Primary Care Physician in Mt. Vernon, IL & Centralia

At Advanced Surgical Technology, we provide general healthcare for your entire family. Public healthcare for patients of all ages is available from our primary care physicians in Mt. Vernon & Centralia, IL, & many other convenient locations throughout Southern Illinois. We can help you and your loved ones improve or maintain better health by preventing, diagnosing, and treating injury, illness, and disease.

Primary Care Services at a Glance

Service	What It Involves	Best For
Physicals	A general health evaluation is often required for school, sports, or employment	Patients needing documentation of their overall health status
Medicare Wellness Visits	An annual visit to review health history and build a personalized prevention plan	Patients enrolled in Medicare
Same-Day Appointments	Prompt evaluation of new or sudden symptoms	Acute illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent (non-emergency) concerns
Chronic Disease Management	Ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments over time	Patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol
Weight Loss Management	Personalized guidance and support toward long-term health goals	Patients seeking a structured approach to weight management

Who needs general healthcare?

Men, women, and children of any age and any health condition need general healthcare. Immunizations, screenings, and other preventative measures can help prevent various illnesses and allow for early detection and better outcomes when health problems arise.

Everyone, from infants to older people, can benefit from regular general healthcare services. Our primary care doctors in Mt. Vernon & Centralia, IL, & many other locations throughout Southern IL, are here to facilitate just that.

Primary Care Physicians in Mt. Vernon and Centralia, IL

Why Choose Us as Your Primary Care Physicians For the Entire Family?

At Advanced Surgical Technology, we are committed to delivering unparalleled and comprehensive care to our patients. Our mission is to provide superior medical services with the utmost integrity. Beyond primary care, we specialize in general, vascular, cosmetic, and aesthetic care.

Moreover, many insurance companies offer full coverage for preventative care services. We accept all insurance plans, including Medicaid and VA. We also accept most credit cards.

What can I expect with general healthcare from AST Primary Care?

When you come to our office for a provider visit, you can expect to have:

Measurements taken, including height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure
A thorough review of your medical and family history
Records made of your current medications and healthcare providers
Your health conditions and concerns addressed
A review of your risk factors
Personalized health recommendations
A schedule of preventative services, such as immunizations and screening

Insurance Coverage

We accept most major insurance plans. If you would like to find out if we accept your particular plan, please contact us.

ACCEPTED

Plans (A – H)

✓AARP
✓Aetna / Aetna HMO
✓Aetna Better Health FIDE
✓Aetna Better Health
✓Alliance Coal
✓Allied (without maximum allowable amount; contact us with questions)
✓American Plan Administrators PHCS
✓BCBS
✓BCBS Community
✓BCBS Community MMAI
✓Champ VA
✓Cigna
✓Consociate
✓Coventry
✓First Health Network / Medi-Share
✓Healthlink
✓IDPA (Medicaid)

ACCEPTED

Plans (I – W)

✓IPMG
✓Medica
✓Medicare
✓Meridian
✓Meritain Health
✓Molina
✓Molina Healthcare Complete Plus HMO (dual)
✓Mutual Medical
✓Mutual of Omaha
✓Railroad Medicare
✓Snedeker Risk Management / HopeTrust
✓TriCare
✓UHSS
✓UMR
✓UMWA
✓UnitedHealthcare
✓Wellcare Meridian Dual Align HMO

NOT ACCEPTED

Excluded Plans

✕Deaconess One Health
✕EPO Plans
✕Humana replacement policy
✕Limited Benefit Plans
✕Motor Vehicle Accident or Liability
✕Non-Approved HMO Plans
✕UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare HMO (non-established patients)
✕Veterans Administration (VA)
✕Wellcare

Coverage varies by plan, even within the same carrier. Please contact us to verify your benefits before your visit. Links above open third-party websites.

Primary Care FAQs

What are the advantages of general healthcare for the entire family?

General healthcare services help your family live healthier, with research linking primary care to a longer life. Preventative services, routine physicals, and early detection can help prevent minor health issues from becoming severe enough to require surgery or hospitalization. Seeing a primary care provider also saves time and money by addressing multiple health concerns in a single visit, including annual Medicare wellness visits. Many insurance plans cover preventative care at 100%.

What can a primary care provider diagnose?

Primary care providers are trained to evaluate and diagnose a wide range of conditions, from acute illnesses like colds and infections to chronic issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. They can also identify complex vascular conditions like venous disease symptoms, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), or visceral artery aneurysms, helping seamlessly refer you to advanced venous treatment options or other medical specialists when needed.

Does primary care treat both children and adults?

AST's primary care services are tailored to patients ages 16 and older, helping young adults, adults, and seniors manage all aspects of their overall health. Families seeking care for younger children are encouraged to contact our practice directly to discuss the most appropriate options.

What in-office procedures are available through primary care at AST?

AST offers various in-office procedures performed in a comfortable, private clinic setting. These include joint injections, trigger point injections, and BOTOX® injections for chronic migraines or cosmetic purposes.

Can a primary care provider help with weight loss?

Yes. Both Macey Gettinger, FNP-C, and Jana Tull, FNP-C, provide medical weight loss management through our primary care services. They offer personalized guidance tailored to your health goals, incorporating options like the AST Weight Loss Program, specialized peptide therapy, and evaluation for BioTE hormone therapy.

Is a same-day appointment available for sudden illness or injury?

Yes, same-day appointments are available for non-emergency situations that require prompt medical attention, such as sudden illness or minor injuries.

Does insurance cover primary care visits?

AST accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and VA benefits. Many preventative services are covered in full. Patients with specific coverage questions are encouraged to check with their insurance provider or contact our practice directly for assistance.

Insurances Accepted at Advanced Surgical Technology

We accept a wide range of insurance plans to help make your care as accessible as possible. Some of the plans we work with include:

Aetna / Aetna HMO
BCBS
Cigna
Medicare
Medicaid (IDPA)
Molina
TriCare
UnitedHealthcare

Don’t see your plan? We accept many others. Visit our Insurance and Payments page for the complete list, or call our office, and our team will gladly verify your benefits before your visit.