Clinical Specialty

Pediatric Orthopaedics with special expertise in Pediatric Foot Deformities

Clinical Interests

Clubfoot, Trauma, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Leg Length Disorders, Congenital and Developmental Foot Anomalies, Congenital Pelvic and Hip Disorders, Perthes

Research Interests

Dr. Dobbs' research focuses on the genetic aspects of orthopaedic conditions. His research has led to the isolation of triphalangeal thumb to chromosome 7. He is currently involved in gene(s) searches for idiopathic scoliosis, clubfoot, and vertical talus.

Background

Dr. Dobbs completed his medical school education at the University of Iowa in 1991 and his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 1995. He then completed a one year Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery fellowship with additional training in pediatric spinal deformity in 2001. He is the recipient of the 2002 Hunterian Society Gold Medal. He has authored many articles and is active in research related to the genetic aspects of orthopaedic conditions. His research has led to the chromosomal localization of triphalangeal thumb. He is the 2002 recipient of the Hunterian Medal Award for his research entitled, "Localization of Dominantly Inherited Isolated Triphalangeal Thumb to Chromosomal Region 7q36."

Awards

Hunterian Medal (2002), for his research entitled “Localization of Dominantly Inherited Isolated Triphalangeal Thumb to Chromosomal Region 7q36"

Board Certifications

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Medical Degree

University of Iowa College of Medicine

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopaedics, Shriners Hospital for Children