Iowa Methodist Medical Center at Des Moines Iowa

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

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1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States, ,
Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Accreditation :

Doctors : 1100
Beds : 370
Phone: +43(9)772943450
Fax : (515) 241-5994
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About Us :

Iowa Methodist Medical Center, part of UnityPoint Health, is a leading non-profit, 370-bed regional medical center and teaching hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 1901, it has a legacy of medical innovation, including the first open-heart surgery outside the Mayo Clinic and the first radiation therapy department in Des Moines. The hospital is home to the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the John Stoddard Cancer Center. It also houses Blank Children’s Hospital, a Level III NICU, and a comprehensive transplant center. Iowa Methodist is known for its commitment to patient-centered care, advanced technology, and community health

Speciality

Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery (first open-heart surgery outside Mayo Clinic in 1956)
Oncology (John Stoddard Cancer Center)
Transplant services (Iowa Methodist Transplant Center – kidney transplants)
Maternity and women’s health (largest maternity center in Iowa)
Pediatrics (Blank Children’s Hospital, Level III NICU, PICU)
Orthopedics, critical care, and rehabilitation (Younker Rehabilitation Center)
General and specialty surgery, including bariatric and joint replacement

Quality

Patient experience rating 8% higher than the national average
Consistently recognized for superior clinical outcomes in joint replacement and bariatric surgery
High standards in patient safety, infection control, and care transitions
Accredited for multiple residency and fellowship programs, ensuring high-quality education and care

Awards & Recognition

Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2025)
Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2023, 2024)
American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award and Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite
American Heart Association Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
Beacon Award of Excellence for patient care
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for multiple residency programs
Accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protections Programs (AAHRPP)
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating

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