Primary Care Physician in Mt. Vernon, IL & Centralia
Internal Medicine • Centralia, IL • Since 2004 • Multiple (Location Select Location list includes Carlyle, Centralia, Herrin, Hoyleton, Mt. Vernon) locations
About
Summary: ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC (AST) is a healthcare provider with 13+ Illinois locations, including Mount Vernon and Centralia. They offer primary care alongside surgical services (general, vascular, cosmetic, breast), behavioral health, and aesthetic treatments. The company lists a Mount Vernon location and has multiple nearby offices (Centralia HQ, Hoyleton, Herrin, Marion, and more). They regularly post local job openings (e.g., Surgical Technologist, Surgical Nurse, receptionist) and emphasize convenient access across southern Illinois. Key locations relevant to your query: - Mount Vernon, IL: 4200 Williamson Pl, 1A, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 - Centralia, IL: 1307 E McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801 (HQ) - Additional nearby offices: Herrin, Marion, Hoyleton, and others in southern Illinois Note: The page highlights their primary care and surgical services across multiple Illinois offices and lists Mount Vernon and Centralia as active locations, including ongoing hiring for related roles. If you need a specific primary care physician in Mt. Vernon or Centralia, you may want to contact the Mount Vernon or Centralia offices directly or visit their site for provider listings.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Mt. Vernon & Centralia, IL (locations listed under locations: Carlyle, Centralia, Herrin, Hoyleton, Mt. Vernon)
Phone
+16182620620
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Many insurance companies offer full coverage for preventative care services; accepts Medicaid and VA; claims to accept most credit cards.
Most credit cards, Insurance coverage
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages can be seen in primary care?
AST's primary care providers offer general healthcare services to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.
What services are offered in-office?
In-office procedures include joint injections, trigger point injections, and BOTOX injections for migraines or cosmetic purposes.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ratings.MD (Sudeep Nair, MD): 4.9/5 (123 ratings)
- US News (Linden Pearson, MD): 5/5 (12 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Charles Neal, MD): 5/5 (5 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Jason Davison, APRN): 4.8/5 (169 ratings)
- Ratings.MD (Joanna Janas-kaminsky, MD): 4.8/5 (146 ratings)
- Vitals (Balavittal Varanasi, MD): 4.1/5 (N/A)
Patients praise
- Providers are perceived as caring, compassionate, and attentive listeners
- High confidence in the medical knowledge and diagnostic abilities of specific providers
- Appreciation for thorough explanations and clear communication
- Staff and providers generally perceived as respectful and welcoming
Common complaints
- Difficulty getting timely appointments for acute illness
- Frustration with system-wide policies (e.g., call-back delays, communication)
- Concerns about administrative/office staff professionalism (e.g., rude behavior, unreturned calls)
- Occasional reports of rushed appointments
"Dr. Nair is a true asset to the SSM network. He is an excellent doctor and person. He has been my doctor for many many years always shown me care and compassion."
— Ratings.MD Patient Review"Jason is trapped in a system that is broken. When you are sick, a person needs to see a doctor then, not next week. I rarely go to SSM when I'm actually sick... That kind of service is worthless."
— Ratings.MD Patient Review"She is very knowledgeable and the most caring, compassionate person I know. Dr Schulz is someone that you really want on your side."
— SSM Health / Ratings.MD Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Alison Davison, PA - Centralia, IL — Aug 6, 2025
- SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Bhargava Nelluri, MD | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
- SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Cris Myers, APRN-DNP | WMIX — Jul 11, 2025
- Herbert J. Huston, PA - Physician Assistant in Centralia, IL — May 14, 2026
- SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Cris Myers, APRN-DNP | 95.3 X95 -#1 Hit Music Station — Jul 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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SSM Health Medical Group Centralia is part of SSM Health, a Catholic nonprofit health system serving Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. The system includes hospitals, physician offices, and ambulatory/virtual care, with a mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Headquarters are in St. Louis, MO, and SSM Health operates across multiple care sites and related services. For Centralia-specific details (services, providers, hours), please visit the SSM Health website or contact their Centralia location directly.
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