Employee Health Center Providers

The Mercy Employee Health Center is staffed with experienced providers; 24/7 on-call coverage is also available.

Robin Barnett, DO

Dr. Barnett received her doctorate of osteopathy from Des Moines University and completed both her internship and residency at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines in affiliation with the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She also received an MBA from the University of Iowa. Dr. Barnett is board certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is currently the President of the Iowa Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Barnett’s medical interests include preventive medicine and wellness, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, diet and lifestyle education and the entire scope of family practice, from adult to pediatric health. Dr. Barnett is the author of a women’s health book and is the author of a book on men’s health.

Anna Dempewolf, PA-C

Anna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science degree from Chicago Medical School. Anna is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Iowa Physician Assistant Society. Anna joined the MercyCare team in 2015, offering more than 20 years of experience in primary care and urgent care services.

Lorita Phillips, PA-C

Lorita earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Lorita is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Iowa Physician Assistant Society. Lorita joined the MercyCare team in 2007 and has more than 15 years of experience in primary care and urgent care services.