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Urgent Injury
Wait Times

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Ankeny

Closed, Opening 7:00 a.m.

Urbandale

Closed, Opening 7:30 a.m.

West Des Moines

Closed, Opening 10:00 a.m.

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Emily Peterson, PA-C

Physician Assistant to Urgent Injury Clinics

West Des Moines: 6001 Westown Parkway | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Biography

Emily is from Iowa City, Iowa and received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa. She continued her education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL, where she completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.

Emily is passionate about creating personal connections with her patients. She believes it is important to listen to and work with patients to help them find a solution that works for them. Emily enjoys watching her patients get one step closer to healing!

Outside of work, you can find Emily running, playing the violin in her church orchestra, or chasing her three kids around the backyard.

Credentials

Education

2008: Master in Physician Assistant Studies; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2004: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science; University of Iowa