Polk county, IA

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Polk County, Iowa[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 490,161. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa. Polk County is named in honor of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk.

Healthcare in Polk County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Polk County, Iowa, is a critical aspect of the county's infrastructure. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to the residents.

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines[edit | edit source]

  • UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a network of four hospitals in Des Moines, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital. It is one of the largest employers in the region and provides a wide range of healthcare services.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital located in Des Moines. It offers a full range of healthcare services and has been serving the community for over 100 years.

Broadlawns Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Broadlawns Medical Center is a public hospital that has been serving the community since 1924. It provides a range of services including acute and primary care, surgical services, emergency and critical care, orthopedics, psychiatry, dentistry, and family health care.

Health Statistics in Polk County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Polk County ranks 16th in health outcomes out of the 99 counties in Iowa. The county has a lower percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health compared to the state average. The percentage of adults who smoke and the percentage of adults who are obese is also lower than the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Polk County, Iowa, is comprehensive and accessible, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a wide range of services. The county's health statistics reflect the effectiveness of these services in maintaining the health and well-being of its residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Polk county, IA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Baker Joel 1518943141 M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 1993 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50023
Bauman Kimberley 1194953844 F University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine 2009 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50021
Bauman Kimberley 1194953844 F University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine 2009 Family Practice Suite 100w Urbandale IA 50322
Bebensee Jeffrey 1174509228 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1989 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50023
Bishop Ellie 1629057377 DO F Other 2004 Family Practice 1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314 5152822200
Bissen Samantha 1245769249 F Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 2017 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50023
Bussey Dennis 1063471399 M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1999 Family Practice Family Medicine Grimes Grimes IA 50111
Bussey Dennis 1063471399 M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1999 Family Practice Urbandale IA 50322
Chandani Illa 1346256179 MD F Other 1989 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50021
Chandani Illa 1346256179 MD F Other 1989 Family Practice Ankeny IA 50023

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Polk county, IA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abrons Ron 1104874742 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2004 Anesthesiology Suite 3170 Des Moines IA 50314
Ameln Nicholas 1841533494 M Southern College Of Medicine And Surgery 2013 Anesthesiology Des Moines IA 50309
Bowshier Brian 1376741900 M Ohio State University College Of Medicine 2007 Anesthesiology Des Moines IA 50314
Brenton Freeman 1144451907 M At Still University, Arizona School Of Dentistry & Oral Hlth 2009 Anesthesiology 1600 60th St West Des Moines IA 50316 5152245232
Brosnahan William 1104803873 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1991 Anesthesiology Des Moines IA 50309
Clinton Rozycki 1477764157 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2004 Anesthesiology 1600 60th St West Des Moines IA 50316 5152245232
Crenshaw Meredith 1033169966 F University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 2003 Anesthesiology Des Moines IA 50314
Dewild Louis 1821074071 MD M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2000 Anesthesiology Des Moines IA 50309
Frerichs Darin 1285687111 DO M Other 2001 Anesthesiology Suite 3170 Des Moines IA 50314
Gautam Reddy 1134533110 M Other 2014 Anesthesiology 1600 60th St West Des Moines IA 50316 5152245232

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Schoen Sarah 1154990521 F Other 2021 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Des Moines IA 50317
Blaylock Benjamin 1154708170 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) West Des Moines IA 50266
Meyers Seth 1477930766 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) West Des Moines IA 50266
Nicholson Kate 1487041125 F Other 2015 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 3170 Des Moines IA 50314
Stephas Sarah 1013540095 F University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Wolfe Eye Clinic West Des Moines IA 50266
Stonehocker Kathryn 1821735242 F Other 2022 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 3170 Des Moines IA 50314
Wiederin Cory 1457803983 M Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) West Des Moines IA 50266
Bottorff Kaitlyn 1699243014 F Other 2018 Chiropractic Suite 103 Clive IA 50325
Boyle Jacob 1770005746 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2017 Chiropractic Suite 205 Des Moines IA 50309
Brett Bovee 1235657503 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2017 Chiropractic 295 Tower Terrace Rd Marion IA 50265 3193735000

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