Lincoln Surgical Associates

03/16/2026

Not sure when to get your first screening colonoscopy? See what Deirdre Hart, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a colon and re**al surgeon at Lincoln Surgical Associates, has to say on the topic.

03/11/2026

Jennifer Spengler went to eight or nine doctors before her primary care provider referred her to Lincoln Surgical Associates' Dr. Deirdre Hart for a colon issue. Dr. Hart performed a colonoscopy and found a large mass in Jennifer's colon. Throughout her treatment, Dr. Hart made Jennifer feel comfortable with a straightforward, honest, and hands-on approach to her care and recovery. See what else Jennifer likes about Dr. Hart.

03/10/2026

Rural Family Medicine Associates has a new name: LSA Family Medicine Division. The name is changing, but the healthcare teams you've come to know in Mascoutah and Freeburg will stay the same.

We are only changing our name. Patients can expect the same amazing doctors, same patient-focused care, and at the same locations in Freeburg and Mascoutah! Our name is evolving; our commitment to a healthy community is not.

03/03/2026

Check out this video from Lincoln Surgical Associates and Colon and Re**al Surgeon Deirdre Hart, MD, FACS, FASCRS, to find out why getting a screening colonoscopy is so important.

02/18/2026

When Russell Phillips had complications from a colon resection, he was treated in the hospital by Lincoln Surgical Associates' Dr. Paul Loethen. Russell didn't meet Dr. Loethen until he was in rehab after surgery, and he considers it a miracle that Dr. Loethen was on call that day. Watch as Russell shares the emotional story of how Dr. Loethen saved his life.

02/14/2026

Your friends at Lincoln Surgical Associates hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day!

02/03/2026

Our colleagues at Rural Family Medicine Mascoutah were recently presented with a plaque from the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the practice's 30 years of service. Congratulations!

The Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce recently presented Rural Family Medicine Mascoutah with a plaque commemorating our practice's 30 years serving the Mascoutah community and surrounding areas. Dr. Judith Weis and her husband, Dr. Paul Reger (who retired from Rural Family Medicine in 2022), proudly accepted the plaque.

02/02/2026

Lincoln Surgical's Dr. D. Scott Crouch is an elective and emergency general surgeon who receives many five-star reviews! The patient quoted above also said, "Dr. Crouch exceeded all expectations from my first consultation to the surgery to my follow up. He thoroughly explained everything and never failed to put my mind at ease. He has an excellent bedside manner and their office answers phone calls and questions quicker than any office I've ever been to." See what other patients have to say about Dr. Crouch by visiting his profile page at https://www.lincolnsurgical.com/surgeon/d-scott-crouch

01/26/2026

Due to the inclement weather we are experiencing, Lincoln Surgical Associates will be closed Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience. The safety of our patients is our highest priority.

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, Lincoln Surgical Associates plans to open at noon on Monday, January 26. Please call the office 618.277.7400 before coming to your appointment to confirm our opening hasn’t been delayed further. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

01/22/2026

When Renee Hazen found a lump in her breast, she was referred to Dr. Michael Bergom at Lincoln Surgical Associates. Renee said that Dr. Bergom made sure she fully understood her diagnosis and helped coordinate her care with a plastic surgeon for her reconstruction. "If you want to feel taken care of...that's where you want to go," Renee said. Watch her story.

01/12/2026

The Lincoln Surgical team was excited to get together for our holiday party last week! Two of our founding surgeons—Dr. Jay Haines and Dr. William Casperson—even came to celebrate!