UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Primary Care in Des Moines, Iowa

Address:
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309

County: Polk County

Phone: (515) 241-6212

Alt. Phone: (515) 241-4650

Open today for 24 hours - Call to schedule a visit

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About This Clinic

UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a primary care center located at 1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309 . This provider is open 7 days a week.

UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, part of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, offers comprehensive care emphasizing patient education, support, and high-quality medical services since its establishment in 1901. The facility includes specialized programs in cardiology, cancer treatment through the John Stoddard Cancer Center, and extensive rehabilitation services at the Younker Rehabilitation Center. It is known for its commitment to family-centered care, emphasizing the importance of family in the healing process, particularly in pediatrics at Blank Children's Hospital. The center has received multiple designations for excellence in various medical fields, such as a Level I Trauma Center, accredited stroke care, and a Center of Excellence for metabolic and bariatric surgery, ensuring patients access to top-tier health services. Insurance affiliations include recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for certain specialties, and the center is dedicated to improving community health through wellness programs and initiatives.

Hours of Operation

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Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Care Services

  • Biometric analysis
  • Blood profiling
  • Cancer care
  • Cardiac care
  • Emergency care
  • Health risk assessment
  • Kidney transplants
  • Maternity care
  • Metabolic and bariatric surgery
  • Open-heart surgery
  • Physical medicine
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Stroke care
  • Transplant services
  • Vascular testing
  • Wellness screenings

Accepted Insurance Plans

UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center — along with some of the providers practicing at this location — may currently accept health insurance plans from the companies listed below. Insurance participation may vary by physician, so we recommend verifying with the practice directly to confirm current coverage.

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Insurance Company
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
  • Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.

What Patients Are Saying? - Review Consensus

At UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, patients consistently highlight exceptional care and a warm, compassionate environment. Reviews emphasize the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, which includes knowledgeable nurses and skilled physicians. Many patients recount how they felt supported and cared for throughout their treatment processes, whether during labor, recovery from surgery, or extended stays for serious conditions. The overall sentiment reflects a commitment to patient-centered care that fosters trust and gratitude. This practice stands out for its dedication to ensuring each patient's needs are not just met but exceeded, creating a positive experience in challenging times.

What Patients Love Most

  • Compassionate Care
  • Attentive Nurses
  • Knowledgeable Staff
  • Supportive Environment
  • Exceptional Surgical Outcomes
  • Warm Atmosphere
  • Comprehensive Patient Support
  • Effective Communication
  • Gratitude For Service
  • Recommendations For Care.

Understanding the Provider Review Consensus

While individual patient reviews offer valuable insights, they often reflect singular, subjective experiences that may not represent the full scope of a provider’s performance. To offer a more comprehensive perspective, we apply a broader methodology through our Provider Review Consensus. This approach involves analyzing the most recent patient reviews to summarize a clear and representative view of public sentiment about this provider.

We identified consistent patterns in the patient’s feedback, that’s why we can display a more accurate and balanced overview of each provider. This includes highlighting frequently noted strengths like staff professionalism, appointment efficiency, and quality of care. Our objective is to support your decision-making process with a well-rounded understanding of the provider, enabling you to make an informed and confident choice regarding your healthcare.

Meet Your Care Team

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Name Specialization
Megan Anderson, DO Internal Medicine
Madigan Nicole Arend Physician Assistant
Sydney Barker, RRT Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Cory James Baughman, MD Internal Medicine
DR. Kay Louise Beer, ARNP Nurse Practitioner
Malarie Bender Physician Assistant
Theresa M Benskin, MD Hospitalist
Matthew Thomas Bentz, DO Emergency Medicine
Kourtney Bonk, PA-C Physician Assistant
Allison Lee Buckert Physician Assistant
Courtney Collins Nurse Practitioner
Carley Cueva, DO Internal Medicine
DR. Jessica A Dedecker, DO Internal Medicine
Jeffrey Dobrzynski, MD Dermatology
Taylor Donohue, MD Emergency Medicine
Kayla Marie Duff, PA-C Physician Assistant
Kai William Corwin Friesen, DO Emergency Medicine
Ashley Gieseke Physician Assistant
Kyle Gollon, MD Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
Kelsey L Green, MD Surgery
MISS Alayna Greene, PA-C Physician Assistant
DR. Fadi Yaser Hamdan, MD Surgery
Jessica Harasyn, P.A. Physician Assistant
Kari Jo Heitzman, PHARM.D. Pharmacist
Hanna Hofer, PA-C Physician Assistant
Nathaniel Michael Holte, DPM Podiatrist
Emily Rae Cardella Johnson, PA Physician Assistant
Jennifer Lee Jones, APRN Nurse Practitioner (Family)
Yechan Kim, DO Internal Medicine
Lisa Kingery Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Nicholas Holden Kluesner, M.D. Emergency Medicine
DR. John Mark Koester, D.O. Emergency Medicine
DR. Kaira Nicole Krommendyk, DO Internal Medicine
DR. Samuel Larry Lampe, DO Internal Medicine
Amanda Leigh Leroux, MOT OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Nick Vincent Martin, RRT Respiratory Therapist, Registered
DR. Anastasia Maria Marx, D.O. Emergency Medicine
Erica Warren Reed, DPM Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
Paulette Lynne Reighard, ARNP Nurse Practitioner
Selena Rose Sampson, AGACNP-BC, DNP Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
Philip Schulte, DO Anesthesiology
Kathryn Michelle Sharp, MD Surgery
Victoria Tess Smith, PHARMD Pharmacist
DR. Bryan Stocker, D.O. Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
Collin James Thatcher Emergency Medicine
Travis Lee Thuringer, DNP, ARNP Nurse Practitioner
John Williams, D.O. Anesthesiology

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