Wapello county, IA

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Wapello County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • Wapello County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,625. The county seat is Ottumwa. The county was formed on February 17, 1843 and has been self-governing since February 5, 1844. It was named for the Meskwaki Chief Wapello, who was a friend of the white settlers during the Black Hawk War.

Healthcare in Wapello County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Wapello County, IA is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers. These facilities offer a range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.

Ottumwa Regional Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a prominent healthcare facility in Wapello County. It is a full-service regional health center providing a wide range of health services to residents in the county and surrounding areas. The health center has a 24-hour emergency department, a birthing center, and a comprehensive range of surgical services.

River Hills Community Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • River Hills Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to residents of Wapello County, regardless of their ability to pay. The health center offers services in family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care.

Wapello County Public Health[edit | edit source]

  • Wapello County Public Health is the county's public health department. It provides a variety of services aimed at promoting, protecting, and preserving the health of the county's residents. These services include immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness.

Health Statistics in Wapello County, IA[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Wapello County ranks 88th out of 99 counties in Iowa for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Wapello County, IA is provided by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the county's residents. Despite the availability of these services, the county faces several health challenges, as indicated by its health statistics. Efforts are ongoing to improve the health outcomes of the county's residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Wapello county, IA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Colby Timothy 1891774550 DO M Other 2004 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Everett Case 1144481441 M Other 2008 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Ottumwa IA 52501
Goble William 1063669968 M Other 2008 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Jauron Elizabeth 1619936382 F University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1999 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Johnson Amanda 1861711459 F University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice 1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501 6416842589
Lehr Megan 1881088342 F Other 2015 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Nicholson Matthew 1760898795 M Other 2014 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Nicholson Michael 1407169097 M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 2010 Family Practice 1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501 6416842589
Quinn Brian 1023048626 DO M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2003 Family Practice Geriatric Medicine Mercyone Ottumwa Family And Internal Medicine Clin Ottumwa IA 52501
Sufka Boyd Pamela 1528046117 F Other 1994 Family Practice Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501

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Wapello county, IA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Alan Mcdaniel 1447248844 M Harvard Medical School 1994 Diagnostic Radiology 1755 59th Pl West Des Moines IA 52501 5153588262
Nicholas Sullivan 1083841647 M Other 2009 Diagnostic Radiology 1221 Pleasant St Des Moines IA 52501 5152445109
Ryan Cook 1285858084 MD M Saint Louis University School Of Medicine 2001 Diagnostic Radiology 1755 59th Pl West Des Moines IA 52501 5153588262
Seth Gibson 1346449709 M Other 2006 Diagnostic Radiology 1755 59th Pl West Des Moines IA 52501 5153588262
Shawnik Nicholas 1396993499 M Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2007 Emergency Medicine Ottumwa IA 52501
Brannen Jeffrey 1972616316 DO M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 2003 Gastroenterology Ottumwa IA 52501
Ortell Edward 1346236940 MD M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1995 General Surgery Ottumwa IA 52501
Atul Chawla 1700868080 M Other 1988 Interventional Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 5880 University Ave West Des Moines IA 52501 5156333600
Scott Bradley 1821284183 M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 2007 Orthopedic Surgery Ottumwa IA 52501
Garrett Losh 1699888438 MD M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1999 Otolaryngology 1410 Sw Tradition Dr Ankeny IA 52501

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cosgrove Thomas 1720068612 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 1999 Chiropractic Ottumwa IA 52501
Rowl Kirby 1679130967 F Other 2020 Clinical Social Worker Ottumwa IA 52501 6416828772
Bindner Amber 1326704792 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Carrizales Taelyn 1851841480 M Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner 1001 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa IA 52501 6416827511
Dexter Shelbi 1164192290 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Suite 202 Ottumwa IA 52501 6416848448
Holtorf Cristina 1790440808 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501
Little Hillary 1629703061 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Suite 207 Ottumwa IA 52501 6416825349
Nelsen Jennifer 1053098285 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner Ottumwa IA 52501
Pascarella Michell 1598782518 NP F Other 1997 Nurse Practitioner Suite 210 Ottumwa IA 52501
Phillips Melissa 1093702490 F Other 2000 Nurse Practitioner Suite 102a Ottumwa IA 52501

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