Summary

Dr. Joellen Heims is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been caring for patients and families for 37 years. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Broadlawns Medical Center. Her extensive experience allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Dr. Heims speaks English and brings nearly four decades of medical expertise to her practice.

Dr. Heims practices at MercyOne Family Medicine Carlisle and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, with her primary affiliation at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes in Iowa. She specializes in treating obesity and weight management issues in both children and adults, helping families develop healthy lifestyle strategies. Her expertise also includes addressing mood disorders in young patients, providing compassionate mental health support when children need it most. Patients consistently rate Dr. Heims highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 37 years of experience
  • 64 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Broadlawns Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joellen Marie Heims has 2 locations

Mercyone Family Medicine Carlisle

2755 Gateway DrCarlisle, IA 50047
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joellen Marie Heims

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • APWU
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joellen Marie Heims has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joellen Marie Heims has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Joellen Marie Heims holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Broadlawns Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Heims' NPI number is 1609883149.

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Dr. Joellen Marie Heims's office is located at 2755 Gateway Dr, Carlisle, IA, 50047.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joellen Marie Heims affiliated with?
Dr. Joellen Marie Heims is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.
What languages does Dr. Joellen Marie Heims speak?
Dr. Joellen Marie Heims speaks English.

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