Dr. John L. Marsh, MD | Iowa City, IA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Marsh graduated from the Suny Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton Coll of Med in 1979. He works in Iowa City, IA and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma. Dr. Marsh is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, University Of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital and Ui Health Care Medical Center North Liberty.

3.5

11 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian
Boston University Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Dr Marsh tried to unnecessarily amputate my sons leg and took him into surgery several times knowing the micro vascular surgeons needed were no longer at the Hospital. I moved him to the Mayo Clinic and they saved his leg. Dr Marsh did not even reach out to check on the outcome after trying for a week to allow the leg to be amputated. He will look out for the interests of the Hospital not the patient.

October 10th, 2022

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1991 he saved my foot and ankle after I crushed it by flipping my car upside down in a creek, He is a hero in my book!!! I still have my foot!! Jan 22 2018 Klaassimages.com

January 22nd, 2018

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Dr. Marsh is an amazing Doctor from start to finish!!!! He saved my leg and would recommend him .....highly...i will be having another surgery in a couple days and am very much looking forward to the outcome!!!!

August 12th, 2016

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Dr. Marsh is by far the worst orthopedic surgeon I've met since breaking my ankle. My appointment lasted almost 4 hours when all that was needed were x-rays and suture removal. He was not pleasant when he came to talk to me and did not answer my questions properly. In fact, I was reluctant to ask further questions by the negative tone of the mediocre responses I received. In the end, he told me nothing useful and simply kept asking "what did your doctor say?" in response to my questions. I had not seen this other doctor in over 3 weeks when I talked to him after my ankle surgery. Normally I leave doctor visits with a newfound sense of hope as I receive news on the progression of healing of my ankle. In this case, I felt absolutely terrible and like I had wasted my time.

June 11th, 2016

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Dr. Marsh is very personable and takes time to listen to your questions and concerns without feeling rushed. He is also very skilled at what he does. I have a severe ankle injury and feel fortunate to have him as my doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.

June 23rd, 2013

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Dr. Marsh is excellent at what he does. He takes time to explain what is going on with your situation. He is caring and is fully engaged with you when you are seen at his clinic. I am very thankful he was my doctor when I was injured in a car accident. I would recommend him to anyone who has had a serious injury and needs a skilled physician to help them recover. He is AWESOME!!!

April 14th, 2012

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242

Tel: (800) 777-8442

Ui Health Care Medical Center North Liberty

701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317

Tel: (319) 485-0000


Dr. John Lawrence Marsh, MD	Dr. Scott Robert Ekroth, MD	Dr. Joseph Addison Buckwalter, MD	Dr. Jose A Morcuende, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (11 Ratings)	4.1 (9 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, French, Italian, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Iowa City , IA	Cedar Rapids , IA	Iowa City , IA	Iowa City , IA
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Madrid Facultad De Medicina
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Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of MedGraduated in 1979

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What languages does Dr. John Marsh speak?: Dr. John Marsh speaks Spanish, French, English, and Italian.

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