Stead Family Department of Pediatrics | Carver College of ...
Pediatrics • Iowa City, IA
About
Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is part of the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, located in Iowa City, IA. The college focuses on medical education, research, and patient care, and is headquartered in Iowa City with multiple offices. It employs about 614 staff and engages in opportunities and events (e.g., career fairs) to encourage physicians to practice in Iowa. The Carver College of Medicine is active with a presence in the U.S. and internationally, and it provides clinical and research leadership across pediatric specialties through departments such as pediatrics. For direct information about Stead Family Department of Pediatrics specifically, you may visit the Carver College of Medicine homepage or contact the office directly at 319-335-6707.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
451 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, US
Phone
1-319-356-7250
peds-res@uiowa.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.6 out of 5 stars (594 reviews)
- UI Health Care official patient satisfaction surveys (Press Ganey): approximately 4.8 out of 5 stars (varies by individual provider)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 out of 5
Patients praise
- highly skilled, compassionate, and attentive medical and nursing staff
- effective team-based approach to complex pediatric care
- supportive child life specialists who help reduce patient anxiety during procedures
- excellent hospital facilities and family-friendly amenities
- clear explanations of medical conditions and surgical procedures by healthcare teams
Common complaints
- concerns regarding staff turnover and changes in care quality following university acquisition of satellite clinics
- reports of administrative issues such as appointment cancellations and clinic access restrictions
- instances of perceived bias or unprofessional conduct by medical providers leading to traumatic experiences for families
- allegations of inadequate communication during sensitive interactions involving mandatory reporting procedures
"You never want your child to be hospitalized, but if it has to happen-this hospital is the best there is. The staff are kind, precise, nurturing & amazing at their jobs."
— Birdeye review"ever since the University took over this office the quality of the experience has gone way down... staff turnover seems high, and no attempt is made to follow up on concerns."
— LocalityBiz review"My family has suffered an emotionally traumatic experience... My son’s routine eczema exam morphed into a terrifying experience due to racial bias or ignorance."
— Guest editorial in the Iowa City Press-CitizenSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Three Stead Family Department of Pediatrics professors elected to American Pediatric Society | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Nov 10, 2025
- UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital ranked No. 1 in Iowa in 2025-26 ‘US News & World Report’ rankings | Stead Family Children's Hospital — Oct 7, 2025
- Breakthrough pediatric kidney therapy emerges from UI research | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Dec 3, 2025
- Dr. Sun named 2025 Stead Family Scholar | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Oct 21, 2025
- Iowa named an LGMD Center of Excellence | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — May 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Stead Family Children’s Hospital offers pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, including general family medicine services. The Pediatric Associates of Iowa City and Coralville, LLP operate within the hospital system. Key details: - Location: Iowa City and Coralville, IA (3 offices total) - Addresses: 605 E Jefferson St, Iowa City; 2593 Holiday Rd, Coralville; and additional Iowa City location - Founded: 1997 - Contact: childrenshospital@uiowa.edu; phone 888-573-5437 - Services: Pediatrics and related pediatric care (infants to adolescents); part of University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital - Organization: Branch of University of Iowa Health Care; healthcare and pediatric specialty focus If you’re seeking a specific pediatric specialty or physician within Stead Family Children’s Hospital, I can pull out more precise details or contact information.
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