Attention Aetna Patients
Termination Notice from Aetna, Effective January 1, 2027
News
Catch up on the latest announcements, events, and stories from our team.
United Healthcare Policy Update
As of January 1, 2026, United Healthcare (UHC) has changed policies for some of their plans.
Lincoln Surgical Associates Now Serving Breese and Highland
Practice expands surgical services to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals
Lincoln Surgical Associates Family Medicine Division
On January 1, 2025, Lincoln Surgical Associates, Ltd. added new primary care providers into the LSA Family Medicine Division.
Cutting Edge News: Surgeon Spotlight - Dr. Loethen
Award-Winning Surgeons
Current and past Lincoln Surgical Associates surgeons have been recognized locally and regionally for their work in the medical field.
Lincoln Surgical Associates Partnership with United HealthCare of the Midwest
UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that Lincoln Surgical Associates will continue to be a provider in the United HealthCare network.
JAMA Surgical Publishes Investigation of Top-Ranking Hospitals and Patient Outcomes
Medical Director James Clanahan, MD, FACS, Attends Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium
Cutting Edge News: Recent Studies
Lincoln Surgical Implements Hybrid Practice Model
Recently, Lincoln Surgical Associates evolved its practice model to allow patients more access to our elective surgeons.
Cutting Edge News: Laparoscopic Surgery in Elderly Patients
Cutting Edge News: Individualized Gallbladder Surgery Available in the Metro East
American Cancer Society Lowers Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Guideline
Recently, the American Cancer Society lowered the age at which patients at average risk for colorectal cancer should be screened from 50 to 45.