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Specialty Clinics

  

Cardiology


Phillip Apprill, M.D., and John Kilgore, M.D. of Metro
Heart Group of St. Louis, MO provide cardiology
services every Monday, as well as cardiac stress
testing, and interpretation of EKG and
echocardiography. A referral by a physician is required.

Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy


Jose Ramirez, M.D., provides care and treatment of
patients with gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Ramirez
works with our surgery staff to perform diagnostic and
screening endoscopic procedures. These services are
available every Tuesday. For an appointment call
(618) 327-2225 or (618) 327-2312.
 

Clinical Psychology


Fred Klug, Ph.D., provides clinical
psychology services to adults and children.
For an appointment call
(618) 327-2225.

Opthalmology


Michael Gabel, M.D., of St. Louis works with our
surgical staff to perform eye surgical procedures and
laser treatments. Dr Gabel performs treatments on the
third Friday of every month. An appointment can be
made with Dr Gabel by calling (618) 327-2312.

Orthopedics


Ben Houle, M.D. and Angela Freehill, M.D.of Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois, Mt Vernon hold clinics on Friday afternoons. Dr. Houle specializes in general orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Freehill sepcializes in general orthopedics. Appointments can be made with Dr. Houle and Dr. Freehill by calling (618) 242-3778.

Podiatry


Thomas Kirisits, D.P.M., of St. Louis, provides care
and treatment of the foot. Foot health is very important,
especially to those with diabetes and vascular
problems. Dr Kirisits is available every Monday.
Please call (618) 327-2225 for an appointment.




 

Dermatology


Cassandra Claman, M.D., of Springfield Illinois is
available every other Friday for dermatology
telemedicine consults. An on-site Physicians
Assistant will coordinate televisits and exams with Dr.
Claman. All procedures will be done performed
locally. For an appointment, call (618) 327-2225

Telemedicine


Rural areas throughout the United States are losing
medical doctors and specialists to bigger
metropolitan areas. Aging baby boomers are
finding it harder to travel to big cities for medical
treatment. How do we get these under-served
patients to doctors and specialists to take
care of their medical needs? Read how


 

Urology

 

Vijay Aher, M.D. holds clinics on the last Thursday of each month. Dr. Aher specializes in a full range of urological care from diseases of the urinary tract, including cancers of the kidney, bladder and prostate to urinary incontinence, kidney stone diseases and infections. Appointments can be made with Dr. Aher by calling 618-436-5240.
 

 

     
 
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