
Overview
Cole Strain, ARNP, specializes in pulmonary and critical care at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.“I love getting to meet new people and learn about their cultures,” said Cole. “I also love developing a personalized care plan for each patient and seeing them improve every day.”Cole continues, “I worked at MercyOne as a travel nurse in August 2022 and fell in love with the culture of the institution. I learned that MercyOne truly cares about the community and their colleagues. I am happy to be adding my passion for patient care to the MercyOne team and culture.”Cole grew up in a small town in west Texas, where he graduated from high school with just 11 people. He received his bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees from Angelo State University. He has worked as an intensive care nurse for most of his career, as well as caring for patients in the emergency department, progressive care unit and pediatrics intensive care unit. “I am incredibly excited and humbled to be part of the pulmonary critical care team at MercyOne,” Cole said.
Dr. Strain is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
411 Laurel St., Suite A120, Des Moines, IA 50314
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Neil Horning, MD, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Horning is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care
Maxwell Cosmic, MD, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care. Dr. Cosmic is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cosmic is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Bryon Johnson, DO, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
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