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Surgery

Whenever you need inpatient or outpatient surgery, you can be assured that you will receive the highest quality care.

a male and female surgeon looking down at patient

With more than 16,000 square feet of space, the Surgery Center has a spacious waiting/registration area; a private family consult room; four surgery suites and private pre- and post-operative patient rooms.

  • Multiple operating rooms support a full range of surgical procedures.
  • The Ambulatory Surgery Unit within the Surgery Center has private rooms for patients undergoing outpatient procedures.
  • For patient privacy and convenience, surgery patients are discharged through a separate exit near the visitor parking lot.
  • To learn more, call 217-324-8547. 

Family Communication System

Family members can track their loved one's progress through every stage of care via a real-time display monitor in the lounge. Text message updates are also available during surgery for added peace of mind.

Highly Skilled Surgeons

Our Surgery Center offers state-of-the-art procedures as well as an outstanding team of highly skilled surgeons and compassionate nurses. Both inpatient and outpatient surgical care is available, with a focus on the following specialties:

  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy
    • Appendectomy
    • Lipoma & cyst removal
  • Gynecology
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Urology
Woman patient with husband by her side and caring nursing staff

Outpatient Surgery

The greatest benefit of outpatient surgery is you get to return home the same day a surgical procedure is performed. This results in reduced stress and quicker recovery times because most people prefer to be in the comfort of their own home, rather than in the hospital while recuperating.

Don't think you have to travel to a larger facility in the city for great care. You can receive the same care - if not better - at HSHS St. Francis Hospital.

Common outpatient procedures:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
    • ACL repair
    • MCL repair
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
    • Rotator cuff repairs
    • Bicep repairs
    • Labral repairs
  • Fracture Care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatry
    • Bunionectomy
    • Fusion
    • Tarsal tunnel release
    • Achilles tendon repair