SIHF Healthcare
Emergency Medicine • East Saint Louis, IL • Since 1985
About
SIHF Healthcare in East Saint Louis - What it is: A nonprofit health care provider operating within SIHF Healthcare, with services across primary care and specialty areas. - Network presence: Part of SIHF Healthcare, with locations in the United States (4 offices). East Saint Louis area is associated with SIHF’s Sauget, Illinois headquarters and services footprint in the region. - Services likely relevant to East St. Louis area: family medicine, pediatric care, behavioral health, dental care, OB/GYN, cardiology, ENT, HIV services, maternal/infant programs, and community health initiatives (e.g., Healthy Start, Lifelong health programs). Louis as part of its service region. If you’re looking for specific East St.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
Cahokia Heights, 100 North 8th Street Suite 232, East St. Louis, IL 62201; East St. Louis - 8th Street, 100 North 8th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62201; SIHF InstaCare, 2001 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone
618.337.2597 (Main at Cahokia Heights East St. Louis) and 618.274.9105 (Internal/Family Medicine at East St. Louis 8th Street) and 618.301.4505 (SIHF InstaCare) plus after-hours line 618.398.9666
Managerbpatrick@sihf.org
Opening Hours
SIHF locations list multiple sites with varied hours; East St. Louis locations show hours such as Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (general), and other sites list 8:30am - 5:00pm; InstaCare hours 10:00am - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Emergency Care
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Internal/Family Medicine: 618.274.9105| Fax: 618.274.9101
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- HelpConnectUsa: 4.7/5 (353)
- LocateHub: 4.7/5 (356)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and thorough medical staff
- Attentive, caring, and compassionate bedside manner
- Welcoming and supportive patient environment
- Strong patient-provider relationships built over many years
- Effective communication regarding health concerns and treatments
Common complaints
- Billing and payment process concerns
- Difficulty accessing care without upfront co-pay despite financial hardship policies
"Dr. Albarcha has amazing bed side manner. He actually listens and responds to what is best for me, his patient. I am grateful to have him as my PCP. Thank you!"
— LocalityBiz (Review by Davesa Brown)"I have been a patient of Dr Johnson for many years. He has helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. He is always very caring and compassionate. I always look forward to my visits with him, even the phone visits. His staff has always been great as well."
— LocalityBiz (Review by Miztria)"I went there to see the doctor... The copay was $30.00. I need my diabetes medicine. I would like for them to bill me for the $30.00 so that I can see the doctor."
— Better Business Bureau (Complaint Summary)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SIHF plans new hospital to replace Touchette in Cahokia Heights | Belleville News-Democrat — Feb 25, 2026
- SIHF Healthcare proposes $231 million replacement of Cahokia Heights’ Touchette Regional Hospital | Health News Illinois — Mar 16, 2026
- SIHF Healthcare Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village in Cahokia Heights, Advancing Its Vision for Healthier Communities | RiverBender.com — Nov 11, 2025
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