Female internal medicine doctor in white lab coat smiling in front of a royal blue backdrop.

Lindsey Atwood, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

About This Provider

Lindsey Atwood, MD, provides care with Springfield Clinic’s Primary Care team. She sees patients at Springfield Clinic Main Campus West.

Dr. Atwood earned her medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. She completed her residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Ind.

"For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor," Dr. Atwood says. "When I was young, I loved watching the television drama ER with my mom, Mary Atwood, who is a nurse practitioner with Springfield Clinic, and thought their jobs looked really fun." 

"I love being an internal medicine and pediatrics physician because I get to walk with my patients throughout their life journey," Dr. Atwood says. "I also enjoy getting to treat entire families and develop relationships with all of them."

In her free time, Dr. Atwood enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys engaging in outdoor activities.

Top 1% Patient Experience

This provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Education

Medical

  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

Residency

  • Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics

Locations

Brick exterior of multi-level medical office building in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West

1025 South 6th Street

Springfield, IL 62703-2403

Closed • Opens at 8:00 AM