The Iowa Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery – Des Moines

The Iowa Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery - Des Moines is a Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. It operates as part of Methodist Medical Center - Plaza II, a facility connected to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center. The clinic houses multiple departments within this plaza, including Internal Medicine, Medical Imaging, Lab, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurological & Spinal Surgery, and Physical Therapy. The Iowa Clinic, P.C., the parent organization, was formed in 1994 and is described as the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group in Central Iowa. It employs more than 250 physicians and healthcare providers practicing in over 40 specialties. The group's primary location is a 170,000 square foot medical facility in West Des Moines, with 14 other clinic sites throughout the Des Moines Metropolitan area and numerous outreach clinics in rural areas. The clinic serves a population base of 1.1 million patients.

The Iowa Clinic identifies as a physician-owned clinic that makes decisions based on patient needs rather than financial bottom lines. Its mission is to provide exceptional healthcare as a physician-owned, patient-driven, multi-specialty clinic. The organization's values are summarized by the acronym ACT: Accountability, Compassion, and Teamwork. The clinic emphasizes a patient-focused business model where physicians govern and run the practice. Patients can access various support lines for billing, patient portal assistance, general inquiries, administration, and feedback, with specific hours listed for each department. The clinic also provides aids and services for individuals with disabilities and those whose primary language is not English, including qualified interpreters and information in other formats.

The Iowa Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery - Des Moines is located at 1215 Pleasant Street in Des Moines. It sits on the north side of the medical plaza. The facility is immediately adjacent to Center Street Park, which is less than a mile away. Iowa Methodist Medical Center is also located nearby, about a tenth of a mile from the clinic. Lynne Cutler Park is another nearby green space, situated about a tenth of a mile away. The clinic is positioned near these public landmarks, providing easy access for patients visiting for various medical needs within the multi-specialty group.

Services:

• Internal Medicine Consultations
• Online Appointment Scheduling
• Patient Medical Records Management
• Payment and Billing Assistance
• Primary Care Services