Gastroenterology | Springfield Clinic Medical Specialties
Gastroenterology • Springfield, IL • Since 1939
About
Springfield Clinic offers gastroenterology as part of its comprehensive multi-specialty care in central Illinois. With a large network of physicians and advanced services across 80+ specialties, the clinic provides GI care close to home, leveraging in-network insurance, patient portal access, and a focus on high-quality, patient-centered experiences. Key notes: - Large community-based multispecialty clinic (650+ physicians; 3,000+ staff) - Serves 20 Illinois counties; headquartered in Springfield, IL - In-network insurance and patient portal, medical records, and streamlined payer contracting - Founded 1939; private, nonprofit-like community health perspective (active status) If you need specifics, such as GI subspecialties, appointment options, or physician directory within Springfield Clinic, I can pull those details next.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
800 East Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769-0002
Phone
(217) 544-6464
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Opening Hours
Open Now • Closes at 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do you offer mind-gut therapies or programs for IBS?
Yes, Springfield Clinic Gastroenterology has partnered with SideBy Care to support patients with mind-gut conditions such as IBS and other ongoing digestive issues.
Who will be on my care team for Gut Program?
A dedicated care team that includes a Mind-Gut Specialist, Registered Dietitian and Care Advocate.
Are there locations for gastroenterology services and how can I find directions?
Locations include St. John's Hospital, Mason District Hospital, Springfield Clinic Jacksonville, Lincoln, Main Campus East/West, Peoria, and Surgery Center. Directions can be found via the locations pages.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD, US News, RateMDs, Yelp: Generally high (e.g., 5/5 on WebMD and US News for specific doctors)
Patients praise
- professional and knowledgeable physicians
- attentive and polite nursing staff
- high quality of clinical care and diagnostic procedures
- clear communication of conditions and treatments
Common complaints
- billing and insurance coverage concerns
- long wait times in the office
- perceived lack of physician bedside manner or post-procedure communication
"Dr Peterson is extremely attentive to patient concerns and willing to discuss options with them... I’m delighted to have been a patient of Dr. Peterson‘s for several years and I am more than satisfied with the care I receive from him and his staff."
— WebMD Review for Dr. William Peterson"I waited over 2 hours in the waiting room to see the doctor for 2 minutes.. acts too busy to see u"
— RateMDs review for Dr. Rajan KocharSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Five Physicians Join Springfield Clinic Summer 2025 | SC News — Jul 30, 2025
- Nicole M. Wirtz, PA - Physician Assistant in Springfield, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Stephen Y. Chen, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Lincoln, IL — May 14, 2026
- Stacy A. Roher, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Philip J. Abraham, MD - Pulmonologist in Springfield, IL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Springfield
Trinity Health Of New England, which includes Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is a nonprofit hospital system based in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center joined Trinity Health Of New England in 2015 as part of a broader integrated health care network within Trinity Health. The system provides hospital and health care services in the region, with Mercy Medical Center serving as a key affiliate in Springfield. If you’re specifically seeking gastroenterology services in Springfield, Mercy Medical Center (as part of Trinity Health Of New England) offers GI care within its hospital network. For precise GI providers, appointment options, and locations, contact Mercy Medical Center or visit Trinity Health Of New England’s hospital pages to locate gastroenterology specialists and scheduling.
Baystate Health is a nonprofit, integrated academic health system based in Springfield, MA, serving Western Massachusetts. Key details: - Structure: Four acute-care hospitals (over 1,000 licensed beds total), Baystate Medical Practices (700+ physicians across 40 locations), and Health New England HMO. - Flagship: Baystate Medical Center (Level I trauma center for Western Massachusetts). - History & scope: Founded in 1873; operates primarily in Western MA with ongoing expansion plans (integration of Mercy Medical Center anticipated to bring total hospitals back to five). - Community & reach: 2,998 employees (recent growth), annual revenue around $2.5B; serves as a major regional healthcare network with extensive emergency and inpatient services. - Locations: HQ and main operations in Springfield, MA; multiple offices and care sites in the region (Baystate Health system-wide). If your interest is specifically Baystate Gastroenterology in Springfield, this page confirms Baystate Health as the parent system housing gastroenterology services in the Springfield area, but does not provide detailed gastroenterology program specifics. For targeted details (physicians, clinics, appointment options), you may want to search Baystate Health’s gastroenterology section or Baystate Medical Practices’ gastroenterology services in Springfield.
Gastro Health is a private, physician-led gastroenterology group based in Miami, FL, with 81 U.S. offices and 622 employees. Founded in 2006 and backed by OMERS Private Equity, it specializes in digestive and liver health, offering numerous GI services through a large network of board-certified gastroenterologists. The company operates primarily in the United States (81 offices nationwide) and emphasizes growth and expansion as a major GI group. If your query is about a Gastro Health location in Springfield, Springfield-specific details (address or services) aren’t listed on the provided page; you may want to search Gastro Health’s site for a Springfield clinic or contact their main line for location verification. Key facts: - Type: Privately held, privately funded, backed by private equity - HQ: Miami, Florida - Founded: 2006 - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care (GI specialty) - Services: Digestive and liver health, GI care - Locations: 81 U.S. offices - Contact: info@gastrohealth.com; 855-427-8761
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