SIH - Herrin Hospital - The Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois
Hospital • Herrin, IL • Since 2001
About
Summary: - The Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois (OISI), also known as Southern Orthopedic Associates, LLC, is a musculoskeletal medical practice based in Herrin, Illinois (founded 2001). - Services: orthopaedics, spine/neurosurgery, interventional pain management, surgical podiatry; includes imaging (MRI, CT, X-Ray), physical/occupational therapy, DME, walk-in clinic, osteoporosis clinic, and ambulatory surgery center. - Locations: 5 offices across Illinois (HQ in Herrin; Chester, Carbondale [two locations], and Harrisburg). - Relationship to SIH/Herrin Hospital: OISI operates as a private orthopedic practice with ties to Southern Illinois Healthcare network in the region; not described as part of SIH itself, but commonly referenced in connection with Herrin-area orthopedics. - Contact/operations: 8 employees; key executive Angela Holmes (HR Director); active practice with multiple phone numbers and ongoing regional presence. - Web presence: steady local presence with a focus on orthopedics, spine, pain management, and podiatry services.
Clinic Type
Hospital
Address
Herrin, Illinois (affiliated with SIH – Herrin Hospital)
Phone
618-942-2171
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency room call availability for orthopaedic care
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What appointment number should I call for Herrin/Carbondale/Harrisburg/Pinckneyville clinics?
To make an appointment in Herrin, Carbondale, Harrisburg, or Pinckneyville, please call 618-997-6800.
Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 1.8 out of 5 stars (24 reviews)
- Birdeye (SIH Herrin Hospital): 3.5 out of 5 stars (339 reviews)
- Illinois Hospital Report Card: 72% (Percent of patients who would recommend the hospital)
Patients praise
- High patient willingness to recommend the hospital (72%-87% in various surveys)
- Specific praise for kind, professional, and helpful nursing/staff members
- Satisfaction with surgical outcomes and thorough care by some providers
- Appreciation for clean, comfortable, and accommodating facilities
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching scheduling department via phone and long hold times
- Short-notice appointment cancellations and difficulty rescheduling
- Reports of rude, unprofessional, or dismissive staff or physician interactions
- Isolated complaints regarding misdiagnosis or lack of empathy during ER visits
"I can only echo the other reviews: short-notice cancellation with no reasonable re-schedule, leaving my mother in pain for two weeks."
— Yelp review"I see some great people here but like everyone else, call and I am lucky number 49 in line... just get a voicemail and no return calls EVER."
— Yelp review"I love this hospital i had my first ankle surgery there the nurses where so nice to me."
— Birdeye review (SIH Herrin Hospital)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Franklin Hospital to open orthopedics clinic in Benton through new partnership - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News — Feb 2, 2026
- SIH Herrin and Memorial Hospitals Earn National Stroke Care Award | Health | wsiltv.com — Mar 10, 2026
- Fitch Affirms Southern Illinois Healthcare at 'A+'; Outlook Stable — Noticias de TradingView — Nov 14, 2025
- SIH employees fight hunger through donations | WSIU — Nov 18, 2025
- SIH employees unite to fight hunger in Southern Illinois | Illinois | wsiltv.com — Nov 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system based in Carbondale, IL, serving southern Illinois. It operates 4 hospitals (including Herrin), a comprehensive cancer center, a Level II Trauma Center, and 30+ outpatient/specialty practices. SIH is the region’s largest private employer and a leading provider of charity/unreimbursed care and community benefits. Herrin hosts SIH facilities and outpatient services at 201 S. 14th Street, Herrin, IL 62948. SIH’s footprint includes seven U.S. offices with a total workforce around 4,000 (per regional data) and an annual revenue profile in the hundreds of millions. For Herrin-specific care, SIH Herrin offers the hospital and related SIH services accessible through the Herrin campus.
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