SIU Carbondale Family Medicine

SIU Carbondale Family Medicine SIU Carbondale Family Medicine is a group of family physicians that are trained to care for the entire family. Your health care is primary to us.

The SIU Healthcare clinic was established in 1978 at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. We are pleased you have chosen SIU Healthcare as your medical home. SIU Healthcare is a group of family physicians that are trained to care for the entire family. We are concerned with each family member's total well-being. We believe that taking care of the entire family helps us better to understand each member. In addition, we are an accredited Family Medicine Residency which means we train physicians to be Family Medicine specialists with an emphasis on health care needs regardless of your age or gender. Emphasis is placed on patient education and prevention of illness. SIU Family Physicians clinic is staffed by qualified doctors (MD's & PA-C's) who have chosen their specialty certification in Family Medicine. You and your family will be assigned to one physician. This may be a resident physician or a faculty physician. A resident physician is a medical school graduate who is a licensed physician in the State of Illinois and is seeking advanced training in Family Medicine. A faculty physician is a specialist in Family Medicine. You will be seen by your assigned family physician at all possible times. Alternatively, you may be seen by another team physician who shares calls with your doctor. However, you may be assured that we will make every effort to provide you care with a physician you know.

11/12/2025
SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Please remember to plan ahead for your prescription refil...
11/05/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. Please remember to plan ahead for your prescription refills.

Happy Halloween from SIU Carbondale Family Medicine!
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from SIU Carbondale Family Medicine!

Substance use disorders are chronic diseases, like diabetes or high blood pressure. A person with substance use disorder...
10/22/2025

Substance use disorders are chronic diseases, like diabetes or high blood pressure. A person with substance use disorder can regain a healthy and productive life with treatment.

At the SIU Medicine Support Team for Addiction Recovery Treatment (START) clinic, we offer medications, therapy, and peer support services to help patients with addictions move forward in their recovery. Call 618-536-6621 to learn more or schedule an appointment with our team.

Pumpkins decorated by our staff at the Carbondale Pumpkin Glow.
10/20/2025

Pumpkins decorated by our staff at the Carbondale Pumpkin Glow.

10/09/2025

Early detection saves lives. A monthly breast self exam can help you notice changes and start the conversation with your doctor. Here's how to do it:
1️⃣ In Front of a Mirror
👉 Look for changes in size, shape, or skin (dimpling, swelling, redness)
👉 Check ni***es for changes or discharge
👉 Place hands on hips and flex chest muscles - watch for differences between sides

2️⃣ In the Shower
👉 Use the pads of your 3 middle fingers to check your entire breast and armpit
👉 Apply light, medium, and firm pressure
👉 Feel for lumps, knots, or thickened areas

3️⃣ Lying Down
👉 Place a pillow under your shoulder and right arm behind your head
👉 Use the opposite hand to check your breast and armpit with light, medium, and firm pressure
👉 Don't forget to check both breasts

🔔 Remember: breasts are naturally asymmetrical, but if you notice a new lump, change, or anything unusual, contact your healthcare provider.

10/06/2025

SIU Medicine congratulates its seven stellar recipients of the 2025 AMWA INSPIRE Award! The American Medical Women’s Association celebrates women physicians who exemplify the highest values of vision, integrity, service and mentorship in medicine and health care. Honored in this year’s group are:

Giovanna Caprirolo, MD, associate professor, Pediatrics

Dana Crosby, MD, professor, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Mary Dobbins, MD, professor, Family and Community Medicine

Myto Duong, MD, professor, Emergency Medicine

Pamela Hunter-Reach, MD, assistant professor and medical director, Family and Community Medicine-Carbondale

Deedra McLain, MD, assistant professor, Family and Community Medicine-Carbondale

Nichole Mirocha, DO, associate professor, Family and Community Medicine

“Dr. Chang was very kind and spent time going over my health concern. The staff who work at the front desk are very kind...
10/01/2025

“Dr. Chang was very kind and spent time going over my health concern. The staff who work at the front desk are very kind and friendly!”

Why a primary care provider mattersYour health deserves a team that knows you. A primary care provider helps you:• Get t...
09/24/2025

Why a primary care provider matters

Your health deserves a team that knows you. A primary care provider helps you:
• Get the right treatment by keeping track of your tests and care
• Stay ahead of health issues with care that grows with you
• Save time and money through preventive care
• Live longer and healthier — research shows it makes a difference
Don’t wait to put your health first. If you need a primary care provider, call SIU Center for Family Medicine today to book an appointment.

📞 618-536-6621

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300 W. Oak
Carbondale, IL
62901

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16185366621

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The SIU Healthcare clinic was established in 1978 at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. We are pleased you have chosen SIU Healthcare as your medical home. SIU Healthcare is a group of family physicians that are trained to care for the entire family. We are concerned with each family member's total well-being. We believe that taking care of the entire family helps us better to understand each member. In addition, we are an accredited Family Medicine Residency which means we train physicians to be Family Medicine specialists with an emphasis on health care needs regardless of your age or gender. Your health care is primary to us. Emphasis is placed on patient education and prevention of illness. SIU Family Physicians clinic is staffed by qualified doctors (MD's & PA-C's) who have chosen their specialty certification in Family Medicine. You and your family will be assigned to one physician. This may be a resident physician or a faculty physician. A resident physician is a medical school graduate who is a licensed physician in the State of Illinois and is seeking advanced training in Family Medicine. A faculty physician is a specialist in Family Medicine. You will be seen by your assigned family physician at all possible times. Alternatively, you may be seen by another team physician who shares calls with your doctor. However, you may be assured that we will make every effort to provide you care with a physician you know.