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John Speca, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clarksdale, MS

JohnMSpecaMD Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgery • Clarksdale, MS

Clarksdale Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    785 Ohio Ave
    Ste 1H
    Clarksdale, MS 38614
    Phone+1 662-621-2438
    Fax+1 662-621-2469

Summary

  • Dr. John Speca is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Clarksdale, MS, with extensive experience in shoulder injuries, hip arthroplasty, and sports medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toledo and his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He has held numerous positions, serving as a physician at multiple institutions including the Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Dr. Speca has served as a team physician for various high schools and the U.S. Olympic Committee Training Center. He has authored publications on sports injuries and orthopaedic techniques and received the Intern of the Year Award from Christ Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1985
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2011 - 2019
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2004 - 2004
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Intern of the Year Award Christ Hospital, 1980

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Minibike and Motorcycle Accidents in Adolescents: A New Epidemic  
    Speca JM, Journal of the American Medical Association, 1/1/1975

Lectures

  • Experience with Sonoma WRx Intramedullary fixation of Colles' fractures. 
    Chicago, IL - 2/22/2011
  • Adolescent Sports Injuries, Shoulder and Hip Exam Workshop; Shoulder Injuries in the Young Athlete; Hip and Pelvis Injuries in the School Aged Athlete. 
    Aguascalientes, Mexico, 1995; Morelia, Mexico, 1995 - 11/26/1995
  • Adolescent Sports Injuries, Hip and Pelvis Injuries in the School Aged Athlete. 
    University of Kentucky - 4/1/1992
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