MercyOne Des Moines Stroke Center

Hours
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a leader in stroke care, delivering the most advanced and coordinated approach to treating strokes – providing a level of care not found anywhere else in central Iowa.
Our stroke team has been recognized as:
- Iowa’s only hospital to be certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
- Earned the Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Advanced Therapy recognition from the American Heart Association. This award highlights our commitment to following the latest research-based clinical guidelines, leading to better outcomes for our patients.
As a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, our facility is committed to delivering the highest standard of care for patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke. Equipped with advanced neurointerventional capabilities and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of stroke specialists, we focus on rapid diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and timely mechanical thrombectomy to improve patient outcomes. Our center prioritizes quality care at every stage of the stroke continuum—ensuring that patients receive not only life-saving intervention but also personalized support throughout recovery.
Services
- Neuroscience Care