly appreciate the patience and care he shows, which makes a big difference for first-time parents like us. The only downside is the South Main Clinic location, which feels just average compared to other University of Utah clinics that are much more welcoming. I honestly wish Dr. Jose could practice at one of the better locations because his care deserves a brighter setting.
Dr. Jose Morales was very attentive during the consultation, he listened to all my concerns and performed a very complete physical evaluation of my daughter. Furthermore, when I arrived, he was already aware of her entire medical history, which is quite extensive. I am very happy to have an excellent doctor like him in our community. [TRANSLATED]
He did not take my concerns seriously until I pushed back multiple times. I would not recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Jose Morales Moreno is an exceptional physician. He has been my granddaughter doctor since she was just 3 months old. Rose has complex medical needs, including Level 3 non-verbal autism and cortical visual impairment (CVI), which require not only consistent care but also a provider who truly understands her unique challenges. The U of U South Main Clinic often serves as a teaching facility where many rotating doctors complete their internships. While we appreciate the learning environment, it became clear early on that Rose needed continuity in her care'someone she could build trust with over time and who would advocate for her best interests. Dr. Morales was the supervising doctor over many of the interns, but what set him apart was how he consistently took the time to personally check on Rose during every visit, even when he wasn't the primary provider that day.His dedication, compassion, & genuine concern for her well-being are what led us to request that he become her only Doc.
An excellent doctor, he explains things to us in an easy way, we like that he cares about our son's health. [TRANSLATED]
We love Dr Moreno!! He is so patient and always listens to our needs. He addresses our concerns and provides explanations that put us at ease. He's very nice to speak with and talks to my child and includes him in the care. We will never see another provider unless he leaves and we never want that to happen!
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