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Sports Medicine • Lincoln, IL
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
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Phone
8473243020
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Opening Hours
Services and hours vary by location (some locations open seven days a week)
Emergency Care
Urgent Care for Sudden Injuries
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FAQs
What conditions do IBJI sports medicine specialists treat?
Broken bones, cartilage injuries, concussions, dislocations, inflammation, instability, ligament injuries, nerve compression, pain, redness, separations, sprains, stiffness, strains, swelling, tendinitis, tendon tears, weakness.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Saper): 5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Julia Bruene): 5.0/5.0 (367 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nikhil Verma): 4.8/5.0 (289 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Freeman): 4.8/5.0 (45 reviews)
- Birdeye (Lincoln Orthopedic Physical Therapy): 5.0/5.0 (53 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable staff
- Clear and thorough communication regarding diagnosis and treatment options
- Effective pain relief and recovery outcomes
- Warm and supportive bedside manner
- Efficient scheduling and office operations
Common complaints
- Some patients report condescending or dismissive communication styles from providers
"Dr. Saper and every staff member I encountered at his office were kind and professional. Dr. Saper took time to answer my questions, and provide me w options."
— Healthgrades"Very professional, warm, informative and helpful. Not judgmental. Efficient knee injections which led to almost immediate relief."
— Healthgrades"The PT's, PTA's, techs, and staff are by far the friendliest, most caring people on this planet! They deeply care about you as a person and a patient."
— LocalityBiz (LOPT)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sports Medicine | Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Centers in Lincoln Square & Wicker Park, Chicago, IL — Feb 12, 2026
- Shane Nho - Sports Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL — May 14, 2026
- Best Sports Medicine Specialists Near Me in Chicago, IL - Zocdoc — Dec 3, 2025
- Lauren N. Pinnow, PT - Physical Therapist in Genoa, IL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in Lincoln
Locations - Orthopedic Center of Illinois (Lincoln) - The Orthopedic Center of Illinois operates 5 offices across the United States, all in Illinois. - Primary location details shown include: - 1600 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 - 1301 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711 (HQ) - 1301 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711 - Springfield, Illinois (general listing) - 1301 S Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711 Note: The provided data lists multiple Springfield entries for the same address (1301 S. Koke Mill Rd) and references Lincoln in the user query, but no explicit Lincoln, IL address is shown in the extract. For precise Lincoln locations, please provide/confirm a Lincoln address or check the official site’s locations page.
Summary: SBL Orthopedics is part of Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL), a nonprofit health system based in Mattoon, Illinois. SBL operates a two-hospital system (Mattoon’s Sarah Bush Lincoln with 150 beds and Vandalia’s SBL Fayette County Hospital with 25 beds) and more than 57 clinics across a 10-county area, offering a broad range of orthopedic services within the SBL Health Center network. The system emphasizes locally made decisions and rapid response to healthcare needs, and is headquartered at 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938. SBL is a nonprofit organization established in 1977 with a regional focus on cardiovascular care, cancer care, pediatrics, imaging, orthopedics, women’s health, and related specialties.
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