Iowa City hospitals
- University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 200 Hawkins Dr, 52242 · (319) 356-1616 3 hr 29 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 679 beds Call University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Directions to University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics (Google Maps) Details for University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
- University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown 500 E Market St, 52245 · (319) 339-0300 2 hr 34 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 240 beds Call University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Directions to University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (Google Maps) Details for University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown
- Iowa City VA Medical Center 601 Highway 6 West, 52246 · (319) 338-0581 Emergency room VA acute care hospital Call Iowa City VA Medical Center Directions to Iowa City VA Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Iowa City VA Medical Center
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Best-rated hospitals in Iowa City, by Medicare stars
Ranked by the CMS overall star rating (1–5), a score built from quality and safety measures. These are not patient reviews.
| # | Hospital | CMS stars | Median ER visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City VA Medical Center | — | |
| 2 | University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown | 2 hr 34 min | |
| 3 | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 3 hr 29 min |
About hospitals in Iowa City
There are 3 hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa, in Johnson County. 3 of them have an emergency department. By type: 2 acute care hospitals and 1 VA acute care hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Iowa City lasts 3 hr 2 min, 1 hr 2 min longer than the Iowa median of 2 hr. The shortest is at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, 2 hr 34 min.
Compare hospitals in Iowa City
Two Iowa City hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Iowa City
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.
- 1.3mi Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site 1548 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA · Proteus INC. 563-264-0880
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Iowa City
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Iowa City hospitals in network
How many of the 3 Iowa City hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.
- Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in Iowa 2 of 3Iowa City hospitals
- Avera Health Plans2027 Marketplace plans in Iowa 2 of 3Iowa City hospitals
- Oscar2027 Marketplace plans in Iowa 2 of 3Iowa City hospitals
- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield2027 Marketplace plans in Iowa 2 of 3Iowa City hospitals
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Iowa City, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Questions about hospitals in Iowa City
How many hospitals are in Iowa City, Iowa?
There are 3 hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. 3 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Iowa City?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Iowa City lasts 3 hr 2 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The Iowa median is 2 hr.
Which hospital in Iowa City has the shortest ER wait?
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Iowa City at 2 hr 34 min.
What is the best hospital in Iowa City?
Iowa City VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 3 Iowa City hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.
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