Department of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine • Peoria, IL • Since 1970
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About
- The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is a campus of the UIC system, located in Peoria, Illinois. It is part of the nation’s largest public medical school with four campuses. - UICOMP emphasizes small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, hands-on clerkships, strong faculty mentorship, and a large clinical/teaching environment with a substantial referral base and modern facilities. - The institution educates about 244 medical students and around 300 physician residents annually. It combines teaching with clinical practice in a research-focused university setting. - Founded: 1970 - Type: Higher education medical school campus - Location: Peoria, Illinois - Contact: (309) 671-3000 - Homepage: peoria.medicine.uic.edu - Notable affiliations: Part of University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria campus - Department context: The med school includes an Internal Medicine focus among its broader medical education, education, and research activities, within a collaborative, multi-department environment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kristen Chambers-Damm, MD – Internist, Peoria, IL): 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews (4 written))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Vivian Salazar, MD – Internist, Peoria, IL): 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews (5 written))
- Healthgrades (Dr. James Adams, MD – Internist, Peoria, IL): 4.6 Star Rating (11 reviews (4 written))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Robert Meister, MD – Internist, Peoria, IL): 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews (6 written))
- Localitybiz (OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, Peoria, IL): Unspecified (multiple patient reviews; includes 1-star content) (Not provided)
Patients praise
- Doctors reported as listening to concerns and explaining conditions well
- Appointments characterized as not being rushed (for some physicians)
- Positive staff/helpfulness and patient trust mentioned in reviews
- Thoroughness/carefull review of medical records and following through on tests/referrals (in some reviews)
Common complaints
- Complaints about billing/insurance-related charges tied to annual physicals (per review)
- Negative experiences including perceived lack of interest, poor follow-up, delays, and unsafe/substandard care allegations
- Rudeness/carelessness of staff (e.g., blood draw/lab experience) and late visits without notice in some reviews
- Hurry/communication problems, wrong diagnoses, and procedure scheduling mishaps mentioned
"“Always listens, looks you in the face. Asks as many questions as you want.”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Kristen Chambers-Damm, MD (Peoria, IL)"“Be careful. She will pad the bill during physical”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Vivian Salazar, MD (Peoria, IL)"“Extremely disappointed… lack of follow up unless they want their office visit scheduled because that translates into dollars for them.”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Robert Meister, MD (Peoria, IL)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Jacqueline Fischer, MD – Peoria, IL | Internal Medicine - Apr 17, 2026
- Dr. Morgan R. Stricker, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Peoria, IL - May 10, 2026
- Dr. Benjamin R. Pflederer, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Peoria, IL - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Philip J. Mead, MD - Pulmonologist in Peoria, IL - May 14, 2026
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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