Central Illinois now has two foot and ankle sub-specialists in the Springfield Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Department, and your patients do not need to travel to Chicago or St. Louis for high quality care for complex foot and ankle surgery, including: 

• Complex trauma 

• Reconstruction 

• Total Ankle Arthroplasty (primary and revision) 

• Reconstruction (primary and revision)

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Benjamin Stevens, MD

Since 2010, Benjamin Stevens, MD, has been part of the Springfield Clinic Orthopedic Surgery department seeing patients at Springfield Clinic 1st - 800 Building in Springfield.

Dr. Stevens earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., and his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Sigvard T. Hansen Jr. Foot and Ankle Institute (University of Washington Harborview Medical Center) in Seattle, Wash.

His practice is focused on foot and ankle reconstruction. “It’s easy for the foot and the ankle to affect every step you take,” he says. “Consequently, it is gratifying when you can help people out with their foot and ankle injuries because it changes their life for the better.”

Dr. Stevens’ practice is one of the few foot and ankle specialists in Illinois. He provides various care options including, but not limited to, revision surgeries, reconstruction fusions and complex trauma repairs. He also ranks in the Top 1% in patient experience nationally.  

Top Areas of Focus: 

• Bunions/Hammertoes 

• Charcot joint 

• Complex reconstruction 

• Flat feet 

• Fractures 

• Total ankle arthroplasty

Kathleen Kay, MD

Kathleen Kay, MD, earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed a foot and ankle fellowship at University of Washington Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Dr. Kay's inspiration to pursue a career in medicine came from her father who serves as an ophthalmologist in Effingham. Her desire to become an orthopedic surgeon grew out of her desire to help patients with mobility issues. "You can't get around if you can't walk; you can't enjoy kicking a ball around with your kids," she says. "It's incredibly satisfying to help patients regain their mobility and return to a more active, pain-free life."

Top Areas of Focus: 

• Bunions/Hammertoes 

• Charcot joint 

• Complex reconstruction 

• Flat feet 

• Fractures 

• Total ankle arthroplasty

David Purves, PA-C

David Purves, PA-C, collaborates with Dr. Benjamin Stevens and has been with Springfield Clinic since 2007. He has nearly 20 years of health care experience both as a physician assistant and certified athletic trainer. Beginning Dec. 5, 2025, David will be providing foot and ankle care at Springfield Clinic Peoria.

Regional coverage including Peoria beginning Dec. 5, 2025