Dewey, Maria P NP

McKenzie Nuss, DNP, joined The Iowa Clinic's Pulmonary department after four years of dedicated service as a nurse within the same specialty. Her extensive experience in hospital settings fueled her desire to work in an environment where she could build lasting relationships with her patients. The Clinic’s collaborative care model, coupled with her personal connection—her grandfather was a former provider—made The Iowa Clinic a perfect fit for McKenzie. She finds great fulfillment in educating her patients about their diagnoses, empowering them with the knowledge they need to take control of their health.

Eric Scott is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who has worked at The Iowa Clinic since 2008. He specializes in the treatment of carotid, aortic, and peripheral arterial disease as well as common venous disorders. He is actively involved in numerous clinical trials of new endovascular therapies, has published 15 articles, and given more than 100 presentations on the treatment of vascular disease around the world. At The Iowa Clinic, he serves as Medical Director of Non-Invasive Vascular Testing and the Outpatient Endovascular Center, and at Unity Point Des Moines, chairs the Endovascular Care Committee.

Kelsey Christensen, DNP joined The Iowa Clinic to be a part of a group of healthcare providers that are invested in the health of the community it serves by offering comprehensive medical care through the many stages of life. She started providing care to patients as a staffing nurse in 2011 and received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2015. Previously, she was a Nurse Practitioner at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge providing primary and palliative care services. Kelsey enjoys helping patients and providing care to positively impact their day to day activities as well as giving them the knowledge they need to make decisions regarding their health needs.