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General Surgery • Effingham, IL • 2-3 locations
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
300 North Maple Street Effingham, IL 62401; 900 West Temple Avenue, Bldg B, Suite 2500 Effingham, IL 62401; 1104 West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401; 2401 ... (address line truncated in snippet)
Phone
8334641778
helpdesk@hshs.org
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. James Flaig): 4.4/5 (29)
- WebMD (Dr. Kevin Malone): 5.0/5 (12)
- WebMD (Dr. Jason Mcallaster): 4.5/5 (12)
- WebMD (Dr. Lisa Kowalski): 3.5/5 (6)
- Birdeye (Dr. Ruben Boyajian): 4.6/5 (10)
Patients praise
- Excellent bedside manner and compassion
- Clear explanations of medical conditions and test results
- Effective surgical care and thoroughness during examinations
- Willingness to travel for care due to positive experiences
Common complaints
- Difficulty with administrative tasks like receiving return phone calls
- General patient satisfaction scores can vary significantly between providers
"Dr Malone becomes not only your Dr, but he goes the extra mile and becomes your friend. Shares your problem with you with real compassion. The very best!"
— WebMD Review for Dr. Kevin Malone"He has the best bedside manner, very personable and has a good sense of humor. He met with the family after the surgery and gave us a layman’s terms, easy to understand, explanation of what was done and what to expect the next few days."
— Birdeye Review for Dr. Ruben Boyajian"Still waiting on call back. Not judging him but not impressed to date"
— Birdeye Review for Dr. Ruben BoyajianSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Eduardo Vaca, MD - Effingham, IL - General Surgery - Request Appointment
- HSHS Medical Group Dr. Eduardo Vaca, General Surgeon, to Effingham – Effingham County Chamber — Nov 17, 2025
- Kevin S Hsu, DPM - Effingham, IL - Foot and Ankle Surgery - Request Appointment — Aug 15, 2025
- HSHS Medical Group opens new general surgery clinic in Springfield with two new surgeons — Jul 1, 2026
- Dr. Margret De Guzman, MD - General Surgeon in Chester, IL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More general surgery clinics in Effingham
Jason J. McAllaster, DO is a provider affiliated with Springfield Clinic, part of the clinic’s network of physicians. He practices within the Effingham area as part of Springfield Clinic’s multi-specialty care offerings. The clinic operates 5 offices, including locations in Springfield, IL, and provides comprehensive primary and specialty care across more than 80 medical disciplines. For appointment availability or further details about Dr. McAllaster’s specialties, contact Springfield Clinic's main numbers or visit the Springfield Clinic website.
Summary: SBL Evergreen Clinic refers to the Effingham-area surgical and outpatient services affiliated with Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL). The Sarah Bush Lincoln health system operates a Mattoon-based hospital (150 beds) and SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia (25 beds), plus a network of over 57 clinics across a 10-county region, stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, a regional cancer center, and a hospice house. The system emphasizes local decision-making to stay agile in changing markets. In 2024, SBL expanded its Effingham footprint by acquiring the Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Evergreen Clinic in Effingham is part of this broader Effingham presence, with continued provider additions (recent example: APRN Jody Bierman joining SBL Urology in Effingham). If you’re seeking care at SBL Evergreen Clinic, expect to find Effingham-area surgical and urology-focused services within the SBL network, supported by a multi-hospital system centered in downstate Illinois.
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