Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th St · West Des Moines, Iowa 50266Methodist West Hospital is a 100-bed acute care hospital located in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is a vital part of the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines system. Opened in 2009, it offers a wide array of services including 24/7 emergency care (designated as a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center), a comprehensive Birthing Center, advanced orthopedic services, heart and vascular care, cancer care, and various surgical and diagnostic capabilities. The hospital is known for its patient-centered approach, all-private rooms, and commitment to utilizing modern technology to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to the growing western Des Moines metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Emergency department treats patients of all ages, including children.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Primary Stroke Center (provides initial stabilization and treatment for stroke patients, with transfer capabilities to a Comprehensive Stroke Center if needed)
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Offers emergency cardiac care and diagnostic services, part of the UnityPoint Health Heart & Vascular Center network.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (515) 343-1000 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level IV Trauma Center
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 Methodist West Hospital's current wait.
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