Medical Center University
Location hours
- Open every day: 24 hours a day
Clinic and amenities hours may vary.
Driving directions and parking
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
41.659166, -91.548278
Patient Stories
Awards and Recognition
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation
Expertise in cardiac care has earned UI Health Care the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation. This means we’re a center of excellence that delivers high-quality, specialized care and better results.
Chest Pain MI Registry Award
The National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) named University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown one of the nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients. This award shows our commitment to a higher level of care for heart attack patients.
U.S. News & World Report - Colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery
In 2026-27 our colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery programs were identified as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - No. 1 in Iowa for Cancer Care
We are proudly ranked No. 1 in Iowa for Cancer Care in the 2026–27 “Adult, Best Hospitals” report.
U.S. News & World Report - Gastroenterology and GI surgery
In 2026-27 our Gastroenterology and GI surgery program was identified as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Maternity Care
University of Iowa Health Care has been named one of the nation’s top hospitals for maternity care in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report - Ophthalmology
In 2026-27 our Ophthalmology program was ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Level 1 trauma center
UI Health Care is the only adult and pediatric Level 1 designated Trauma Center in Iowa, located at Medical Center University.
U.S. News & World Report - Orthopedics
In 2026-27 our Orthopedics program was identified as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report.
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation
Expertise in knee and hip replacement and spine surgery has earned UI Health Care the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction® Center+ designation. This means we're a center of excellence that delivers high-quality specialized care and better results.
U.S. News & World Report - No. 1 in Iowa for Orthopedic Care
We are proudly ranked No. 1 in Iowa for Orthopedic Care in the 2026–27 “Adult, Best Hospitals” report.
U.S. News & World Report - Ear, Nose, and Throat
In 2026-27 our Ear, Nose, and Throat program was identified as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report.
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) Accreditation
UI Health Care, on behalf of its Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, has received the Specialty Pharmacy 4.0 Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence Designation.
Gold Seal - Joint Commission on the Accreditation
UI Health Care Specialty Pharmacy has the gold seal of approval for a specialty pharmacy from the Joint Commission.
Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center Designation
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus has achieved the Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center designation. We are one of 46 centers that have achieved this.
Iowa’s only Blue Designation Center® for transplant
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized the UI Health Care as a Blue Distinction Center® for delivering quality transplant care.
Blue Distinction Centers® have demonstrated the delivery of quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. UI Health Care is the only Iowa health system to receive this designation.
Blue Distinction Centers® have demonstrated the delivery of quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. UI Health Care is the only Iowa health system to receive this designation.
Level 1 trauma center
UI Health Care is the only adult and pediatric Level 1 designated Trauma Center in Iowa, located at Medical Center University.
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Palliative Care Certification
UI Health Care has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Palliative Care Certification, a recognition of our commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care for patients with serious illnesses. The Gold Seal reflects our hospital’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Accredited Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center
Our cystic fibrosis program is an accredited Cystic Fibrosis Foundation care center. This accreditation recognizes UI Health Care’s commitment to providing you with the highest level of care for cystic fibrosis. We also have the only program in Iowa with an accredited adult CF center under the same health care system. As your needs from childhood to adulthood change, we support your goals through effective treatment.
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Distinction Center for lung transplant
UI Health Care is a designated Wellmark Blue Distinction Center in adult lung transplant. This means we provide you with higher quality specialized care and better overall results.
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
In 2025-26 our Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health program was ranked top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.