East Side Clinic — Affordable Care in Des Moines (Medicaid Accepted)
PHC’s East Side Clinic in Des Moines (50317) provides high-quality, affordable care for adults and women’s health. Medicaid accepted (we also accept Medicare and most private insurance), and a sliding fee scale is available for patients without coverage.
Location, Hours & Directions
📍 Address: 3509 E. 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
📞 Phone: (515) 248-1600
🕒 Clinic Hours
- Mon–Thur: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
🕒 Internal Medicine Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🅿️ Parking & Entrance
Free onsite parking. Use the main entrance off E. 29th Street. Accessible parking is available near the front doors.
🧭 Directions
Tap the address above to open Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
🚌 Transit
Public transit service available via DART. Check current routes and schedules on DART’s website.
Services at This Location
🩺 Medical Care
Primary care for all ages—including checkups, chronic condition management, and sick visits.
🩺 Internal Medicine
Comprehensive adult primary care—chronic condition management (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease), preventive screenings, medication management, and care coordination.
🧠 Behavioral Health
Therapy and care coordination to support your mental and emotional well‑being.
🧒 Pediatric Care
Checkups, vaccinations, and school physicals to help kids grow up healthy.
🙋♀️ OB/GYN
Comprehensive women’s health and prenatal care—annual exams, Pap tests, contraception and family planning, pregnancy care, and menopause support. Referral coordination for high-risk needs.
💉 MAT (Medication‑Assisted Treatment)
Compassionate support for opioid use disorder with medication plus counseling.
Primary Health Care (PHC) will not turn a patient away, regardless of ability to pay. PHC accepts most insurance plans. We have dedicated staff that will assist patients with the enrollment process. If you would like help enrolling in Medicaid or other insurance, please ask to speak to a health benefits specialist.
If you do not have insurance, please ask the clinic office specialist at your clinic about payment options based on the Sliding Fee Discount Schedule. To learn more, please visit our For Patients & Visitors page.
Meet Our Providers
Internal Medicine Residency Program
In 2013, PHC partnered with Mercy’s Internal Medicine Residency program through the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program. This partnership provides a rich educational experience working with a diverse patient population. Residents see patients at the PHC East Side Clinic, located at 3509 E. 29th St. in Des Moines.
Highlights of our program include:
- Receive specialized training in outpatient medicine, preventive care, and patient-centered communication.
- Benefit from mentorship and guidance from experienced primary care clinicians.
- Participate in community outreach and health promotion initiatives.
- Develop expertise in chronic disease management and continuity of care.
- Be prepared to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care in primary care settings.
If you are medical student interested in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, learn more here: