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
The people accountable for keeping care exceptional — in their own words.
Rebecca Birenbaum, JD, MBA
“Everyone should have a voice and be heard.”
Kenneth R. Sagins, MD, FAAP
“Whether in the exam room or the Board room, it’s never one person who achieves goals; it’s always a team approach.”
Samantha Johannsen
“It’s through our connections with each other and working together that we can achieve our biggest goals.”
Ryan Caldwell
“Leadership is pouring myself into my relationships with other people and helping them develop and grow.”
Katie Bussing
“Making Springfield Clinic a great place to work; empowering our workforce to provide an exceptional patient experience.”
Michelle Clatfelter
“If you put the patient at the center of the decision-making, the rest will fall into place.”
Nick Fuchs
“Relationships, real trust, are at the center of everything.”
Zach Kerker
“Death to “it’s always been done this way.””
Cal Thomas
“Seeing the collective effort of the team coming together — celebrating those wins together.”
Sunny Hampsey
“Making a difference through service, growth through embracing the grey.”
Christine Stuenkel, RN, MBA
“Support the team, every step of the way. Put the team first, and let them be seen.”
Tom Fitch, S.E.
“If we’re not failing, that means we’re not doing anything.”
Board of Directors
Practicing physicians direct how medicine is practiced here — a model that keeps doctors and patients at the center of every decision.
- Christopher Wottowa, MDOrthopedics
- Sunil Agarwal, MD, MPH, PhDCardiology
- Trupesh Chanpura, MD, MHACritical Care Medicine
- Megan Forshee, DOWomen’s Health
- James Fullerton, MDGeneral Surgery
- Amit Gupta, MDMedical Oncology
- Bryan Kellenberger, MDFamily Medicine
- Paul Pacheco, MD, MBAColon & Rectal Surgery
- William Putman, MDWomen’s Health
- Gaurav Sangwan, MDPulmonary & Sleep Medicine
- Jennifer Schuermann, MDFamily Medicine
- Steven Tsoraides, MD, FACSColon & Rectal Surgery
Annual 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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