Hayley Ralph, MD, provides care with the Springfield Clinic's Family Medicine Department and sees patients at Springfield Clinic Peoria North Knoxville.Dr. Ralph earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. She completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in O'Fallon, Ill.Dr. Ralph knew she wanted to be doctor ever since she was... Read More about Hayley A. Ralph, MD

Derek Minor, MD, is with the Springfield Clinic's General Surgery Department.Dr. Minor both earned his medical degree from and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.Dr. Minor's interest in medicine started close to home with his father's heart disease. "Just watching him go to his visits, seeing all the different medicines they tried and... Read More about Derek C. Minor, MD

Dr. McMillin offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Peoria. Dr. McMillin sees fewer patients, which means he has more time to offer. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. McMillin is... Read More about Dr. Matthew J. McMillin, MD

Joshua Croland, MD, followed his parents' footsteps in joining the medical field with his father being an optician and his mother being a nurse."I like talking to people, and that is 95% of OB/GYN," says Dr. Croland. "Talking to people about their care, working with them and developing that patient relationship is where it is for me."Dr. Croland earned his... Read More about Joshua A. Croland, MD

Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Eric Cox received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. Dr. Cox's practice runs the breadth of general surgery providing services ranging from cancer care to hernia repairs. Dr. Cox makes it a priority to get to... Read More about Eric M. Cox, MD, FACS

Dr. Garcia is one of only three providers in the Peoria area that offers minimally invasive, robotic procedures. She places special emphasis on empowering women to take charge of their health, and her patients describe her as both caring and collaborative. She says one of the best parts of her job is working hand in hand with patients as a... Read More about Xochitl L. Garcia, MD, FACOG, MIGS

Dr. Crawford attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Ky., for his medical degree. He was a pioneer in robotic surgery starting in 2002 and built the robotics curriculum for resident physicians at University of Illinois in Peoria starting in 2004.Dr. Crawford completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery when it was brand new in 1998.Top Areas of... Read More about David L. Crawford, MD, FACS

Dr. Evans completed his medical degree and general surgery residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. He then went on to complete a critical care fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Co."Trauma is a little bit of the unknown," he says, "which is part of why I like it. It can be... Read More about Chadrick R. Evans, MD, FACS

Dr. Hopping's interest in the field of medicine began during hospital visits with his grandmother, who was ill with lupus. Growing up doing carpentry and other jobs that required work with his hands, Dr. Hopping felt that surgery was a good fit for his future. He completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, followed... Read More about Jacob R. Hopping, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Reuben Valenzuela, MD, provides care with the Neurology Department at Springfield Clinic Peoria. "After a short time in medical school, I knew I wanted to specialize in neurology." says Dr. Valenzuela. Dr. Valenzuela earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria (UICOMP).... Read More about Reuben M. Valenzuela, MD

Jeffrey R. Ruskusky, DPM, FACFAS, developed an interest in the medical field as a child who frequently required medical care. He knew he wanted to help people in the same way he had been helped.His family ties drew him to the podiatry specialty. "My dad was a podiatrist, and as I got older, my interest grew," he says. "Once I... Read More about Jeffrey R. Ruskusky, DPM, FACFAS

Gabor Matos, MD, is a part of the Springfield Clinic's Cardiology Department with over twenty years of experience providing cardiovascular care in central Illinois.Dr. Matos earned his medical degree from the University of Pécs Medical School in Pécs, Hungary. He completed both his internal medicine residency and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill.Gaining exposure... Read More about Gabor F. Matos, MD