SIHF Healthcare
Preventive Care • 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
Preventive Care
Address
2201 East St. Louis (address line inferred from context; city East St. Louis, IL)
Phone
618.274.9105 (Internal Medicine)
Managerbpatrick@sihf.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (typical PCMH primary care hours noted; exact hours not fully specified)
Emergency Care
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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SmartPay Financing, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid (implicit in PCMH context)
Financing: Certified Application Counselor; Financial Assistance (SmartPay); New Patient Financing Options (implicit)
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New Patient Welcome/PCMH onboarding
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- HelpConnectUsa: 4.7/5 (353 reviews (8th Street location))
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly stated (mixed user testimonials) (64 reviews (State Street location))
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and thorough doctors
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner
- Friendly and supportive staff
- Effective communication and active listening by providers
Common complaints
- Billing and payment disputes regarding copays and sliding fee programs
"Dr. Albarcha has amazing bed side manner. He actually listens and responds to what is best for me, his patient."
— LocalityBiz user review"He takes his time and listens to my health concerns. Appreciate the facts that he order tests and labs to rule out issues. Never rushes through my appointment."
— LocalityBiz user review"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 complaintSynthesized 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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