University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

With a history dating back to 1873, the 711-bed University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) is recognized as one of the nation's better hospitals and one of the few comprehensive academic treatment centres and regional referral centres in the Iowa region. University Hospitals and Clinics as a Better Employer in the Healthcare Industry category, ranking 12th overall across all industries.

The hospital is committed to providing patient-centered care that is accessible to all, with a 24/7 focus on innovative care, quality services and exceptional prognosis. According to 2014 statistics, the hospital has 1,617 physicians, residents and researchers, and 6,730 other staff members, including 1,904 professional nurses.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the University of Iowa Physicians have joined forces to form University of Iowa Health Care, working together to provide quality patient care, conduct biological research and train the next generation of health professionals.

Disease Treatment Ophthalmology Center
The ophthalmology department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is ranked seventh in the U.S. News and World Report's "2018-19 America's Better Hospitals - Ophthalmology".

The hospital's compassionate staff and skilled specialists provide comprehensive vision and eye care, ranging from routine vision screenings and eye care to the diagnosis and treatment of complex and rare eye diseases.

An on-site service is also available to facilitate the ordering of contact lenses and prescriptions such as laser vision correction and refractive surgery spectacle protection and pharmaceuticals.

Medical programmes include: general eye care: adult eye care, children's eye care, optical/eye glasses, contact lenses; specialist care: corneal and peripheral eye diseases, ocular pathology, glaucoma, hereditary eye diseases, laser vision correction and refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, orbital and reconstructive surgery, retina and vitreous, strabismus, uveitis, vision rehabilitation, ocular tumours, etc.

Treatment of Diseases Ear, Nose and Throat Centre
The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is ranked third in "2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Otolaryngology" by U.S. News and World Report.

Members of the ENT team diagnose and treat diseases and disorders related to the ear, nose and throat with advanced surgical methods and facilities. Clinical specialists in speech and swallowing, audiology, balance disorders and tinnitus work in collaboration with other specialists to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.

Treatments and services include: general otolaryngology, paediatric otolaryngology, auditory neuroma, balance disorders, cleft palate in children, cochlear implants, hearing diagnostics, head and neck tumours, hearing aids, nasal and sinus disorders, otology and neuro-otology, plastic surgery and facial aesthetic services, skull base surgery, speech and swallowing, and tinnitus.