Joon Ahn MD

Essentia Health in Centralia is dedicated to making a healthy difference in people's lives through their network of 71 clinics and 14 hospitals spanning across multiple states. With outpatient locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Idaho, Essentia Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to communities in the region. Generated from their website's infomation

Dr. Amit Bhandarkar is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who is globally trained and fellowship-certified. He is located at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL. Dr. Bhandarkar incorporates comprehensive pain management into his practice by addressing pain as a critical symptom. He is committed to efficient and compassionate care. Combining advanced surgical skills with a deep understanding of patients' diverse needs, Dr. Bhandarkar provides personalized and effective treatment plans.​ His dedication to evidence-based medicine is supported by numerous international publications, affirming his role as an expert in spine surgery. ​He treats patients 18 years of age or older for a wide variety of spine and neck conditions.​

The SSM Health Medical Group's multi-specialty location at 402 N. Pleasant Ave. in Centralia, Illinois, is on the campus of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia and provides specialty services including podiatry as well as orthopedic spine surgery and pain management.