Rossi, Maria, Lynn, MD

Memorial Wellness Center, based in Springfield, Illinois, offers comprehensive and customized treatment options for weight loss and improved health through a multidisciplinary approach. We are led by a team of physicians, including bariatricians and bariatric surgeons specializing in obesity medicine, who work along side you and your primary care physician to determine the right treatment option for you given your specific health profile. We offer in-person and telehealth appointments. Phone Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Jumana Abdelkarim, MD, provides care with the Springfield Clinic’s Endocrinology Department and sees seeing patients at Springfield Clinic Carpenter.Dr. Abdelkarim earned her medical degree from the University of Tripoli School of Medicine in Libya. She completed her residency and endocrinology fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield."Since I was a kid, I always imagined myself being a doctor," says Dr. Abdelkarim. "When I see someone sick, I help and treat them, and it feels so good when they get better."The scope of her practice includes diabetes management as well as other lipid disorders and hormone and gland issues. She specializes in treating thyroid issues."A lot of younger patients are already dealing with thyroid issues," says Dr. Abdelkarim. "Treating it on the front end can help them for the rest of their lives."In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to different parks and, in the fall, visiting pumpkin patches.

SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL, is dedicated to training future healers and leaders through a model of medical education that combines innovative curricular design with hands-on teaching and small class sizes. With a commitment to community service and impactful research, the institution fosters an environment that prepares graduates to excel in both medical practice and scientific inquiry. Recognized for its achievements in medical education, SIU School of Medicine is one of only two medical schools in the world to earn five Aspire awards, reflecting its excellence in training and community involvement. The institution prides itself on its role as a powerful advocate for health and well-being in central and southern Illinois while making significant breakthroughs that extend beyond the region. Generated from the website