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Jason Picconi, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Des Moines, IA

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Obstetrics & Gynecology West Des Moines, IA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk, Reproductive Genetics/Prenatal Genetics

Perinatologist / Clinical Geneticist

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  • Office

    Mercy One Perinatal Center
    5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 225
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Phone+1 515-643-6888
    Fax+1 515-643-6899

Summary

  • Jason Picconi, MD, is a healthcare provider based in West Des Moines, IA, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Clinical Genetics and Genomics. Dr Picconi completed his Bachelors Degree in Biology at Creighton University. He then stayed on at Creighton University School of Medicine, earning both his MD and PhD. The focus of his doctoral dissertation was mechanical and cellular signalling in bone cells. Dr Picconi completed a Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Detroit, Michigan at the Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center program. During his training, he pursued research in ultrasound surveillance of early-onset severe fetal growth restriction. After Residency, he completed fellowships in Maternal-Fetal medicine and Clinical Genetics and Genomics at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. During his fellowship, he pursued translational research in in-utero gene therapy for congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract. Dr Picconi is Board Certified in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Clinical Genetics and Genomics. In addition to his educational and research pursuits, Dr Picconi spent 25 years in the Army with multiple deployments as a Field Surgeon, Flight Surgeon, and as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialist.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 2010 - 2014
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2010 - 2014
  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 - 2010
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2010
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics and Genomics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Kidney-specific expression of GFP by in-utero delivery of pseudotyped adeno-associated virus 9  
    Picconi JL, Muff-Luett MA, Wu D, Bunchman E, Schaefer F, Brophy PD, Molecular Therapy — Methods & Clinical Development, 5/7/2014
  • Classification and Management of IUGR Fetuses  
    Picconi JL and Mari G, Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review, 3/2008
  • The Gene for High Bone Mass  
    Johnson ML, Picconi JL, Recker RR, Endocrinologist, 9/2002

Press Mentions

  • How Genetics Impact Your Pregnancy
    How Genetics Impact Your PregnancyApril 20th, 2022
  • Deployed military husband Skypes in for daughter's birth
    Deployed military husband Skypes in for daughter's birthApril 20th, 2022
  • A mother’s pregnancy journey with Mono Mono twins
    A mother’s pregnancy journey with Mono Mono twinsApril 20th, 2022

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