Emergency medicine physician Hans House with an adult simulated patient in the emergency department at UI Health Care Medical Center North Liberty on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Emergency Medicine

No matter which of our three Emergency Department locations you visit, 24/7 emergency care is available when you need it most. Our teams are trained in emergency medicine and equipped to treat adults and children with all types of injuries and illnesses.
Emergency Department Locations
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Please call 911 or seek emergency care
Please call 911 or seek emergency care for severe shortness of breath, allergic reactions, bleeding that does not stop after 10 minutes, sudden and/or severe pain, head injuries, seizures, poisoning, major injuries or broken bones, coughing or vomiting blood, suicidal or homicidal feelings, fainting or signs of a heart attack or stroke, fever of 100.4 or higher in an infant younger than 3 months, active labor, or for any other condition that results in acute symptoms requiring immediate attention from a health care provider.

Current Emergency Department wait times

University Campus
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Adult
1 hour, 59 minutes
Last 3 Hours
1 hour, 59 minutes
Last 6 Hours
1 hour, 59 minutes
Pediatric
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Downtown Campus
500 E. Market St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Adult
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Pediatric
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North Liberty Campus
701 W. Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317
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Above are the average wait times experienced in the past hour, three-hour, and six-hour time frames. Please note:

  • You will be seen immediately if your medical condition is deemed to be life-threatening.
  • You will be screened quickly, even if your wait time appears to be long. "Wait time" is defined as the time you arrive in the Emergency Department to when you are placed in an exam room.
  • Displayed wait times are averages and may not be your experience. Your wait may vary, based on your medical condition and rapidly changing conditions within the Emergency Department.
  • Patients may be transferred to another UI Health Care Emergency Department location if necessary.
  • Afternoon and evening hours are generally busier and more likely to require a longer wait. We will do our best to see you as soon as possible.
  • Visit the Emergency Department Process: Step by Step page to learn more about what to expect.

For illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening and don’t require emergency medicine, visit our same-day care page to find health care options that fit your needs.

Emergency care for Iowans

No one plans for an emergency. But when an accident, injury, or serious illness occurs, you want the best emergency care possible.

UI Health Care is an acknowledged leader for emergency medicine in the state and region. We treat patients of all ages who are critically ill or have experienced severe trauma.

Our Emergency Department has three locations: University campus, Downtown campus, and North Liberty campus. Each is staffed and equipped to treat all types of medical emergencies. The best emergency department is the nearest one to you—choose any UI Health Care Emergency Department and get the care you need.

Services include:
  • State-of-the-art imaging technologies and clinical expertise
  • The only Level 1 trauma center in Iowa for both adult and pediatric patients, located at our university campus
  • Medical toxicologists who evaluate and treat patients infected by poisons and other toxic substances
  • AirCare transport for eastern Iowa and surrounding states—the first flight program in the state supplementing its medical crew with flight physicians
  • The oldest and largest emergency medicine residency training program in Iowa
  • Board-certified emergency physicians and board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists
  • Access to dozens of specialties for consultation and admission

In an emergency, the best emergency department is the nearest one because every second matters. Explore our services by location.

Our Care Team

Agustin Aguilar, MD portrait

Agustin
Aguilar
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Olivia Bailey, MD portrait

Olivia
Bailey
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Katherine Briggie, DO portrait

Katherine
Briggie
DO

  • Emergency Medicine
Joseph Murphy Crum, DO portrait

Joseph Murphy
Crum
DO

  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Medicine
Karen Cyndari, MD, PhD portrait

Karen
Cyndari
MD, PhD

  • Emergency Medicine
Melvin Donaldson, MD, PhD portrait

Melvin
Donaldson
MD, PhD

  • Emergency Medicine
Carly Eastin, MD portrait

Carly
Eastin
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Travis Eastin, MD portrait

Travis
Eastin
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Shannon Findlay, MD portrait

Shannon
Findlay
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Pete Georgakakos, DO portrait

Pete
Georgakakos
DO

  • Emergency Medicine
Christopher Hogrefe, MD portrait

Christopher
Hogrefe
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Hans R. House, MD portrait

Hans R.
House
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Amanda Irish, MD portrait

Amanda
Irish
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Dana King, MD portrait

Dana
King
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Hela Kotob, DO portrait

Hela
Kotob
DO

  • Emergency Medicine
Atef Kotob, MD portrait

Atef
Kotob
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.75 out of 5 (141 ratings)
Dan McCabe, MD portrait

Dan
McCabe
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Conner McDonald, MD portrait

Conner
McDonald
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Michael Miller, MD portrait

Michael
Miller
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Sarah Miller, MD portrait

Sarah
Miller
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Pamela Moore, MD portrait

Pamela
Moore
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Andrew Nugent, MD portrait

Andrew
Nugent
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Brooks Obr, MD, MME portrait

Brooks
Obr
MD, MME

  • Emergency Medicine
Bobby Peters, MD portrait

Bobby
Peters
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Kaila Pomeranz, DO portrait

Kaila
Pomeranz
DO

  • Emergency Medicine
Josh Radke, MD portrait

Josh
Radke
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Daniel Runde, MD portrait

Daniel
Runde
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Matthew Spragg, DO portrait

Matthew
Spragg
DO

  • Emergency Medicine
Sven Steen, MD, EMT-T portrait

Sven
Steen
MD, EMT-T

  • Emergency Medicine
Tom Striegel, DO, MBA portrait

Tom
Striegel
DO, MBA

  • Emergency Medicine
Carly Theiler, MD portrait

Carly
Theiler
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Timothy W. Thomsen, MD portrait

Timothy W.
Thomsen
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.80 out of 5 (681 ratings)
Joshua DiGennaro Trebach, MD portrait

Joshua DiGennaro
Trebach
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Jon Van Heukelom, MD portrait

Jon
Van Heukelom
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Paul Van Heukelom, MD portrait

Paul
Van Heukelom
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Terese Whipple, MD portrait

Terese
Whipple
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Angela Wild, MD portrait

Angela
Wild
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Cory Wittrock, MD portrait

Cory
Wittrock
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
Nicholas M. Mohr, MD portrait

Nicholas M.
Mohr
MD

  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Medicine
Jonathan Simmons, DO portrait

Jonathan
Simmons
DO

  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Medicine
Joel K. Bricker, MD portrait

Joel K.
Bricker
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
Gerard Clancy, MD portrait

Gerard
Clancy
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
Daniel Miller, MD portrait

Daniel
Miller
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Supportive and Palliative Care
Beverly DiCorso, PA-C portrait

Beverly
DiCorso
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Amy Dupont, PA-C portrait

Amy
Dupont
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Jami Hagemann, PA-C portrait

Jami
Hagemann
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Christian Junker, PA-C portrait

Christian
Junker
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
RL

Rhett
Lacey
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Janelle Lala, PA-C portrait

Janelle
Lala
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Jennifer Melvin, PA-C portrait

Jennifer
Melvin
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
4.85 out of 5 (93 ratings)
Jeremy Nelson, PA-C portrait

Jeremy
Nelson
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Alysia Powers, PA-C portrait

Alysia
Powers
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Amber Sheeley, PA-C portrait

Amber
Sheeley
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Nathaniel Shekem, PA-C portrait

Nathaniel
Shekem
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Rachel Walsh, PA-C portrait

Rachel
Walsh
PA-C

  • Emergency Medicine
Brett Faine, PharmD, MS portrait

Brett
Faine
PharmD, MS

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pharmacy

Have questions regarding our care team?

You can call our integrated call center for general inquiries. Do not call if you are experiencing an emergency. Please call 911 or seek emergency care.
Call 1-800-777-8442 Call 1-800-777-8442

Locations and Offices

Emergency Department
Entrance at 425 E. Bloomington Street, Level 2
1-319-339-3600
Emergency Room
Medical Center Downtown Emergency Department
In Medical Center Downtown
500 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Emergency Department
1-319-485-0900
Emergency Room
UI Health Care Medical Center North Liberty exterior on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
In Medical Center North Liberty
701 W. Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, IA 52317
Emergency Department (1 RCP)
1 Roy J. Carver Pavilion (RCP)
Elevator E, Level 1
1-319-356-2233
Emergency Room
Emergency Room Entrance at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Emergency Department (1 RCP)
1 Roy J. Carver Pavilion (RCP)
Elevator E, Level 1
1-319-356-2233
Emergency Room
Emergency Room Entrance at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Support Groups

Stepping On: Fall Prevention Class

Please join us for Stepping On, a seven-week workshop series to learn important exercises and strategies to help prevent falls.

Building Confidence and Reducing Falls

What is Stepping On?

Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people.

It consists of a workshop that meets for two hours a week for seven weeks. Workshops are led by two trained Stepping On professionals who partner to provide participants with a quality adult learning environment. In addition, local guest experts provide information on exercise, vision, safety, and medications. 

Fall prevention topics include:

  • Simple and fun balance and strength training
  • The role vision plays in keeping your balance
  • How medications can contribute to falls
  • Ways to keep from falling when out in your community
  • What to look for in safe footwear
  • How to eliminate falls hazards from your home

Why should I be concerned about falling?

Falling is very common; it can result in injury and shake your confidence. The threat of falling can be a barrier to safely doing all the things you want to do at home and in the community. That’s why preventing falls is critical to maintaining independence.

Fall injury statistics

  • More than one-third of people age 65 or older fall each year
  • Falls are the leading cause of hospitalizations due to injury among older adults
  • 35 percent of people who fall become less active
  • 40 percent of people who enter a nursing home had a fall in the prior 30 days

What Stepping On workshop participants had to say:

“When I’m walking I still think, ‘Lift your feet, walk heel-to-toe’. I have stopped falling outside! It has made me more aware of the way I walk.”

“Not only did we learn some things about preventing falls, but we had a good time doing it. It was really fun.” 

Is this fall and injury prevention workshop for you? 

Stepping On is designed specifically for anyone who:

  • Is 65 or older
  • Has had a fall in the past year or is fearful of falling
  • Lives at home
  • Does not have dementia

Print our brochure

How do I register?

Stepping On is a seven-week, two hours per week, interdisciplinary workshop that covers fall prevention topics such as home safety, vision care, medications, safe footwear, community safety, and exercise. The exercises are aimed at increasing strength and balance. Stepping On has been shown to decrease falls by 31% in older adults.

Please contact Bailey Rickels at [email protected] for more information.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention brochure

Awards and Recognition

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.