Steve J Vander Naalt MD

Originally from El Paso, Ill., Tyler Evans, MD, FACS, is a Presidential Scholar and Summa Cum Laude graduate from Illinois State University where he majored in biochemistry and molecular biology. Dr. Evans earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. Upon finishing his medical degree, Dr. Evans completed a six-year integrated residency in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Finding a passion for the intricacy of the hand, he then decided to pursue an additional orthopedic fellowship in hand & upper extremity at The Ohio State University School of Medicine in Columbus. Dr. Evans brings a unique background to the central Illinois region with his plastic and orthopedic surgery training. Providing “head to toe” reconstructive expertise in conjunction with his extensive hand and upper extremity training, he creates the most up-to-date and minimally invasive care plans for all of his patients. Beyond reconstructive and hand-related surgery, he also delivers advanced anti-aging treatments thanks to the help of neuromodulators, lasers, peels, injectable fillers, medical-grade skin care and aesthetic surgeries including mommy makeovers, breast augmentation/lifts, breast reductions, facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and more. Dr. Evans is an active learner, always researching and looking for new ways he can continue to push the envelope to ensure the best care and outcomes for his patients. He values his patients and makes sure to take his time listening and understanding his patients’ concerns to bring a holistic approach to his surgical interventions. He performs the majority of his surgical procedures at Springfield Clinic’s state-of-the-art AAAHC-accredited office facility in Peoria Heights and at Springfield Clinic’s Peoria Surgery Center. You can feel confident that Dr. Evans is the right choice for all of your aesthetic, reconstructive and hand surgical needs. Top 10% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 10% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Dr. Wottowa specializes in treating injuries and conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He is a member of local, state and national medical associations.Board certified in both orthopedic surgery and surgery of the hand, Dr. Wottowa has been with Springfield Clinic since 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency with SIU School of Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Wottowa received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. Associated with Cornell University Medical School, Special Surgery is ranked as one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the world.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.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery, Mark D. Greatting, MD, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremity.Dr. Greatting completed his medical education and orthopedic surgery residency training at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield and a hand surgery fellowship at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. He joined Springfield Clinic in 1995 and currently serves as Board Chairman of Springfield Clinic's Board of Directors. In addition, Dr. Greatting is also a Clinical Associate Professor for SIU School of Medicine.Top 10% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 10% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.