Gautam Jha, MD
Internal Medicine & Primary Care for Adults & Children 12 and Older · Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Now open in Effingham — seeing patients from October 15, 2026
Telehealth visits available at other hours.
Personal, unhurried primary care from a physician who knows you. New patients welcome.
Call 877-ASK-DRJHAGet directionsServices
Annual physicals & wellnessIncluding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
Chronic disease careDiabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart and lung conditions.
Preventive careScreenings and vaccinations.
Sick visitsCare for new illnesses and concerns.
Women’s healthWell-woman exams and Pap smears.
Geriatric medicineCare for older adults, including full medication checks and review.
Children 12 and olderPrimary care for teens and children age 12 and up.
Expert Opinion
Second opinions and in-depth review of complex or unclear medical problems, from a board-certified internist. Bring your records and questions.
Weight Loss
Physician-supervised medical weight loss: a personal plan for nutrition and activity, review of weight-related conditions, and evaluation for weight-loss medications when appropriate.
Hospital Staff Privileges
Salem Township HospitalSalem, Illinois
SSM Health St. Mary’s HospitalCentralia, Illinois
SSM Health Good Samaritan HospitalMount Vernon, Illinois
Insurance
We accept Medicare and Medicaid.Preferred provider with HealthLink, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Visit us
Address1901 S 4th Street, Suite 30
Effingham, IL 62401
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone877-ASK-DRJHA (877-275-3754)
Phone hours: Mon–Thu, 10 AM–2 PM Central
Available at other hours through telehealth
Phone hours: Mon–Thu, 10 AM–2 PM Central
Available at other hours through telehealth
Fax & emailFax: (855) 695-3333
gautamjha@gautamjhamd.com
gautamjha@gautamjhamd.com
For a medical emergency, call 911.