JAMES POOCK

Dr. James Joseph Poock, MD, is a family medicine physician with more than 27 years of clinical experience. He earned his MD from the University of Iowa, R.J. & L. Carver College of Medicine in 1999 and has been practicing in Waterloo, IA ever since, affiliating with hospitals such as MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Allen Hospital, Grundy County Memorial Hospital, and Waverly Health Center. Dr. Poock’s practice emphasizes comprehensive, patient‑centered care for individuals and families across all ages.

At Cedar Valley Primary Access, Dr. Poock embraces the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, offering members unlimited same‑day visits, 24/7 access via phone, email, and text, and an in‑office pharmacy. By removing insurance barriers and limiting administrative overhead, he provides affordable, high‑quality care without waiting rooms, allowing him to spend more time listening to patients and addressing their health concerns promptly.