Family Medicine in Effingham, IL - ProviderMatch - Find a Doctor
Family Medicine • Effingham, IL
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
503 North Maple Street, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone
217-342-2121
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Merkel): 5.0 stars (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Andrew Poulos): 3.7 stars (6 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Sean F. Flynn): 3.2 stars (9 ratings, 3 written reviews)
- Birdeye (HSHS Medical Group): 5.0 stars (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades (HSHS Medical Group-Effingham): 1.0 stars (1 review)
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Find a Physician: 4.6 out of 5 stars (example) (109 ratings (example))
Patients praise
- compassionate and caring providers
- thorough communication of treatment options
- professional and genuine bedside manner
- clean facilities
- helpful staff for getting appointments
Common complaints
- long wait times
- rude or dismissive staff/providers
- poor bedside manner
- difficulty with appointment scheduling or responsiveness
"He is kind and courteous and truly cares!"
— Healthgrades (Dr. John Merkel)"Worst Dr I've ever seen! if ur looking for compassion and knowledge look elsewhere"
— Vitals (Dr. Sean F. Flynn)"The nurse was rude ... Office environment ... Staff wasn't friendly ... Long wait times"
— Healthgrades (HSHS Medical Group-Effingham)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Emily K Konrad, APRN - Effingham, IL - Request Appointment — Jul 17, 2025
- Dr. Louis E. Schwing, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Effingham, IL — May 14, 2026
- Family Medicine in Menomonie, WI - ProviderMatch - Find a Doctor — May 13, 2026
- Know Your Neighbor: Dr. Lauren Oglesby - Effingham Herald — Jul 17, 2025
- Buzzard Joins HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Dieterich and Altamont - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 — May 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Effingham
SBL Effingham Family Practice is part of the Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) health system, a nonprofit regional provider in downstate Illinois. SBL operates a two-hospital system (Mattoon: 150 beds; Vandalia: 25 beds) with over 57 clinics across a 10-county area, plus standalone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and hospice services. The system emphasizes locally driven decisions and agility in responding to patient needs. Key facts: - Network: SBL in Mattoon, IL; SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL; extensive clinic footprint including Effingham. - Services: broad primary and specialty care via clinics and affiliated centers, including family practice, occupational therapy, pediatrics, women's health, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. - Size: ~607 employees (up about 7.5% YoY; +85 people) and annual revenue around $210 million. - Recent development: Effingham-related growth in 2026, including expansion of SBL Urology services (noting an Advanced Practice Provider added in Effingham). If you’re specifically looking for “Effingham Family Practice” details within SBL, this indicates it is part of the SBL Effingham footprint, integrated with the region’s primary care network under the Sarah Bush Lincoln system. For precise clinic address, hours, or contact info, you may want to visit the SBL Effingham or Sarah Bush Lincoln official site sections listing clinics and primary care locations.
Springfield Clinic has multiple locations in the United States, including a headquarters in Springfield, IL. The listed addresses for Springfield-based offices include: - 1025 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 (HQ) - 1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL - 2901 Greenbriar Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 - 1025 S 6th St Fl 1, Springfield, IL 62703 However, there is no explicit mention of an Effingham, IL location in the provided highlights. If you’re specifically seeking Springfield Clinic in Effingham, IL, this source does not confirm an Effingham office. For precise Effingham availability, please check the clinic’s official site or contact their patient services.
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