Lincoln Surgical Associates and Rural Family Medicine Announce Merger
Working together allows both clinics to stay independent while extending surgical care in Southwest Illinois
Rural Family Medicine in Mascoutah and Freeburg has joined Lincoln Surgical Associates in Shiloh. On January 1, 2025, Rural Family Medicine became a division of Lincoln Surgical Associates.
“We are excited to be a part of this merger as we are always exploring ways to expand the reach of our surgical services,” said James J. Clanahan, MD, FACS, president of Lincoln Surgical Associates. “Rural Family’s culture and care delivery ideals align perfectly with Lincoln Surgical’s, making this match a good one for both organizations.”
As healthcare continues to evolve, Lincoln Surgical Associates and Rural Family Medicine will continue to provide independent and personalized healthcare to patients in Southwest Illinois.
“At Rural Family Medicine, we always put our patients first,” said Todd Vonderheide, MD, a physician with Rural Family Medicine. “Partnering with Lincoln Surgical Associates will allow us to continue offering personalized healthcare to each of our patients while staying an independent practice. We have a solid team of doctors and providers, many from Southwest Illinois, committed to providing quality family medicine to their hometowns.”
About Lincoln Surgical Associates
Lincoln Surgical Associates offers a multidisciplinary approach to meeting patients’ surgical needs. Specializing in advanced minimally invasive surgery, Lincoln Surgical provides state-of-the-art treatment and expertise in all areas of general surgery including breast, endocrine, colon and rectal, and foregut treatment.
About Rural Family Medicine
Rural Family Medicine is an independent group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants specializing in overall healthcare for patients of all ages. The practice has locations in Mascoutah and Freeburg, Illinois. Learn more at www.ruralfamilymedicine.com