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CESAR COELLO, MD/PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR
Cardiology
Specialty Clinic: Every Other Wednesday Afternoon.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 305 W. Jackson, Suite LL01, Carbondale, IL 62901
OFFICE PHONE: 618-529-4455

   

RAED AL-DALLOW, MD/PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR
Cardiology
Specialty Clinic: Every Other Wednesday

OFFICE ADDRESS: 305 W. Jackson, Suite LL01, Carbondale, IL 62901
OFFICE PHONE: 618-529-4455

   

STEPHEN PONTON, DPM
Podiatry

OFFICE ADDRESS: 215 N. Logan, West Frankfort, IL 62896
OFFICE PHONE: 618-937-2200

   

RODNEY MILLER, MD
General Surgery
MEDICAL EDUCATION: East Tennessee State University, College of Medicine,. Johnson City, TN.
RESIDENCY: General Sugery, East Tennessee State University, TN
Dr. Miller's practice, Southern Illinois Surgical Associates, is located in Marion, Illinois. He is a member of the AMA and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Miller recently served in the Army National Guard as a Field Surgeon in Afghanistan attaining the rank of major. The doctor works closely with area family practice physicians to provide local surgical services for the convenience of Franklin County residents. He sees patients through the Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic Program on Thursday mornings.  Dr. Miller also performs surgery at Franklin Hospital.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 3331 W. DeYoung, Suite 208, Marion, IL 62959
OFFICE PHONE: 618/997-3103

   

SAJJAN NEMANI, MD
Neurology/Sleep Medicine
MEDICAL EDUCATION: Patna Medical College, India
RESIDENCY: New York Medical College, NY
Dr. Nemani staffs the Sleep Study Lab at Franklin hospital. He is board certified in sleep medicine, neurology, neuro-physiology and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Nemani is the medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center  St. Mary’s/Good Samaritan Hospitals in Centralia and Mt. Vernon. The sleep study lab at Franklin Hospital is a two-bed unit  with state of the art medical equipment.  It is staffed by an experienced sleep study technician.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 1054 Martin Luther King Dr., Centralia, IL 62801
OFFICE PHONE: 618/533-8700

   

GARY REAGAN, MD
Urology

MEDICAL EDUCATION: St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
RESIDENCY:  General Surgery and Urology. University of Illinois Hospitals, Chicago, IL
Dr. Reagan has practiced medicine in southern Illinois since 1987.  He is a board certified urologist, treating both male and female urological dysfunctions.  In addition to seeing patients at his Crossroads Community Hospital Clinic in Mt. Vernon, Dr. Reagan holds office hours and performs outpatient surgery at Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic on Thursdays

OFFICE ADDRESS: 209 Crossroads Place, Suite 110, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
OFFICE PHONE: 618/244-6710

   

JULIA BANCROFT, DO
Family Practice
MEDICAL EDUCATION:  Midwestern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
RESIDENCY:  Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL

Dr. Bancroft practices medicine for the Rea Clinic whose offices are located on the third floor of Franklin Hospital.  She is board certified in Family Practice.  Prior to practicing medicine Dr. Bancroft was a medical illustrator in Illinois and Ohio.

OFFICE ADDRESS: Rea Clinic, Franklin Hospital, 201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/438-3113

   

JOHN COE, MD
Family Medicine

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  University of Oklahoma Medical School

RESIDENCY:  University of Kansas

Dr. Coe has been in private practice in Benton since 1986.  He enjoys treating adult patients of all ages.  He is Chief of Staff at Franklin Hospital.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 205 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/439-9348

   

KEVIN CHEN, M.D.
Kidney Disease

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  University of Minnesota
RESIDENCY:  University of Minnesota
Dr. Chen is a nephrologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.  He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, School of Medicine.  He performed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota Hospital System and his nephrology fellowship at the University of Iowa.  His main office is located in Marion, Illinois.  He holds office hours at Franklin Hospital on Tuesday afternoons.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 3106 Outer Drive, Suite 100, Marion, IL 62959
OFFICE PHONE: 618/997-8412

   

RANDAL HUGHES, MD
OPHTHALMOLOGY

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
RESIDENCY:  Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Dr Hughes is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in LASIK and cataract surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery and by the International Society of Refractive Surgeons. Though refractive and cataract surgery are his main interests, he treats a large volume of glaucoma patients. Pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastics patients are in his realm of practice. Dr. Hughes partners with Doctors Donna & David Spencer of Benton to provide ophthalmalic surgery through the Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic Program

OFFICE ADDRESS: 201 Iowa Street, Evansville, IN 47710
OFFICE PHONE: 1-800/489-2020

   

SAEED KHAN, MD
IM/Cardiology

MEDICAL EDUCATION: Panjab University, Multan, Pakistan
RESIDENCY: Cardiology, Norwalk Hospital (Yale University), Norwalk, CT
Dr. Khan has practiced medicine in Benton since 1975.  He is board certified in internal medicine with special interest and training in cardiology.  His practice has grown throughout the years and now includes second and third generations in some families.  The doctor is extremely proud to be an American citizen.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 205 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/435-8189

   

DONNA SPENCER, OD & DAVID SPENCER, OD
OPTOMETRY

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  Dr. David Spencer: Indiana University-School of Optometry, Dr. Donna Spencer: Indiana University-School of Optometry. 
This husband and wife team of optometrists has been in private practice for over twenty years, with locations in Benton and McLeansboro.  The doctors specialize in complete optical and vision care.  They work closely with Dr. Randal Hughes, ophthalmologist, for the care of their patients who require cataract removal and/or the treatment of other ophthalmolic disorders.  

OFFICE ADDRESS: 711 N. Main Street, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/439-7256

   

GEMILO RESABA, MD
Internal Medicine/Geriatrics

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City, Phillippines
RESIDENCY: Internal Medicine-Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL; Geriatrics-Oak Forest Hospital, Oak Forest, IL
Dr. Resaba is the medical director of the new Family Healthcare Clinic at Franklin Hospital.  Dr. Resaba is board certified in Internal Medicine with special interest in care of the geriatric patient.  He has been in practice in Benton since 1993.

OFFICE ADDRESS: Family Healthcare Clinic, Franklin Hospital, 201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/439-3161, ext 364

   
 

LADISLAV LUKASIK, MD
Emergency Medicine

OFFICE ADDRESS: Franklin Hospital, 201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/439-3161, ext. 307

   
 

JAMES P. DURHAM, MD
General Surgery

MEDICAL EDUCATION:  St. Louis University, School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO
RESIDENCY:  University of California, San Francisco, CA
After a long career as a general surgeon, Dr. Durham now practices family medicine, supervising three mid-level healthcare professionals, with offices in Christopher, West Frankfort and Benton.  Dr. Durham is board certified in general surgery.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 205 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/439-3706

   

RICHARD RETHORST, MD
Family Practice

MEDICAL EDUCATION: University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
RESIDENCY: St. Luke's & Mercy Hospitals, Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Rethorst is board certified in and practices family medicine for St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospitals at their Benton office.  He is on the medical staff of both Franklin Hospital and Good Samarian Hospital (Mt. Vernon). Prior to moving to Benton, Dr. Rethorst held a teaching position in the residency program at Springfield, MO.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 501 N. DuQuoin St., Benton, IL 62812
OFFICE PHONE: 618/435-5362

   
 

ERIC FUNK, MD
Cardiology

OFFICE ADDRESS: 605 N. Twelfth, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
OFFICE PHONE: 618-241-1350

   

KEVIN CLAFFEY, MD
GENERAL SURGERY

MEDICAL EDUCATION: Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia

Dr. Claffey is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a member of the Surgical Associates of Mt. Vernon

Dr. Claffey offers diagnostic assistance and advanced surgical techniques, including endoscopic, laparoscopic, laser, and traditional surgical solutions to treat a wide variety of problems.

OFFICE ADDRESS: 4218 Lincolnshire Drive, Mt. Vernon, IL
OFFICE PHONE: (618) 242-8480

   


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