SSM Health Medical Group
Surgery • Mount Vernon, IL
About
SSM Health Medical Group in Mount Vernon, Illinois offers surgical services including upper GI endoscopy, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures. The clinic's board-certified surgeons provide treatment for conditions such as reflux disease, hiatal hernias, gallbladder issues, and abdominal hernias.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
5 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone
618-899-3980
community.benefits@ssmhealth.com
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does SSM Health provide at Mount Vernon Surgical Consultation?
Specializes in surgery with options including upper GI endoscopy, colorectal surgery, and Da Vinci robotic surgery.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals (Dr. Kevin B. Claffey): 4.5/5 (avg) (13 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Naresh Ahuja): 3.5/5 (avg) (5 ratings)
- rater8 (Dr. Joon Ahn): 4.7/5 (avg) (1,200+ ratings)
- US News (SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital): 88% recommendation rate
- US News (Good Samaritan Surgery Center): 79% recommendation rate
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates for major facilities
- Surgeons praised for professionalism, knowledge, and skill
- High ratings for facility cleanliness and communication in outpatient settings
- Availability of advanced technology like robotic surgery options
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding patient follow-up communication
- Frustration with administrative processes like dictation or referral delays
- Isolated negative feedback regarding bedside manner and time spent with patients
"Extremely nice, very knowledgeable and he took his time and answered every concern that I had. I could not have had a better experience!!"
— Patient review for Dr. Kevin B. Claffey, Vitals"Very nice and professional. Dr Ahn is amazing! I trust him with any surgical needs. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy."
— Patient review for Dr. Joon Ahn, rater8"He does not do surgery. Will have to refer to another doctor. Still waiting on dictation. The last dictation to get a shot in my back took over a month! Go somewhere else. Don't waste your time."
— Patient review for Dr. Don A. Kovalsky, VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital expands to the most advanced da Vinci® Xi™ surgical system. | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
- U.S. News & World Report names SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital among the best in Diabetes and Chr | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
- Deaconess Illinois Crossroads announces new Procedure Center — Jun 26, 2026
- SSM Health Cancer Care Welcomes Radiation Oncologist Dr. William Dunn | SSM Health — Feb 23, 2026
- SSM Health Wound Care Center in Mt. Vernon receives distinguished Center of Excellence Honor | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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