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Dr. William Lanker, MD

Dr. William Lanker, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Lanker, MD is a family medicine physician in Monticello, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Carle Foundation Hospital and Kirby Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1002 Medical Center Dr Monticello, IL 61856
Telehealth available
(217) 762-2518

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lanker specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lanker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lanker

4.2
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
20%
20%

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What a disappointment. As a disabled customer who'd wanted to find a good fit, a doc to help with a host of issues moving forward in life, instead found discrimination and narrow minded, uncaring, morally unethical lack of treatment! Assumption based on solely on bias! Instead of meeting with me, finding a path forward, like a recommendation to a specialty clinic!, this doctor chose to wait until the day of my appointment and then cowardly asked his nurse to contact me and say he wouldn't meet with me! There was a simple, reasonable, and dignified solution to the problem, but that wasn't it! What I have been exposed to thus far has been a disgusting, minimizing, disheartening, disillusioning lack of care. Nevermind any level of quality! I have been summarily dismissed for the offense of having asked for help in an area of medicine they've chosen to judge not on years' worth of medical records, or known medicine, but on the fallonious opinion of a junior. Humiliating!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
importantusr – Feb 27, 2024
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Great Doctor
Dr. Lanker is a caring compassionate doctor who takes his time to listen and get to the bottom of your condition.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 22, 2023
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It seems that he actually really cares about your issues and concerns unlike other doctors I have been to. He's very friendly and smiley. His wait time for appointments are longer because he actually wants to spend time with all of his patients to make sure all of their issues are addressed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica in Monticello, IL – Oct 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Lanker, MD is a family medicine physician in Monticello, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Carle...read more

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Southern Illinois University At Carbondale

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Carle Foundation Hospital (Monticello)1002 Medical Center Dr Monticello, IL 61856
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kirby Medical Center

    1000 Medical Center Dr
    Monticello, IL 61856

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

    93%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    18% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St
    Urbana, IL 61801
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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