Iowa Health - Des Moines is now UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

Methodist West Hospital 

Expanding the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines services to West Des Moines, Methodist West Hospital has become the "go-to" destination for medical care. We're dedicated to providing residents of Greater Des Moines with high-quality healthcare across the spectrum of medical specialties. 

Great Specialty Care

  • Orthopaedics
    At Methodist West Hospital, we work closely with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons (DMOS) because we want you to have the very best care. This experienced group of surgeons was the first in the state of Iowa to perform a total knee replacement. The Orthopaedic Center of Excellence at Methodist West and Iowa Methodist perform more orthopaedic surgeries in Iowa than any other hospital system. 
  • Maternity Care
    The 12-bed maternity center includes private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms, allowing mothers to stay in one room for the duration of their stay. There is also a newborn nursery with one continuing care neonatal bed. Offering experienced staff and 24/7 on-staff neonatal support in partnership with Blank Children's Hospital.
  • Heart Care

    At Methodist West, our highly trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure that you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from your time of admission until you are released for home.

  • Patient Care Facilitators
    The first and only hospital in central Iowa to employ Patient Care Facilitators.
  • Surgery
    The surgery department contains 14 private pre-operative rooms, six leading edge operating rooms, a cardiovascular catheterization lab, and an endoscopy suite.

At Methodist West, our highly trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure that you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from your time of admission until you are released for home.

Methodist West

1660 60th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
p: 515-343-1000

Methodist West's Areas of Specialty


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