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Dr. Lydia Villafuerte, MD

Dr. Lydia Villafuerte, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lydia Villafuerte, MD is a family medicine physician in Springfield, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Far Eastern University in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Carlinville Area Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2950 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 588-7450

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Villafuerte specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Villafuerte's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Villafuerte

4.5

16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Margaret D – Apr 01, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Margaret Smith – Apr 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cmill in Springfield, IL – Dec 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lydia Villafuerte, MD is a family medicine physician in Springfield, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Far Eastern University in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Carlinville Area Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Far Eastern University

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Locations

Practice

South Sixth Medical Associates LLC2950 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62703
1

Practice

Memorial Medical Center701 N 1st St Springfield, IL 62781
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Carlinville Area Hospital

    20733 N Broad St
    Carlinville, IL 62626

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    94%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    17% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St
    Springfield, IL 62702
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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