UCS Healthcare
Dr. Frank Filippelli, DO PhD, currently serves as the Medical Director at UCS Healthcare, a role held since November 2010, where primary care and substance use disorder treatments are provided. Previously, Dr. Filippelli worked as a Physician at Newton Correctional Facility from July 2003 to January 2022, managing the medical care for 1,300 inmates. Additionally, Dr. Filippelli was the Medical Director at Prelude Behavioral Services from June 2011 to June 2018, focusing on inpatient substance abuse treatment. Dr. Filippelli also held an academic position as an Assistant Professor at Drake University from January 1987 to May 1995, teaching Medicinal Chemistry at the College of Pharmacy. Dr. Filippelli's extensive education includes residencies in Family Medicine at the University of Iowa and CR MEF, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University, and advanced degrees in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Iowa.
UCS Healthcare
UCS Healthcare offers one of the broadest arrays of behavioral and primary health care services in central Iowa. We believe each patient's treatment should be both individualized and holistic. That is accomplished by offering a continuum of care that ranges from well baby care to geriatric medicine and a broad range of mental health care services, psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment including medication assisted treatment. The team members at UCS Healthcare find great personal reward in using their skills and life experiences to partner with patients to achieve optimum health. UCS Healthcare is based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with locations in Ankeny and Knoxville. We also partner with certified treatment providers to provide medication assisted treatment through medication units embedded in these locations: Ames, Atlantic, Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Decorah, Ft. Dodge, Oceola, Ottumwa and Waterloo. UCS is organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Any donations made to UCS may be tax deductible. We accept most medical insurance plans, private pay, Medicare and Medicaid for specific services. We also work with clients on a sliding scale fee system. If you need treatment, we will find a way to work with you regardless of your financial status.