East Central Iowa Acute Care (ECIAC) is a premier emergency medicine physician group based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ECIAC operates within St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital, providing high-quality, compassionate acute and emergency care services to patients in the region. Founded in 2003, ECIAC is recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and coordination within the local medical community

• Emergency medicine (adults and pediatrics)

• Acute trauma care

• Rapid assessment and stabilization of critical conditions

• Coordination with local EMS and air ambulance services

• Staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants

• Special training in advanced trauma life support, cardiac life support, and pediatric life support

• Short wait times and efficient triage

• High patient satisfaction and safety standards

Mission:

• Provide the highest quality and most compassionate emergency care possible.

• Coordinate patient care within the broader medical community for optimal outcomes

Vision:

• To be the leading provider of emergency medical services in Eastern Iowa.

• Ensure all people in Eastern Iowa have access to quality acute care

• Recognized as Iowa’s premier emergency room physician group.

• Providers hold advanced certifications in trauma, cardiac, and pediatric life support

• Designated trauma care provider for the region

• High ratings for patient care and safety (based on provider and patient reviews)