Stead Family Department of Pediatrics

Pediatrics • Iowa City, IA

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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.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

451 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, US

Phone

1-319-356-7250

Email

peds-res@uiowa.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://pediatrics.medicine.uiowa.edu/

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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) (varies by provider (e.g., 388 to 481 ratings))
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-Citizen

Synthesized 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. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.