Ackley man travels to St. Luke’s for cancer treatment

When Corky Feuerbach was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year the 60-year-old researched his options.

“I have several friends who have had pro...

Locally owned CarePro plans to offer patients added convenience.

CEDAR RAPIDS—January 12, 2012—With construction underway and the building nearly enclosed, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is excited to announce that CarePro Health Services plans to be a part of the 221,000 square foot patient-centered Medical Pavilion. 

The current concept for the new store includes pharmacy and medical equipment ser...

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, welcomes the addition of Dr. Ritu Munjal, specializing in osteoporosis and bone health, to its team of providers.

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa–Osteoporosis is a subspecialty clinic that evaluates patients with suspected or known osteoporosis, osteopenia and other metabolic conditions that are characterized by low bone mass or thinning of bone tissue. We offer DEXA Bone Composition and...

Cedar Rapids—With a gift of $1 million to the Community Cancer Center of Iowa, Helen G. Nassif is once again making an investment in the future of healthcare in Cedar Rapids. Ms. Nassif’s gift will name the Community Cancer Center of Iowa and be located in the new Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Medical Pavilion located in the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, which is scheduled to open in early 2013.

“All too often, cancer patients must ...

CEDAR RAPIDS—October 19, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) will announce today that it will donate $400,000 in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) funding for its Medical Pavilion to the Community Health Free Clinic and the His Hands free medical clinic.  Mike Sundall, CEO of PCI, will present checks to each clinic’s Board of Directors on October 19, 2011 at 5:30 pm at 600 7th Street SE, Cedar Rapids. 

“Many of our physicia...

October 19 – MEDIA ADVISORY

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Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) will present a total of $400,000 in donations to the Community Free Health Clinic and the His Hands free medical clinic on October 19, 2011.  The donations are made possible through PCI’s use of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) funding, received to assist in financing the Medical Pavilion.

The NMTC Program provides tax incentives to induce private s...

CEDAR RAPIDS—October 12, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, welcomes the addition of Dr. Kyle D. Switzer, orthopaedic surgeon, to its team of providers.

Dr. Switzer is a fellowship-trained physician with experience in medical and surgical treatments for injuries involving bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.  Minimally invasive procedures for ACL reconstruction, cartilage injurie...

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology in partnership with Envisions Medical Spa will be offering complementary mini-facials to PCI cancer patients on Monday, October 10. 

The Harmony Facial is a soothing and revitalizing facial designed to gently awaken the senses while encouraging a restorative balance of harmony to the skin.  This treatment captures the essence of refreshing and therapeutic bionutrients and brings forth vibrant energy and ...

Faster recovery, less pain, smaller scar.

Donna Martensen learned she had a heart murmur five years ago during an annual exam. Since then she has been under the care of a cardiologist who noted her condition was worsening.

“My cardiologist recently referred me to Dr. Barnett,” said Martensen. “He recommended I have surgery to correct the problem. My brother-in-laws both had heart surgery years ago and just from their experi...

CEDAR RAPIDS—September 26, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) has awarded bids to a host of local subcontractors for work on the 221,000 square foot patient-centered Medical Pavilion expected to be complete in January 2013.

To-date PCI has awarded contracts to:

• Acme Electric Company, Cedar Rapids, IA (Electrical)
• Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (Grading)
• DC Taylor Co., Cedar Rapids, IA (Roofing)<...
  

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More than 1 million Americans are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). If that aneurysm bursts, only 10-25% of people will survive. A simple ultrasound screening for people at-risk could help save lives.

That’s why the Find the AAAnswers* public education campaign is raising awareness for AAA by offering FREE ultrasound screenings to at-risk individuals that are 60 years or older.
 
Screening for AAA is q...

Each flu season, the flu vaccine enables patients’ immune systems to recognize and eliminate a new strain of influenza. Patients require only one shot because the active vaccine teaches the immune system how to fight the virus.

With the advent of PROVENGE and its use at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, the same concept of active vaccine therapy is finding a place in prostate cancer treatment.

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CEDAR RAPIDS—September 8, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multi-specialty medical group, welcomes the addition of Cheryl K. Koester, MA, CCC-A as Audiologist at PCI—Ear, Nose & Throat/Head & Neck Surgery.

Koester holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Elementary Education as well as a Master of Arts in ...

CEDAR RAPIDS—August 26, 2011—The Board of Directors of Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa is proud to announce that eight PCI team members have been honored with the organization’s STAR awards. The STAR Awards are designed to recognize the consistent demonstration of positive Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect to patients, staff and physicians.

“Each one of the PCI team members has the opportunity to be honored for their contributions...

Dr. Timothy Loth of Physicians' Clinic of Iowa will be presenting three upcoming lectures. 

1.  The Jammed Finger:  The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

When:  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where:  St. Luke’s Hospital, Room 163
Further Information:  This will be presented for the Iowa Regional Radiology meeting by...

CEDAR RAPIDS—August 10, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, has announced the addition of two board-certified nurse practitioners to its team of care providers.  Sara M. Hubbell joins PCI as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) in the Department of Surgical Specialists and Jill N. Miller as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) in the Department of Neurology.

Hubbell will work alongside Jef...

CEDAR RAPIDS—August 2, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) announces another tenant for the 221,000 square foot patient-centered Medical Pavilion.  St. Luke’s Breast & Bone Health will lease a total of 3,200 square feet on the building’s second floor.

St. Luke’s Breast & Bone Health’s team includes radiologic technologists, sonographers, nurses, breast care coordinators, and dedicated leadership, complemented by a team of...

CEDAR RAPIDS— August 1, 2011— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, announced that Jeremy Thorsgaard has recently joined the organization in the position of Information Technology (IT) Director. 

In this position, Thorsgaard is responsible for providing overall strategic IS/IT guidance and analytical support across the PCI organization. This includes reviewing existing technologies, benchmarking, implementing secur...

The concept of the ‘medical mall’ begins to take shape as first tenants are announced.

CEDAR RAPIDS—June 18, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) announces two local tenants for the 221,000 square foot patient-centered Medical Pavilion.  Cardiologists, LC and Clark & Associates—Prosthetics and Orthotics will lease 27,460 square feet and 2,580 square feet respectively.

“The...

CEDAR RAPIDS—July 13, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multi-specialty medical group, welcomes the addition of Amy Weininger, MSEd as Audiology Technician to its Ear, Nose & Throat / Head & Neck Surgery team.

Weininger has earned a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education as well as a Master of Science in Education.  She is a licensed teacher by the State of Iowa Board of Education and has experience assisting hearing...

CEDAR RAPIDS—July 7, 2011— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multi-specialty medical group, welcomes the addition of Dr. Hosne A. Begum, oncologist, to its team of providers at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology.

Dr. Begum is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine and has worked in private practice hematology and oncology since 2002.  Dr. Begum is experienced in diagnosing, tr...

CEDAR RAPIDS—June 24, 201— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, announced that Heidi Kirsch, RN has recently joined the organization in the newly created position of Quality & Performance Improvement Officer.  In addition, two members of the administrative team have been promoted to senior management. 

As Quality & Performance Improvement Officer, Kirsch will oversee ...

CEDAR RAPIDS—June 23, 2011— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, proudly congratulates Mir Wasif Ali, MD and Ryan D. Dempewolf, MD on passing their board examinations. 

Dr. Ali, with Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa – Surgical Specialists, recently received board certification in cardiothoracic surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.  Board certification in a medical specia...

We are excited to be making a $48.5-million, patient-centered investment to deliver quality, accessible specialty care for eastern Iowa. We're building better specialty care around our patients by bringing all coordinated services together under one roof and creating an environment for collaboration that delivers better care and faster service. 

Men living with advanced prostate cancer now have an innovative treatment option new to Iowa and only at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology.

June 3, 2011—CEDAR RAPIDS—A Cedar Rapids patient of Rasa Buntinas, MD of Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology recently became the first recipient of a groundbreaking cancer treatment.  The practice is among the first sites i...

JUNE 1, 2011 – CEDAR RAPIDS, IA –Nearly 200 local physicians and St. Luke’s Hospital have announced a collaborative effort to consolidate their outpatient cancer services into a new Cedar Rapids Community Cancer Center. Designed to enhance clinical care and support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, the Community Cancer Center will create a patient-centered, physician-led cancer center where a team-oriented approach will be used to solve the problems relat...

Timothy Loth, MD will instruct fellow surgeons on reconstruction wounds suffered by troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

CEDAR RAPIDS— May 24, 2011— Dr. Timothy Loth, senior hand surgeon at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, has been invited by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine to serve as consultant to the Complex Wound and Limb Salvage Center at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. May 26-...

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and city leaders celebrate investment in downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa–May 19, 2011–Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa broke ground May 19 for the new Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Medical Pavilion, the first of its kind in Iowa.  The ceremony was conducted at the future site of the facility, 202 10th St. SE.

Speakers included Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett, Ri...

CEDAR RAPIDS—May 16, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) would like to share the following facts regarding the departure of Dr. Chirantan Ghosh.

It is correct that, effective June 30, 2011, Dr. Ghosh is terminated from PCI ‘without cause’ as per the language in the Employment Agreement.  Dr. Ghosh has not been terminated from the practice of medicine, simply from practicing medicine as a partner within PCI.

The circumstances sur...

Dr. Timothy Loth of Physicians' Clinic of Iowa will be presenting an upcoming lecture on “Pitfalls in Hand Injuries” at St. Luke’s Schwartz Center. 

When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 12pm noon

Where:  St. Luke’s Hospital, Schwartz Center

Lecturers: 

• Timothy S. Loth, M.D., Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

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Community’s first private, for-profit investment since the flood of 2008 will put patients at the center of specialty care.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (April 19, 2011) – Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Medical Pavilion is the name selected for the $47-million investment in patient-centered specialty medicine by one of Iowa’s largest, private, multispecialty medical groups. The name announcement comes as Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa prepa...

CEDAR RAPIDS—April 15, 2010—Iowa Blood & Cancer Care of PCI has announced a name change as of April 2011.  The practice, which joined Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa in 2009, will now be known as Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology.  Unchanged, are the physicians, staff and quality care that the group has provided since founded in 2002.

Located at 855 A Avenue in Cedar Rapids, the practice has a diverse array of expertise ...

CEDAR RAPIDS—April 5, 2011— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, welcomes the addition of Dr. Ryan D. McBride, Podiatrist, to its team of foot and ankle providers.

Dr. McBride is experienced in podiatric medical and surgical treatments and managing and healing chronic wounds related to the feet.  Forefoot reconstruction for bunions and hammer toes as well as diabetic foot care, ingrown nails, disorders of the skin...

A total of five doctors with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa have received the Doctor’s Day award from the Linn County Medical Society in celebration of National Doctor’s Day on March 30, 2011.

• Dr. Mir Wasif Ali, Surgical Specialists
• Dr. Chirantan Ghosh, Hematology & Oncology
• Dr. Timothy Loth, Orthopaedics
• Dr. Jonathan Rippentrop, Urology
• Dr. Steven Wahle, Urology

The awards honor nominated phys...

CEDAR RAPIDS—March 17, 2011—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa-Orthopaedics team members Cassandra Lange, MD and Heidi Sandersfeld, PA-C have each received Physician Recognition Awards in the categories of Patient Advocate and PA/ARNP respectively.

The awards were developed in 2003 by Mercy Medical Center’s Clinical Ladder Committee as a way for the nursing staff to recognize outstanding physician role models and colleagues.  Nominations for the awards are requested from all s...

CEDAR RAPIDS—February 16, 2011—Iowa Blood & Cancer Care of Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa has become the first oncology practice in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor, and the third in the State of Iowa, to be recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).  The QOPI® Certification Program is a new initiative to certify oncology practices that meet rigorous...

A Palo patient of Dr. James Renz, a surgeon with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, believes in guardian angels.

"You happened to be one of those angels for my dad when he needed surgery for his cancer," she wrote. "My family will forever be grateful for the time you spent with us on a daily basis until his passing."

The patient, who recently honored Dr. Renz with a Guardian Angel award, is also grateful for the care Dr. Renz provided for her son.

CEDAR RAPIDS—January 31, 2011— Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI), a multidisciplinary medical specialty group, has announced the addition of Megan M. Raddatz as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) in the Department of Neurology.  

Raddatz joins PCI’s team of six neurologists whom she will work with collaboratively to provide quality care for patients suffering from stroke, headache disorders, memory and dementia disorders, neuromusc...

CEDAR RAPIDS—January 11, 2011—Marci Hays-Larson, of Iowa Blood and Cancer Care of PCI, has been appointed as an official trainer for the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, an in-depth program that provides registered nurses with the information they need to safely administer chemotherapy. 

Hays-Larson, a certified oncology nurse, is one of approximately 1,000 trainers throughout the United States, as well as internationall...

CEDAR RAPIDS—December 14, 2010—Cedar Rapids physician, Dr. David M. Lawrence, has announced he will be specializing exclusively in peripheral vascular and endovascular surgery as of January 2011 making him the only vascular surgeon of this kind serving the Cedar Rapids area.

CEDAR RAPIDS—December 8, 2010—Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa will host a free men’s health seminar at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Marriot Hotel - Cedar Rapids. 

Dr. Steven Mindrup of Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) Department of Urology will speak to attendees about the latest advanced treatment options for two conditions that affect many men: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (also known as...

Falon Scheer, of PCI ENT Head & Neck Surgery, Kim Rieff of PCI Medical Records, Tammy Johnson of PCI IT, Vanessa Palmer and Kandi Smith of PCI Surgical Specialist have been selected for a nationally recognized training opportunity. 

Leslie Schwarting of the Cedar Rapids Physician-Hospital Organization (CRPHO) was contacted by Mike McLaughlin, PHD who is the Dean of Health Occupations and Medical Simulation at Kirkwood College regarding&nbs...

PCI ENT is excited to expand their services to outside communities. 

• Dr. Scott Huebsch has added another clinic day at Manchester Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa.  He is NOW available, as of November 1st, for both the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month! An Audiologist from PCI ENT-Audiology will accompany him on the 1st Wednesday.  For an appointment please contact (563) 927-7301.     

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PCI received an affirmative vote of 6-3 by the Cedar Rapids City Council approving the Vacation Request and the Development Agreement at the October 26, 2010 Council Meeting.

It is the intent of the Physicians and staff of PCI to have all Cedar Rapidians proud of the Medical Mall, the Medical District and the City Council's decision.

Next Steps include but not limited to:

• Reinstitution of internal design process with BBL Architects.
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September 13, 2010 (Cedar Rapids, IA.) – Press Ganey Associates, Inc. today announced it has partnered with the Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) to measure and improve patient satisfaction. PCI is a multi-specialty group of medical and surgical speciali...

Mike Sundall

As the Chief Executive Officer of Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, I want to share the facts on our proposed Medical Mall and our vision for the project.

PCI plans to build an approximately 200,000 square-foot facility that is on the leading edge of healthcare. The Medical Mall con...

The physicians and staff of Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C. are pleased to announce that Ryan D. Dempewolf, M.D. is joining the ENT Head & Neck Surgery Department located at 901 8th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 effective July 12, 2010.

Dr. Dempewolf is a Carver College of Medicine graduate.  His undergraduate degree in Biological Research was co...

A HUGE "Thank You!" comes from the Committee: Teri, Joni, Amy, Mary, Micki, and Cathy who were creative in the ways they involved staff in order to raise money.  They raised $3030 and with PCI matching the funds $6060.00 went to the RELAY FOR LIFE activity.