Business Details
Your Trusted Occupational Health Partner in Ankeny, IA
Medix Occupational Health Services has been dedicated to delivering high-quality occupational health services for over five decades. Our focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness ensures employees receive timely, professional care without long waits, enhancing productivity for employers. We specialize in complex specialty examinations, allowing us to maintain a singular focus on pre-placement exams, DOT testing, and OSHA compliance programs. Our team of experienced providers and staff prioritizes clear communication, customized service solutions, and reliable scheduling to meet each client's unique needs.With locations in Ankeny and Cedar Rapids, we serve businesses across Iowa and beyond. Our commitment to dignity and respect in every patient interaction underscores our mission to be a trusted partner in occupational health. By avoiding injury care, we maintain unparalleled expertise in regulatory compliance and employer-focused medical evaluations.
Services
DOT Examination
Pre-Placement Exams
OSHA Compliance Exams
Firefighter Surveillance
Law Enforcement Surveillance
Return-to-Work Evaluations
Independent Medical Evaluation
File Review Services
Attorney Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in occupational medicine
- Our providers specialize in complex specialty examinations
- We guarantee timely scheduling with minimal wait times
- Our services include customized OSHA compliance programs
- We maintain dedicated focus on employer-specific medical evaluations
What people say
Great professional service
No wait time
Awesome staff
Best doctor visits
Professional treatment
Services
Department of Transportation Examination
Medix Occupational Health Services conducts DOT physicals to ensure commercial drivers meet federal safety requirements. Our certified examiners perform comprehensive assessments including vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, and substance abuse screening. These exams help transportation companies maintain compliance while protecting driver wellness.
Medical Surveillance Services
We provide OSHA-compliant surveillance exams for high-risk occupations like firefighting and law enforcement. Our evaluations assess job-specific physical capabilities and monitor occupational exposure risks. Regular screenings help maintain workforce readiness and identify potential health concerns early.
Independent Medical Evaluation
Our physicians perform objective IMEs for workers' compensation cases and employment disputes. The process includes detailed file review, physical examination, and comprehensive reporting. These evaluations provide impartial medical opinions to support claims resolution and legal proceedings.
OSHA Regulatory Exams
Medix Occupational Health Services offers tailored OSHA compliance programs including hazard-specific medical monitoring. Our services cover respiratory protection exams, chemical exposure assessments, and hearing conservation programs. We help employers meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding employee health.
Return-to-Work Evaluations
These evaluations determine an employee's readiness to resume work after injury or medical leave. Our physicians assess physical capabilities against job requirements to ensure safe reintegration. The process helps reduce re-injury risks while maintaining workplace productivity.
People
Dr. John D. Kuhnlein
Physician
Board-certified occupational medicine specialist with extensive experience in DOT examinations and workplace health assessments. Dr. Kuhnlein leads clinical operations at Medix Occupational Health Services, ensuring high-quality evaluations for employers across Iowa.
Dr. Mark C. Taylor
Physician
Occupational health expert specializing in workers' compensation evaluations and OSHA compliance programs. Dr. Taylor provides expert medical opinions for complex cases and consults with employers on workplace safety initiatives.
Questions
What occupational health services does Medix Occupational Health Services offer?
We provide DOT exams, medical surveillance, IMEs, OSHA compliance testing, and return-to-work evaluations for Iowa employers.
Do you accept walk-in patients?
Yes, we accept walk-in drug screens during specified hours but require appointments for most medical evaluations.
How quickly can I schedule an exam?
We offer timely scheduling with most appointments available within 24-48 hours of request.
Are your physicians board-certified?
Yes, our medical team includes board-certified occupational medicine specialists with decades of combined experience.
Do you serve businesses outside Iowa?
While based in Iowa, we work with employers across the Midwest and nationally through coordinated scheduling.
Reviews (3)
John Rose
Sep 02, 2021
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Very unprofessional office. The staff treats you like trash and than lies about it when facing the fire.
Roberta Bassett
Jan 20, 2019
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Dr. Sassman is awesome! The nicest Dr. I've ever seen! Explained more to me than my surgeon did.wished she had a private practice.
Andrew Vecchio
Nov 27, 2016
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Virtually no wait time, great professional service, and will answer any question you have. Awesome staff.
