Ayesha Qadir, MD, is an internal medicine physician. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science. She earned a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies, and completed a residency in internal medicine at SUNY Stony Brook - Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Qadir begins... Read More about Ayesha Qadir, MD

Jumana Abdelkarim, MD, provides care with Springfield Clinic’s Endocrinology Department and sees 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.... Read More about Jumana O. Abdelkarim, MD

Afshan Iqbal, MD, provides care with the Springfield Clinic’s Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Department. She sees patients at Springfield Clinic 1st - 900 Building.Dr. Iqbal earned her medical degree at Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed both an internal medicine residency and an infectious disease fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.Dr. Iqbal is not only the first... Read More about Afshan Iqbal, MD

Board certified in Audiology, Stephanie Chabez specializes in assistive listening devices, aural rehabilitation, hearing aids, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibular assessments. "One of the most rewarding experiences," she says, "is when the patient comes back after their two week hearing aid check and they have their hearing devices and they tell me everything that they can now hear in that... Read More about Stephanie K. Chabez, AuD

Board certified in Audiology, Cassandra Maillet specializes in assistive listening devices, aural rehabilitation, hearing aids, hearing loss, and tinnitus. She received her doctorate at the University of Florida and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of six years old, Chrisitine Bitzer now helps people with similar experiences as a specialist with Springfield Clinic's Audiology Department. Christine received her graduate degree at Southern Illinois University and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology.

After having hearing problems growing up, Ryan Farris became interested in audiology. Now board certified in audiology, Ryan wants to help his patients not feel helpless when it comes to hearing aids. He received his graduate degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and the American Academy of Audiology.

Recognized as a SpaceOAR Hydrogel Center of ExcellenceBrian Baumann, MD, provides care with the Cancer Center Department's Radiation Oncology Team.Dr. Baumann earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and also completed his radiation oncology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Baumann has more than five years of experience with most... Read More about Brian C. Baumann, MD

Located on the second floor of Springfield Clinic's Main Campus East Building, the Springfield Clinic Surgery Center is a premier provider of outpatient surgeries and procedures in central Illinois. The Surgery Center provides a more private, convenient and cost-effective alternative to a hospital environment.Learn more about the Surgery Center

Nicole Jack is a physician assistant at Memorial Care—Koke Mill. She has a bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science from University of Illinois at Springfield, and went on to earn her master of medical science degree in physician assistant studies at Saint Louis University. Prior to joining MC, she was a physician assistant at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

Lindsey Atwood, MD, provides care with Springfield Clinic’s Primary Care team. She sees patients at Springfield Clinic Main Campus West.Dr. Atwood earned her medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. She completed her residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Ind."For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor,"... Read More about Lindsey Atwood, MD

"My calling to rheumatology began during my medical school years, when I took care of patients with various rheumatological disorders such as systemic lupus," he says. " It is a very challenging, complex, multi-organ disease requiring detective work and synthesis of information into a treatment plan to help the patient."Dr. Lenardo completed both his medical school and internal medicine residency... Read More about Timothy M. Lenardo, MD

Sarah Camacho completed her bachelor’s of science in nursing at DePaul University in Chicago and her Master of Science in medicine at Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program in Clinton, MS. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of PAs in Family Medicine. She is committed to providing excellent patient care as an integral... Read More about Sarah Camacho, PA-C

Luke Umana, MD, D-ABOM, FACS, FASMBS, provides care with the Springfield Clinic’s Bariatric Surgery team and sees patients at Springfield Clinic Main Campus East.Dr. Umana earned his medical degree and completed his general surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He also completed a bariatric and advanced minimally invasive surgery fellowship at AdventHealth Tampa in Florida."Growing up I had interest... Read More about Luke Umana, MD, D-ABOM, FACS, FASMBS

Nicole Montes Corkery, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Memorial Physician Services – Koke Mill. A native of San Diego, California, she attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and completed a residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Montes Corkery is bilingual in English and Spanish and serves on the... Read More about Nicole Montes Corkery, MD

Born and raised in rural central Illinois, Lyndsey Heise, MD, grew up knowing she wanted to be a doctor someday. She first served in the military for three years before continuing her education, eventually choosing infectious disease as a specialty. Dr. Heise is board certified in internal medicine and received fellowship training in infectious diseases with Northwestern University Feinberg School... Read More about Lyndsey R. Heise, MD

Dr. Bradbury completed his medical and graduate degrees at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. He then completed his radiation oncology residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.Dr. Bradbury started his career in radiation treatment research before pursuing a career as a physician. "I like interacting with people, helping them come up with treatment plans... Read More about Matthew Bradbury, MD, PhD

Dr. Omar Vargas completed his residency in internal medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield in 2006 and the University of Illinois-Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in 2007. He received his medical degree from the National University of Colombia School of Medicine in 1999. Vargas is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a... Read More about Omar Vargas, MD

Shahed Shams, MD received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St Louis Missouri. He later completed his internal medicine residency from St Luke's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency program in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Shams is board certified in internal medicine.

Dr. Zhen completed her nephrology fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass., and her internal medicine residency at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine.Dr. Zhen knew she wanted to go into medicine at an early age. “Growing up, I had to... Read More about Aileen Zhen, DO

Memorial Care at Concordia Village offers in-person appointments to the senior living, short-stay rehab and assisted living residents of the Concordia Village retirement community. Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and every other Thursday. Appointments available by calling 217–993–7099

Anthony “Tony” Lucca, PA, is a physician’s assistant at Memorial Wellness Center. Tony completed his bachelor’s degree at Illinois College and his masters at Saint Louis University in physician assistant studies. He specializes in bariatric practices and is first assistant in the operating room for bariatric procedures.