Buena Vista county, IA

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Buena Vista County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • Buena Vista County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,260. The county seat is Storm Lake. The county is named for the final victory field of General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican–American War.

Healthcare in Buena Vista County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Buena Vista County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents. These facilities include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Storm Lake, IA. It provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and more. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and improving the health of the people in Buena Vista County and surrounding areas.

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's[edit | edit source]

  • UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's is another healthcare facility serving Buena Vista County. It is part of the UnityPoint Health network, which provides care across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. St. Luke's offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and home care.

Avera Medical Group Spencer[edit | edit source]

  • Avera Medical Group Spencer is a family medicine clinic located in Spencer, IA, serving Buena Vista County and surrounding areas. The clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.

Health Statistics in Buena Vista County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Buena Vista County ranks 77th out of 99 counties in Iowa for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity, and a lower than average rate of access to exercise opportunities.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Buena Vista County, IA, is served by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the needs of the community. While there are challenges, such as higher rates of certain health risk factors, the county's healthcare providers are committed to improving the health and well-being of their patients.

WikiMD's DocFinder

Healthcare provider

Need helping finding a doctor or specialist in the United States? WikiMD can help with over 1 million healthcare providers in all the states and territories encompassing both the primary care and specialist providers. Try the WikiMD's DocFinder.

Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Buena Vista county, IA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Wulfekuhler W Scott 1467424739 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1985 Family Practice Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake IA 50588



Buena Vista county, IA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Armstrong John 1487948824 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2011 General Surgery Storm Lake IA 50588
Harrer Seth 1194036525 M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2010 Orthopedic Surgery 4 Nwia Bone Joint And Sports Surgeons A Hospital Outpat Storm Lake IA 50588



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Krauth Stephanie 1275599730 F Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Storm Lake IA 50588
Brandon Rusche 1891878385 DC M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2006 Chiropractic 701 3rd Ave Sibley IA 50588 7127544227
Boothby Jani 1407450141 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Storm Lake IA 50588
Sullivan Megan 1174767941 F Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago 2009 Optometry Storm Lake IA 50588


Iowa Physician / Provider Directory
Primary Care Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics Doctors in Iowa
Specialists A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties
Surgeons Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more
Dentists and Other Providers Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers
Hospitals An overview of Hospitals in Iowa
World Directory Explore doctors across the US with WikiMD's DocFinder or global healthcare facilities with the World Directory of Healthsites
Retrieved from "https://wikimd.com/w/index.php?title=Buena_Vista_county,_IA&oldid=5154591"

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD