Caring for central Illinois since 1939.
Physician-owned and fiercely independent — so every decision starts and ends with the patient.
What Guides Us
Improve health. Provide value. Serve community. Three commitments, unchanged for more than 85 years.
Improve Health
More than 650 physicians and advanced practitioners across 80+ specialties, bringing the latest treatments and technology to central Illinois.
Provide Value
An exceptional experience for every patient, every time — nationally ranked care teams, modern facilities and digital tools that make care easier.
Serve Community
Our physicians, nurses and employees live and work in the 20+ counties we serve. Your neighbors, caring for your neighbors.
Our Story
From one office to a region — the milestones that made Springfield Clinic what it is.
- 1939
Founded in Springfield
A small group of physicians opens a single office with a shared belief: exceptional care, close to home.
- 1965
Growing Specialties
New specialty departments bring care to town that patients once traveled hours to reach.
- 1997
The Eveloff Award
An annual tradition begins — honoring founding partner A. Raymond Eveloff by celebrating clinical excellence.
- 2019
Expanding the Region
Growth across central Illinois brings Springfield Clinic care to Peoria and beyond.
- Today
A Community of Caring
90 locations across 20+ counties — still physician-owned, still independent.
- 1939
Founded in Springfield
A small group of physicians opens a single office with a shared belief: exceptional care, close to home.
- 1965
Growing Specialties
New specialty departments bring care to town that patients once traveled hours to reach.
- 1997
The Eveloff Award
An annual tradition begins — honoring founding partner A. Raymond Eveloff by celebrating clinical excellence.
- 2019
Expanding the Region
Growth across central Illinois brings Springfield Clinic care to Peoria and beyond.
- Today
A Community of Caring
90 locations across 20+ counties — still physician-owned, still independent.
Where We Serve
From one Springfield office to a region — wherever home is in central Illinois, exceptional care is close by.
Our Leadership
Physician-owned and physician-led. Select a leader to read their full bio.
Board of Directors
Practicing physicians direct how medicine is practiced here. It is a model that keeps doctors and patients at the center of every decision.

Christopher Wottowa, MD
Board Chairman
Sunil Agarwal, MD, MPH, PhD
Cardiology
Trupesh Chanpura, MD, MHA
Critical Care Medicine
Megan Forshee, DO
Women’s Health
James Fullerton, MD
General Surgery
Amit Gupta, MD
Medical Oncology
Bryan Kellenberger, MD
Family Medicine
Paul Pacheco, MD, MBA
Colon & Rectal Surgery
William Putman, MD
Women’s Health
Gaurav Sangwan, MD
Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Jennifer Schuermann, MD
Family Medicine
Steven Tsoraides, MD, FACS
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAnnual Awards
Every year we honor the people who set the standard for everyone else.
The Eveloff Award
Awarded each year to one physician for clinical excellence — honoring A. Raymond Eveloff, founding partner and local pediatrician.
The Golden Leaf Award
Recognizing an advanced practice provider who exemplifies clinical excellence, leadership and patient-centered care.
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