About
Dr. James Poock earned his MD from the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in 1999. He completed his residency in the Northeast Iowa Family Medicine Residency Program and went on to serve as an emergency room physician at MercyOne Waterloo from 2000 to 2020. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, earned in 2002, and carries the FAAFP designation.
Dr. Poock spent 13 years teaching physicians at the Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program and serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He received the Faculty Teacher of the Year Award in both 2009 and 2011. From 2011 to 2019, he chaired the Department of Family Medicine at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo and served on its Medical Executive and Credentials Committees. He is passionate about clinical research, endoscopy, and cardiovascular disease. He has led research studies on Alzheimer's disease and Long COVID as Principal Investigator for the NEIMEF Clinical Research Department.
Education & Training
Medical School
Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa – MD, 1999
Residency
Northeast Iowa Family Medicine Residency Program – 1999-2000
Additional Training
Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; 13 years educating doctors at the Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Poock right for?
Dr. Poock is a strong fit for adults managing cardiovascular disease or complex chronic conditions. Patients with acute illnesses who need prompt, experienced care benefit from his two decades of clinical practice. He also suits patients interested in participating in clinical research studies, including ongoing work on Alzheimer's disease and Long COVID. His broad hospital medicine background makes him well-suited for patients navigating multiple health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Poock focuses on cardiovascular disease, acute illnesses, and chronic disease management. He also leads clinical research studies, including active projects on Alzheimer's disease and Long COVID. His background spans family medicine and emergency medicine, giving him a broad clinical range.
Yes. Dr. Poock holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, which he earned in 2002. He also carries the FAAFP designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Poock earned his MD from the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in 1999. He then completed his residency through the Northeast Iowa Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yes. Dr. Poock spent 13 years educating physicians at the Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program. He also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He received the Faculty Teacher of the Year Award in 2009 and again in 2011.
Dr. Poock served as Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo from 2011 to 2019. He also sat on the Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee there during the same period. He practiced as an emergency room physician at MercyOne Waterloo from 2000 to 2020.
Yes. Dr. Poock leads research through Cedar Valley Clinical Research. He has served as Principal Investigator for the NEIMEF Clinical Research Department and has discussed active studies on Alzheimer's disease and Long COVID on News Talk 1540 KXEL.
Dr. Poock holds active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026