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When this occurs and is accompanied by pain, it is best to take action. Chronic pain is a messenger that should not be ignored. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose the cause and prescribe an effective treatment plan. The physician can provide options for pain management that focus on reducing the inflammation detrimental to joint health. SIU Medicine provides a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, from everyday bone and joint care to highly sophisticated treatments and procedures. Our goal is to restore function and mobility, while avoiding surgery whenever possible.

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Signals are carried by blood vessels, muscles and nerves, and processed by the brain. Diseases that affect the nervous system are corrosive and all-to-familiar: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and ALS, to name a few. When one of these illnesses disrupts your wiring, the impact can be life-changing. SIU Medicine uses an interconnected team approach to help patients with brain and nervous system disorders. 

Our departments of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry comprise a single-site outpatient clinic care center, the Neuroscience Institute, staffed by more than 50

Shortness of breath can be a symptom of a number of conditions that affect the lungs, airways and blood vessels carrying blood into and out of the lungs.

The first step to breathing easier: Make an appointment with a member of SIU’s pulmonology team to see what is causing your lung problem, and learn how relief is possible. 

We have physicians with extensive clinical experience and innovative treatment programs to advance the science of respiratory care. Whether you are experiencing new symptoms related to a lung disorder or have already received a diagnosis, our specialists provide a

Simmons Cancer Institute is the premier cancer care center in the region, home to SIU Medicine’s hematology and oncology units. Cancer treatment plans are formed collectively by our oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, counselors and chemotherapy-certified medical staff. Unique plans are tailored to each patient. The multidisciplinary collaborations provide the most effective care for you and your family, in the most efficient manner possible.

Commitment to our patients is strengthened through our participation in clinical trials and basic science research. Clinical studies test or compare

Hormones help control your mood, growth and development, the way your organs work, metabolism and reproduction. When your glands aren’t working properly, a knowledgeable specialist can help readjust this balance.

Endocrinologists and primary care physicians are also on the lookout for metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions borne from a sedentary lifestyle. When they occur together, it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These include increased high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride

Otolaryngologists assist with a range of health problems that affect the ear, nose and throat. Hearing loss, dizziness and sinus troubles are some of the most common conditions that these physicians treat. 

Audiology is a medical specialty that diagnoses and treats hearing and hearing-related disorders. Audiologists assist patients with hearing loss and provide proactive treatments for its early detection and prevention. 

SIU Medicine is also an international leader in auditory research. Our scientists have improved the understanding of how the brain processes sound impulses and discovered

The cardiologists and vascular surgeons at SIU Medicine want to help keep every heart beat steadily and blood flowing smoothly. They take the time to listen and understand your symptoms and concerns.

SIU Medicine’s Division of Cardiology is a multidisciplinary team of board-certified cardiac experts in heart arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure (or hypertension), congestive heart failure and more. They will diagnose your condition and establish an effective treatment plan tailored for your particular needs. In addition to our cardiologists, our Family Medicine and Pediatrics teams

Physicians in our infectious diseases teams are recognized authorities in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious illnesses in children and adults. Our team offers compassionate, professional care in our clinics and through our hospital partnerships. Faculty physicians treat patients with inherited or acquired immunodeficiency, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapies.  

Some infectious diseases can be easily treated, but others require specialized diagnosis and treatment. Vaccines are an effective line of defense for some of the more virulent diseases.

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SIU Medicine is the largest multi-specialty physician group in the region, with nearly 300 full-time physicians and other medical professionals who provide world-class patient care that is both convenient and affordable. Our innovative care and training programs have been recognized by national and international medical associations and emulated by others. Some have interpreted the school’s mission as filling the region with primary care physicians. Certainly, the numbers support that: about half of our 3,000+ graduates have chosen primary care. And according to the Association for American