About SIHF Healthcare - Alton
SIHF Healthcare in Alton is a full-service family medicine, pediatric, internal medicine, ob-gyn, and behavioral health practice located on the grounds of Alton Memorial Hospital. The practice accepts most insurances and offers a sliding fee scale. Reviews describe the doctors as thorough, detailed, caring, and amazing, noting they listen to patient needs and show genuine interest. The office staff is consistently pleasant and responsive, and the medical staff is capable. The practice is transitioning to a new staffing model, which has caused some confusion due to poor communication, though this is noted as an administrative issue. The patient portal is described as basic with significant shortcomings, including delays in posting test results and limited accessibility. Overall, the doctors are highly regarded for their caring approach and quality care.
Since I have been a patient at this location, I have been treated with nothing but respect. The quality of service, staff on hand and nurses doing their duties are all ahead of the game. I see Dr. Steele, and he is a listener, to the problems that you are having and does what he can to find a solution. It might not work the first time but Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was these problems. Give them a shot, I don't think you will be disappointed.
Dr. Patil was very thorough and detailed oriented and always had my best interest at the forefront during the time we spent together. I would refer him to family and friends ever given the opportunity. Keep up the good work my friend.
The office staff at the Alton location has always been pleasant and responsive. The medical staff has been capable.
They are transitioning to a different model. There is still a bit of confusion about the new staffing model due to poor communications and/or explanations. This is an administrative issue and not the office or medical team's fault.
The patient portal is basic (at best) do not expect Epic (BJC/SSM/OSF/MERCY) accessibility. The patient portal has significant shortcomings; you can message your provider(s) and view many (not all) test results and a short visit summary. Results are not always posted in real time. I have experienced delays...read full review