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Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
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Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Springfield, IL.
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Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Springfield, IL
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Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Springfield, IL.

About

Dr. Bitar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MILANO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Springfield, IL. Dr. Bitar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Bitar has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bitar received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Bitar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bitar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Bitar is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Fever
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Fever
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Fever
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Scarlet Fever
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blueprint Health
    PCPs Only HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Springfield Priority Care
    1836 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 789-1403
  2. 2 HSHS Medical Group Inc
    2329 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 789-1403
  3. 3 St Johns Hospital Laboratory
    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62769
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 544-6464
  4. 4 Carle Clinic Association PC
    1701 Curtis Rd, Champaign, IL 61822
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 365-6200

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2.3
Based on 3 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MILANO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bitar's profile.

Dr. Bitar frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Pharyngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerard Bitar, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital

    1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL