Southern Illinois Healthcare

Southern Illinois Family Medicine - Carbondale occupies the entire second floor of the Professional Building of Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Connected to the hospital by an enclosed walkway, other specialties located in the Professional Building include obstetrics, gynecology, neurology, thoracic surgery, otolaryngology, and orthopedics, as well as a rehabilitation facility.To enhance the team approach, ample space is available for consultations with both full-time and part-time faculty physicians. Residents also have an opportunity to work with a variety of other health care professionals, including psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and respiratory and physical therapists.The patient population is diverse. Patients have a wide range of educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Patients are from all occupations including migrant workers, coal miners, business people, farmers, and faculty and staff of the University. This diversity in the patient population provides residents with a multitude of experiences, assuring residents of a well-rounded and versatile practice.Some residents have continuity clinics at the programs other full service office, Southern Illinois Family Medicine West Frankfort. This Rural Health Clinic is 30 miles northwest of Carbondale and serves the needs of people in the West Frankfort and Benton areas