Pediatrics - Sarah Bush Lincoln
Pediatrics • Effingham, IL • Since 1977
About
Summary for "Pediatrics at Sarah Bush Lincoln in Effingham": - Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) is a nonprofit health system in downstate Illinois, serving a 10-county area with a two-hospital system: Mattoon-based Sarah Bush Lincoln (150 beds) and Vandalia-based SBL Fayette County Hospital (25 beds). - It operates extensive outpatient services and clinics, including pediatrics, across more than 57 clinics in the region. - The organization emphasizes local decision-making and agility in responding to community health needs. - Key context: SBL provides comprehensive pediatric care as part of its broader range of services (including cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, and women's health) and supports regional health delivery through its clinics and stand-alone centers. - Administrative notes: Annual revenue around USD 210 million; employed about 607 staff; established in 1977; headquartered in Mattoon, IL. If you need specifics about pediatric services at the Effingham location (such as pediatric clinics, hours, or pediatric specialists), I can pull that out or summarize current offerings from the Effingham-area facilities.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Prairie Pavilion I 1005 Health Center Drive, Suite 100 Mattoon, IL; SBL Bonutti Clinic Pediatrics, 1303 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 203 Effingham, IL; SBL Family Medical Center Pediatrics, 200 Richmond Ave. East, Suite 4 Mattoon, IL
Phone
217-258-4006
sblbillingquestions@sblhs.org
Opening Hours
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Mattoon clinics); Hours: 7 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Effingham/Boneutti/other locations)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for SBL Pediatrics?
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Mattoon location)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- U.S. News & World Report (Pediatrics): 5/5 (18 reviews)
- Sarah Bush Lincoln (Pediatrics): 4.9/5 (39 ratings)
Patients praise
- Providers are consistently described as thorough, compassionate, and experienced
- High level of communication and ability to explain conditions clearly to parents and children
- Prompt and proactive follow-up care, including home check-ins
- Staff is patient and reassuring with nervous pediatric patients
Common complaints
- Some reports of long wait times for appointments
- General hospital-wide reports (not specifically pediatrics) of occasional difficulties receiving timely help when requested
"I was blown away by the exceptional care Cari provided. She was thorough and on top of everything! I have never been more impressed with a clinic in my life."
— Healthgrades review for Cari Fearday, PA-C"Dr. Welsh is an absolute blessing to our family. Every experience we've had with her has been positive."
— Sarah Bush Lincoln patient profile for Dr. Abby WelshSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Family Care Associates Welcomes Board-Certified Pediatrician Dr. Jordyn (Huston) Kreke – Jasper County Daily News — Jun 18, 2026
- SBL Providing Physicals to Newton Athletes – Jasper County Daily News — May 20, 2026
- SBL Providing Physicals to Casey Athletes - Clark County Post — Jun 7, 2026
- Sarah Bush Lincoln providing physicals to Mattoon athletes — May 20, 2026
- Sunrise Rotarians learn about SBL Healthy Communities program | Community | effinghamdailynews.com — Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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