Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines

East Tower · Des Moines, Iowa 50314

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines, part of MercyOne, is a leading 875-licensed bed acute care hospital and Level I Trauma Center located in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1893 by the Sisters of Mercy, it is a comprehensive medical center offering a full spectrum of services including a Children's Hospital, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Neuroscience Institute, and advanced surgical capabilities like robotic surgery. Committed to patient-centered care, it is recognized for nursing excellence and high performance in various specialties, serving as a vital healthcare hub for central Iowa.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level II
Pediatric Trauma Center
Level II
More emergency department details
Pediatric Emergency Care
Available
Stroke Center
Available
Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available
Burn Center
Available

Information not available at this time. Please call (515) 247-3121 to inquire.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, 24/7 emergency services, dedicated Pediatric 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 Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines's current wait.

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