Sarah Bush Lincoln
Diagnostic Imaging • Effingham, IL • Since 1977
About
Summary: Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) is a nonprofit health system in downstate Illinois with two hospitals (Mattoon-based Sarah Bush Lincoln with 150 beds and Vandalia-based SBL Fayette County Hospital with 25 beds) and more than 57 clinics across 10 counties, plus stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice house. The system employs ~3,500 staff and has a medical staff of about 250, with annual revenue around $210 million. SBL emphasizes advanced imaging and diagnostic services, a growing robotics program, and Magnet-recognized nursing. The organization is locally governed and has recently expanded services, including acquisitions and new personnel in Effingham. For diagnostic imaging specifics at SBL Orthopedics in Effingham, SBL has imaging capabilities integrated within its orthopedic and specialty care footprint in the Effingham area.
Clinic Type
Diagnostic Imaging
Address
SBL Bonutti Clinic, 1303 W. Evergreen Ave, Suite 101, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone
217-342-5228
sblbillingquestions@sblhs.org
Opening Hours
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm – Monday through Friday
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Phone: 217-342-5228, Inquiries at main hospital location, Financial assistance page link in extras
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SBL Bonutti Clinic (Official SBL Website): 4.9/5 stars (55 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. M Saad Malik): 4.6/5 stars (35 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Hospital aggregate): 70% positive experience rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- High physician ratings for SBL orthopedics (e.g., SBL Bonutti Clinic consistently rated 4.9/5)
- Patients appreciate clear explanations from surgeons and staff regarding care and procedures
- Positive experiences with physical therapy and post-surgical recovery care
- Overall hospital patient experience rating is reported to be near or slightly above national averages
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding staff responsiveness and delays in receiving assistance
- Documented instances of procedural non-compliance regarding guardian notification and consent for diagnostic imaging (mammograms)
- General patient feedback on Yelp citing communication issues
"Nick is so personable and able to connect with you and explain things so that you are able to understand."
— Patient testimonial regarding SBL orthopedics careSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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