Psychiatry | University of Iowa Health Care
Mental Health • Iowa City, IA
About
The University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) in Iowa City is a private, full-service hospital and health system offering primary and specialized care across multiple locations, including Iowa City and Des Moines. It operates the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and the Carver College of Medicine, with a broad range of services such as adult and pediatric care, cancer treatment, and specialized programs. For psychiatry-specific care in Iowa City, UIHC provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, likely through its affiliated departments and centers within the healthcare system. Contact options include main lines such as 800-777-8442, 855-944-4692, or 319-335-3678, and locations at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
Iowa City, US
Phone
1-319-353-6314
its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What services does the Department of Psychiatry provide?
Inpatient to outpatient care for children, adolescents, adults and older adults; comprehensive mental health services; multidisciplinary teams.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UI Health Care Internal (Press Ganey): 4.78 out of 5 (167 ratings)
- UI Health Care Internal (Press Ganey): 4.73 out of 5 (49 ratings)
- UI Health Care Internal (Press Ganey): 4.80 out of 5 (123 ratings)
- RateMDs: 4.77 out of 5 (40 reviews)
- UI Health Care Internal (Press Ganey): 4.05 out of 5 (116 ratings)
Patients praise
- high satisfaction scores for many individual outpatient providers on internal surveys
- appreciation for compassionate, personable, and skilled care from specific psychiatrists and nurse practitioners
- positive feedback regarding flexible and accommodating administrative staff in some offices
Common complaints
- concerns regarding communication and listening skills of some inpatient staff
- reports of overly strict or punitive policies in inpatient units, including isolation practices
- instances of patients feeling dismissed or labeled as disruptive by administration
- difficulties navigating patient advocacy and complaint resolution processes
"I cannot speak to any of the other providers besides mine, but true providers with which I see are so compassionate, patient, sweet, and very personable... I have only had great experiences with them."
— User review on LocalityBiz"My stay here in the adolescent unit was atrocious. The doctors did not listen to me, the staff did not care, and the patients were not handled correctly."
— User review on LocalityBiz"Couldn't have asked for a better psychiatrist. I've been in the care of Dr. Wesner for years... He's demonstrated extreme skill in selecting and explaining treatment."
— User review on RateMDsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New fellowship aims to attract psychiatrists to Iowa and improve state’s health care system | Department of Psychiatry - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Mar 26, 2026
- Project ECHO aims to improve quality of care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Department of Psychiatry - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Nov 20, 2025
- In a university first, psychiatrist earns prestigious award for her 'outsider' approach | Department of Psychiatry - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Dec 8, 2025
- Mental health care from someone who understands | Department of Psychiatry - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Jul 28, 2025
- New therapy for patients with depression offered at UI - The Daily Iowan — Oct 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More mental health clinics in Iowa City
Meadowlark Psychiatric Services is a private mental health care provider based in North Liberty, Iowa, with 4 offices in the United States. It offers a full range of tailored mental health services and employs about 10 staff, including specialists in medical and related roles. Contact options include general mailbox at generalmailbox@meadowlarkpsych.com and phone numbers (319) 626-3084 or (319) 626-3300. If you’re seeking services in Iowa City, note the North Liberty address (HQ) at 320 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317.
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