Raymond L. Castaldo, MD, FAAP

Misty Phillips, MD, FAAP, is with Springfield Clinic’s Pediatrics Department, seeing patients at the Springfield Clinic Pediatrics facility in Springfield. Dr. Phillips joined Springfield Clinic in 2007. Dr. Phillips both earned her medical degree and completed her pediatrics residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. “I see mostly well-patient visits, so a lot of my time is spent talking to families about how to prevent illness or accidents,” says Dr. Phillips. “We understand where they’re coming from with their questions and that everything that they’re asking about is very important to them. So, I want to make sure they understand that it’s important to us, too, and that we’ve taken the time to spend with them and their kids.” Dr. Phillips sees children of all ages. Dr. Phillips is a mom and a pediatrician. She says having this firsthand experience helps with her job every day. "A lot of people ask a question that you don't read in a medical textbook," she explains. "Sometimes I think you can answer it with more expertise if you've gone through it yourself." In her free time, Dr. Phillips enjoys spending time with her family by visiting her daughter at college and supporting her sons at their baseball games. Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Dr. Savage is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin and completed her medical training in Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her scope of practice involves all areas of pediatrics, from newborns to college-bound adolescents. Special areas of interest include well baby/health maintenance and anticipatory guidance, behavioral/mood disorders, allergic rhinitis and asthma, as well as a variety of acute illnesses and their treatment. A native Texan, Dr. Savage moved to Illinois in 1995 to start her practice with Springfield Clinic and raise her family. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She thoroughly enjoys the changes of the seasons here in Illinois and the friendly "small town" atmosphere of Springfield and its surrounding communities.

Christopher Ehrlich has been a pediatrician with Springfield Clinic since 2004. He grew up in central Illinois, attending the University of Illinois for undergraduate school and Southern Illinois University for medical school and residency. He has two young children who he adores and thanks for helping him to become an even better, more well-rounded pediatrician. Dr. Ehrlich has a couple of philosophies, which are the pillars of his practice: First, he believes that one of the most critical aspects of the doctor-parent-patient relationship is good communication. He recognizes the need to listen attentively to the parent/patient. Furthermore, he wants the parent/patient to walk away from each clinic visit with clarity--knowing the diagnosis, the treatment plan and what to expect over the coming days. Second, Dr. Ehrlich emphasizes that treatment should be focused on doing what is best for the child. He is a firm believer in the science behind immunizations and the data demonstrating their effectiveness. On that note, he also believes that prescription medications, such as antibiotics and ADHD medications, are used too often. He believes in balancing the tools within a healthy human body to fight off diseases with the use of prescription medications only when they are necessary.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.