Quad CitiesDes Moines, IA
Live Wait Times ActivePolk County • Pop. 214,000

Des Moines, IA Emergency Room & Urgent Care Wait Times

Live emergency room and trauma center wait times across Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa. Compare Iowa Methodist Medical Center Level 1 Trauma, Blank Children’s Hospital, UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Des Moines Healthcare & Wait Times

What are the main Level 1 Trauma Centers in Des Moines?

Iowa Methodist Medical Center (UnityPoint Health) at 1200 Pleasant St and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center at 1111 6th Ave are both designated comprehensive Level 1 Adult Trauma Centers.

Where is dedicated pediatric emergency care located in Des Moines?

Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department at 1200 Pleasant St provides 24/7 specialized pediatric emergency physicians, trauma care, and child-life specialists.

How do wait times differ between Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran?

Iowa Lutheran Hospital on E University Ave frequently experiences shorter triage wait times for non-life-threatening urgent conditions compared to Iowa Methodist downtown.