Pediatrics - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Pediatrics • Effingham, IL • Since 1977

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About

Summary for "Pediatrics at Sarah Bush Lincoln in Effingham": - Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) is a nonprofit health system in downstate Illinois, serving a 10-county area with a two-hospital system: Mattoon-based Sarah Bush Lincoln (150 beds) and Vandalia-based SBL Fayette County Hospital (25 beds). - It operates extensive outpatient services and clinics, including pediatrics, across more than 57 clinics in the region. - The organization emphasizes local decision-making and agility in responding to community health needs. - Key context: SBL provides comprehensive pediatric care as part of its broader range of services (including cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, and women's health) and supports regional health delivery through its clinics and stand-alone centers.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Prairie Pavilion I 1005 Health Center Drive, Suite 100 Mattoon, IL; SBL Bonutti Clinic Pediatrics, 1303 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 203 Effingham, IL; SBL Family Medical Center Pediatrics, 200 Richmond Ave. East, Suite 4 Mattoon, IL

Phone

217-258-4006

Email

sblbillingquestions@sblhs.org

Opening Hours

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Mattoon clinics); Hours: 7 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Effingham/Boneutti/other locations)

Website

https://www.sarahbush.org/services/pediatrics/

Services Offered

Pediatrics

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FAQs

What are the hours for SBL Pediatrics?

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday (Mattoon location)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive

U.S. News & World Report (Pediatrics): 5/5 (18 reviews)
Sarah Bush Lincoln (Pediatrics): 4.9/5 (39 ratings)

Patients praise

Providers are consistently described as thorough, compassionate, and experienced
High level of communication and ability to explain conditions clearly to parents and children
Prompt and proactive follow-up care, including home check-ins
Staff is patient and reassuring with nervous pediatric patients

Common complaints

Some reports of long wait times for appointments
General hospital-wide reports (not specifically pediatrics) of occasional difficulties receiving timely help when requested

"I was blown away by the exceptional care Cari provided. She was thorough and on top of everything! I have never been more impressed with a clinic in my life."

— Healthgrades review for Cari Fearday, PA-C

"Dr. Welsh is an absolute blessing to our family. Every experience we've had with her has been positive."

— Sarah Bush Lincoln patient profile for Dr. Abby Welsh

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].