Mauricio Palau, MD
Neonatology
Speaks
Languages
English
Spanish
Primary Contact
563-421-7760
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Primary Contact
563-421-7760About
Mauricio Palau, MD, is a board-certified neonatologist at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. His clinical interests include prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea, hypoglycemia, low birth weight, Down’s syndrome and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. He frequently performs endotracheal intubation, umbilical artery/vein catheterization, lumbar puncture, needle thoracentesis and chest tube placement.
Dr. Palau believes in a team approach when caring for a fragile newborn, where caregivers play a crucial role in their growth and development. He will treat your critically ill newborn with compassion and empathy and will support you during this stressful time for your family. In his free time, Dr. Palau enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors and playing sports.
Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Neonatology
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center NICU
1227 East Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
MercyOne Genesis Davenport Birth Center
1227 East Rusholme Street
Fifth Floor
Davenport, IA 52803
Education & Certifications
Education
Undergraduate:
Duke University
, Bachelors of Science
(2005)
Medical School:
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
, MD
(2008)
Residency:
Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
, Residency
(2013)
Fellowship:
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
, Fellowship
(2015)
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
