Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant St · Des Moines, Iowa 50309Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a 370-bed non-profit acute care teaching hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. As a flagship hospital of UnityPoint Health, it serves as a regional referral center, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and specialized services. It is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and is home to the renowned John Stoddard Cancer Center, Iowa Heart Center, and Younker Rehabilitation Center. Co-located with Blank Children's Hospital, it provides a full spectrum of care for all ages, supported by advanced technology, a commitment to patient-centered care, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
- Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, Blank Children's Hospital Emergency Department on campus
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Iowa Heart Center provides 24/7 cardiac emergency care
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (515) 241-6212 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Trauma Center (verified by American College of Surgeons), Comprehensive Stroke Center, 24/7 emergency services, specialized care for various medical and traumatic emergencies, co-located with Blank Children's Hospital Emergency Department.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Iowa Methodist Medical Center's current wait.
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