Staff Providers

Specialty:
Family Practice
Years of Service at CAH:
8/01/16 – Present
Phone:
(217) 854-3881
Residency:
Dr. Adams is a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Louis University.
Bio:
Dr. Adams is board certified in family medicine and trained to see patients from infant to geriatric, both for chronic and acute conditions. Dr. Adams will be located in the new Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad. He is accepting new patients and appointments in both clinic locations (Carlinville and Girard). Appointments can be made by calling Carlinville Family Health Care at 217-854-3881 or Girard Family Health Care at 217-627-2222.

Specialty:
Orthopedics and Sport’s Medicine
Years of Service at CAH:
03/01/2016 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-3141 ext. 250
Bio:
Dr. El Bitar completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City (2015). He also completed a spine fellowship at SIU School of Medicine (2014), a hip preservation fellowship at the American Hip Institute in Westmont, Ill. (2013) and an adult reconstruction fellowship at SIU School of Medicine (2012). Dr. El Bitar completed an orthopedic residency at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon (2011), where he also earned his medical and bachelor’s degrees. Before joining SIU HealthCare, Dr. El Bitar worked as a team physician for the University of Iowa’s football team, the Hawkeyes.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. El Bitar, call Carlinville Area Hospital at 217-854-3141, ext. 250. Appointments are available Monday through Wednesday.

Specialty:
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Years of Service at CAH:
05/01/2015 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-3881 ext. 452
Residency:
Dr. Borwick completed her residency at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL from 2000 – 2004.
Bio:
Dr. Borwick received her medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. She is an employee of Carlinville Area Hospital and serves as a Hospitalist where she will care for inpatients and will she also be available to outpatients through the Carlinville Family Health Care located in the new Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626 and Girard Family Health Care at 205 South Third Street, Girard, IL 62640.

Specialty:
Pediatrics
Phone:
(217) 854-5099
Residency:
Dr. Castaldo completed his pediatric residency at Southern Illinois University.
Bio:
Dr. Castaldo received his medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is an employee of Springfield Clinic and sees patients at Springfield Clinic Wabash location located at 2200 Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL and Springfield Clinic Carlinville located in the new Carlinville Area Hospital Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL.

Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Years of Service at CAH:
07/01/1981 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-9411
Residency:
Dr. Chopra completed his residency at Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, IL from 1978 – 1981.
Bio:
Dr. Chopra received his medical degree from the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India in 1974. Dr. Chopra maintains a private office at 604 North Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626.

Specialty:
Pediatrics
Years of Service at CAH:
09/28/1998 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-3881
Residency:
Dr. Cruz completed her residency at SIU Pediatric Residency from 1994 – 1997 and SIU Family Practice Residency from 1993 – 1994.
Bio:
Dr. Cruz received her medical degree from the Far Eastern University School of Medicine in Manila, Philippines in 1987 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is an employee of Carlinville Area Hospital where she sees  outpatients through the Carlinville Family Health Care located in the new Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626.

Specialty:
Internal Medicine, with Interest in Geriatrics and general adult medicine
Years of Service at CAH:
07/17/2008 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-5099
Residency: Dr. O’Brien completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.
Bio:
Dr. O’Brien received her Internal Medicine Physician Degree from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Springfield, Illinois in 1998 and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She spent 7 years as an Associate Professor, Internist and President at Associated Physicians LLP in Madison, Wisconsin before moving back to her hometown, Carlinville, IL. Dr. O’Brien maintains a private office at Springfield Clinic, Carlinville Office, 101 McCasland, Carlinville, IL 62626.

Specialty:
Pediatrics
Years of Service at CAH:
04/20/2005 – present
Phone:
(217) 839-3900
Residency:
Dr. Polo completed her combined Internal Medicine/Pediatric Residency from 1996 – 1997 and Pediatric Residency from 1997 – 1999 at St. Louis University School of Medicine and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Bio:
Dr. Polo received her medical degree from U of I in Peoria, IL in 1996 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Polo maintains a private office at 807 Broadway, Gillespie, IL 62033.

Specialty:
Family Practice
Years of Service at CAH:
07/31/2010 – present
Phone:
(217) 854-3881
Residency:
Dr. Wilkens completed her Family Medicine Residency at Aurora’s St. Luke’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in June 2010.
Bio:
Dr. Wilkens received her Medical Degree in 2007 from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is an employee of Carlinville Area Hospital and maintains two Rural Health Clinics – Carlinville Family Health Care located in the new Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626 and Girard Family Health Care at 205 South Third Street, Girard, IL 62640.

Specialty:
Family Practice at Carlinville Family Health Care
Phone:
217-854-3881
Bio:
Ann received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1998 from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She received her post graduate certification as a Nurse Practitioner in 2013 from the University of Wisconsin in Mequon, WI. Ann specializes in wellness/prevention and memory assessment. Ann is available through Carlinville Family Health Care located in the new Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad Street, Carlinville, IL.

Specialty:
Family Practice at Carlinville Family Health Care
Phone:
217-854-3881
Bio:
Rachel Pranger received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1991 from the College of St. Francis in Springfield, IL. Rachel obtained her post graduate certification as a Board Certified Physician Assistant. Rachel specializes in wellness/prevention and memory assessment.

Specialty:
Family Practice at Girard Family Health Care
Phone:
217-627-2222
Bio:
Rhonda Harms received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1991. She obtained her post graduate certification as an Advanced Practitioner in 1993. Rhonda specializes in women’s health and joint injections.

Specialty:
Internal Medical Hospitalist at Carlinville Area Hospital
Years of Service at CAH:
Bio:
Debbie received a Bachelor of Nursing in 2003 and her post graduate certification as Nurse Practitioner in 2005 from Barnes Jewish Hospital College of nursing. Debbie received her Board Certification in 2006. Debbie licensed in both Illinois and Missouri. Debbie specializes in women’s health and early prevention. She is an employee of Carlinville Area Hospital and serves as a Hospitalist where she will care for inpatients

Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Phone:
217-839-4491
Bio:
Wayne Blevins, Jr., originally from Dorchester, IL, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Health Science Physician Assistant degree in 1991. Wayne has been a member of the Florida Academy of physician Assistants serving as President for one year and serving as the Legislative and Government Affairs Chairman for two years. Wayne has been a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants serving two years on the House of Delegates Committee. Wayne has special interests in cardiac diseases, cardiac stress testing, dermatologic procedures and health and wellness.

Specialty:
Family Practice
Phone:
(217) 854-5099
Jessica is a graduate of Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, IL and is a Certified Physician Assistant.

Jessica sees patients at Springfield Clinic Carlinville located in the new Carlinville Area Hospital Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL

Specialty:
Pediatrics
Phone:
(217) 854-5099
Rebecca is a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL and a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Rebecca sees patients at Springfield Clinic Carlinville located in the new Carlinville Area Hospital Medical Office Building at 20613 North Broad, Carlinville, IL

Specialty:
Family Practice
Phone:
217-839-4491
Bio:
Originally from Gillespie, IL, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2002 from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. She obtained her post-graduate certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO in 2014. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Hollie’s interests include women’s health, preventative health and diabetes management.