Internal Medicine - Shawnee Health
Internal Medicine • Shawneetown, IL • Since 1971 • 2 (Marion and Carbondale) locations
About
Shawnee Health offers integrated primary medical and behavioral health services across southern Illinois, including Internal Medicine. The system operates nine medical providers and serves multiple counties through a network of community health centers. Key locations include HQ in Carterville and additional offices in Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Marion. Services cover internal medicine (adult care), pediatrics, family medicine, counseling, addiction medicine, OB/GYN, nutrition, dentistry, and more. If you’re specifically seeking Internal Medicine for Shawneetown, contact Shawnee Health to confirm if Internal Medicine is available at or near that location and to get the exact office address and provider availability.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
109 California Street, Carterville, Illinois 62918, US
Phone
618-519-9200
shsinfo@shsdc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
911 or visit the ER
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is internal medicine?
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
What do Internal Medicine physicians treat?
They treat both common illnesses and complex medical conditions, in addition to providing primary and preventative health care.
What ongoing support do clinicians provide?
Our clinicians can be your partner in managing long-term illnesses and conditions, including diabetes and high cholesterol.
What happens if a condition requires a specialist?
If they diagnose a condition requiring specialist follow up, they can coordinate your care with your specialist.
Where are the Internal Medicine services available?
Available at our Marion and Carbondale locations.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Michael Blain): 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 37 ratings) (2 written reviews)
- Vitals (for Dr. Michael Blain): 3.8 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Providers described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive
- Staff perceived as friendly at certain locations
- Effective preventative medicine and patient advocacy
Common complaints
- Concerns that serious health issues are dismissed
- Complaints regarding appointment cancellations and scheduling difficulties
- Reports of poor customer service at some clinic locations
"Dr. Blain is hands down one of the most compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive doctors I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. From the moment I walked into the office, I felt heard, respected, and genuinely cared for—not just as a patient, but as a whole person."
— WebMD Care patient review of Dr. Michael Blain"If you only need routine paps and birth control, this is the place for you. If you start experiencing more serious issues, your concerns will be dismissed."
— Yelp review of Shawnee Health - CarbondaleSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Shawnee Health earns top honors for quality care in Southern Illinois | Health | wsiltv.com — Aug 20, 2025
- LPN Jobs, Employment in Marion, IL - Indeed — Dec 31, 2025
- Dr. Robert White, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Norman, OK — May 14, 2026
- Genesis HealthCare System opens new primary care practice in Shawnee | APG State News | crescent-news.com — Apr 15, 2026
- [XLS] Output - Illinois.gov — Dec 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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