Eckstat was named physician leader of primary care for Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He will provide leadership for family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry and weight loss. He will work in collaboration with an administrative leader to […]
Stephen R. Eckstat, D.O.’72 Read More
Dornbier was named surgery physician leader at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He will share leadership of the surgery division with an administrative leader, working together to ensure coordination and quality of patient care. The surgery division includes general
Dennis P. Dornbier, D.O.’86 Read More
I have been section chief of anesthesiology at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, IA, for the past four years. Prior to that I was an obstetrician/gynecologist in private practice in Des Moines as well as an associate professor of ob/gyn at Des Moines University. Meeting new patients prior to surgery and working with them as a team to go through […]
Alumni spotlight: Kevin R. Emge, D.O.’86, FACOOG Read More
As I reflect on the past year, my first year as president of Des Moines University, I have come to appreciate the strong relationships the University has developed over the years with our alumni. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of
President Franklin reflects on past year Read More
Hagen and Tyler Russell have announced their engagement and plans to marry on May 5, 2012, in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Both are certified personal trainers for Aspen Athletic Clubs and reside in Des Moines.
Kristina K. Hagen, M.P.H.’10 Read More
Goecker was named chief of podiatric foot and ankle surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL. In addition for caring for patients in the West Coast Podiatry Center offices and performing surgeries at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Goecker lectures extensively
Robert M. Goecker, D.P.M.’96 Read More
Smyth (maiden name Kern) and Conor Smyth were married on October 15, 2011, in Red Wing, MN. She is a resident at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and he is a certified financial planner at Edward Jones Investments
Carrie L. Smyth, D.O.’10 Read More
Williamson (maiden name Stofferahn) and John Williamson were married on October 8, 2011, in Creston, IA. She works for Iowa Health in Des Moines.
Jaimie S. Williamson, M.H.A.’11 Read More
Dylewski and King have announced their engagement and plans to marry in the fall of 2013. He is an internal medicine resident at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA, and she is an internal medicine resident at the Philadelphia
James F. Dylewski, D.O.’11, and Jessica D. King, D.O.’11 Read More
Strange joined the pediatric hospital team at Santa Rosa Memorial in Santa Rosa, CA, in February 2012. She completed a general pediatric residency at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, OH.
Melissa S. Strange, D.O.’08 Read More