Dr. Richard Rethorst, MD, CMD, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Richard Rethorst, MD, CMD

Family Practitioner

4/5(9)
501 N Duquoin Benton IL, 62812
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4/5

About

Dr. Richard Rethorst is a family practitioner practicing in Benton, IL. Dr. Rethorst specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Rethorst possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Pittsburg State University Magna Cum Laude 1983

University of Kansas MD 1987

Board Certification

Family Medicine 1991

recertified: 1997

2003

2012

and now on quarterly exam extension with good standing

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Family Practice & ER Physician Rural SE Kansas Solo Practice 1990 - 1995
  • Part time Physician Champion for Medicalogic (EMR System) 1996 - 2000
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Practice Residency, Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care Cox Health Systems 1995 - 2004
  • Family Medicine St. Mary's Good Samaritan Medical Group of Benton Health Center 2004 - 2013
  • Medical Director Helia Nursing Home Benton IL 2013 - 2022
  • Family Medicine Franklin Hospital Outpatient Clinic Benton IL 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Society  
  • Illinois Medical Society  
  • AMDA (The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine)  
  • IMDA Illinois Chapter of AMDA.  

Dr. Richard Rethorst, MD, CMD's Practice location

Practice At 501 N Duquoin

501 N Duquoin -
Benton, IL 62812
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Family Healthcare Clinic, Franklin Hospital

201 Bailey Ln Fl 3 -
Benton, IL 62812
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New patients: 618-435-9793
https://www.franklinhospital.net/staff/bio.php?Richard_Rethorst_MD_CMD=&Family_Medicine_and_Geriatrics=&doc_id=67421

201 BAILEY LN -
BENTON, IL 62812
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New patients: 618-439-3161
Fax: 618-435-2969, 618-435-2216

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rethorst


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Dr. Richard Rethorst, MD, CMD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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FRANKLIN HOSPITALl

201 BAILEY LANE BENTON IL 62812

Head south on Duquoin Street 2953 ft
Turn left onto Petroff Road 2505 ft
Turn right onto North Main Street (IL 37) 2665 ft
Turn left onto Bailey Lane (IL 14) 706 ft
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HERRIN HOSPITALl

201 S 14TH ST HERRIN IL 62948

Head south on Duquoin Street 2953 ft
Turn left onto Petroff Road 2505 ft
Turn right onto North Main Street (IL 37) 1.3 mi
Enter Public Sq and take the 1st exit onto West Main Street (IL 14) 4661 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1356 ft
Merge left onto I 57 12.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1507 ft
Turn right onto Herrin Road 3.2 mi
Continue straight onto East Herrin Street 1.4 mi
Turn left onto North Park Avenue (IL 148) 3601 ft
Turn left onto East Lyerla Drive 400 ft
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21.2 miSee direction

MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITALl

900 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET DU QUOIN IL 62832

Head south on Duquoin Street 2953 ft
Turn left onto Petroff Road 2505 ft
Turn right onto North Main Street (IL 37) 1.3 mi
Enter Public Sq and take the 1st exit onto West Main Street (IL 14) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto Illinois Route 14 (IL 14) 3.8 mi
Continue straight onto State Street (IL 14) 3200 ft
Continue straight onto West State Street (IL 14) 1.8 mi
Continue straight onto East Egyptian Avenue (IL 14) 1335 ft
Continue straight onto Egyptian Avenue (IL 14) 10.0 mi
Turn right onto S Washington St (US 51) 2.6 mi
Continue straight onto South Washington Street 5216 ft
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HERRIN HOSPITALl

201 S 14TH ST HERRIN IL 62948

Head west on Bailey Lane (IL 14) 698 ft
Turn left onto North Main Street (IL 14) 4368 ft
Enter Public Sq and take the 1st exit onto West Main Street (IL 14) 4661 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1356 ft
Merge left onto I 57 12.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1507 ft
Turn right onto Herrin Road 3.2 mi
Continue straight onto East Herrin Street 1.4 mi
Turn left onto North Park Avenue (IL 148) 3601 ft
Turn left onto East Lyerla Drive 400 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

3333 W DE YOUNG MARION IL 62959

Head west on Bailey Lane (IL 14) 698 ft
Turn left onto North Main Street (IL 14) 4368 ft
Enter Public Sq and take the 1st exit onto West Main Street (IL 14) 4661 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1356 ft
Merge left onto I 57 16.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1.0 mi
Merge left onto West Deyoung Street (IL 13) 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1144 ft
Make a sharp left onto West Deyoung Street (IL 13) 2192 ft
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MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITALl

900 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET DU QUOIN IL 62832

Head west on Bailey Lane (IL 14) 698 ft
Turn left onto North Main Street (IL 14) 4368 ft
Enter Public Sq and take the 1st exit onto West Main Street (IL 14) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto Illinois Route 14 (IL 14) 3.8 mi
Continue straight onto State Street (IL 14) 3200 ft
Continue straight onto West State Street (IL 14) 1.8 mi
Continue straight onto East Egyptian Avenue (IL 14) 1335 ft
Continue straight onto Egyptian Avenue (IL 14) 10.0 mi
Turn right onto S Washington St (US 51) 2.6 mi
Continue straight onto South Washington Street 5216 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

22.0 miSee direction