Lincoln Surgical Associates

05/18/2026

Keith Cornelius ended up in the emergency room after a diverticulitis flare-up. Lincoln Surgical Associates' Dr. Kevin Barnett performed emergency surgery and a colostomy to save Keith's life. Later, Dr. Lance Hale of Lincoln Surgical helped get Keith back on his feet after a colostomy reversal. See how our surgeons changed Keith's life:

Keith Cornelius ended up in the emergency room after a diverticulitis flare-up. Lincoln Surgical Associates' Dr. Kevin Barnett performed emergency surgery an...

05/14/2026

Lincoln Surgical Associates has updated our website! It now features a dedicated Patient Resources section, where you can find billing and invoice FAQs, fill out forms before an appointment, check out our educational resources, and see what other patients think of Lincoln Surgical in Patient Experiences. Take a look at lincolnsurgical.com/patient-experiences.

05/06/2026

May 6 is National Nurses Day, and Lincoln Surgical Associates is proud to celebrate our team of amazing surgical nurses! Thank you for everything!

04/22/2026

Aetna has informed us that effective January 1, 2027, the surgical providers of Lincoln Surgical Associates will no longer be in-network for Aetna patients. This could mean that you no longer have coverage for services, or you may pay higher out-of-pocket costs, unless you find a different provider that participates with Aetna.

As a patient covered by Aetna, what should I do if I have questions?

• Contact your employer or group health plan administrator.
• Contact the Aetna customer or member services department.
• Request information regarding other health plans with which LSA participates.
• Ask your Lincoln Surgical physician about transitioning care to another provider.

Learn more at https://www.lincolnsurgical.com/news/aetna

04/05/2026

Here's hoping you find everything you're looking for today. Have a wonderful Easter!

04/01/2026

Happy April Fools' Day! If you know Dr. Kevin Barnett, you know you're in good hands. (And that he likes to have a little fun at work.) For the record, Dr. Barnett received his surgical training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He is also certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

03/31/2026

March is Colore**al Cancer Education and Awareness Month. In this video, Lincoln Surgical Associates' Deirdre Hart, MD, FACS, FASCRS, colon and re**al surgeon, explains what polyps are and why removing them is important.

03/30/2026

Today, Lincoln Surgical Associates is celebrating our surgeons! March 30 is National Doctors' Day, and we want to thank our spectacular surgeons for everything they do for their patients and the practice.

03/26/2026

It's Colore**al Cancer Education and Awareness Month. Lincoln Surgical Associates' Colon and Re**al Surgeon Deirdre Hart, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is here to explain what may be found during a colonoscopy.

03/23/2026

This patient was referred to Dr. T. Vinh Luong after experiencing groin pain. Dr. Luong confirmed that the issue was a hernia and "Did a phenomenal job explaining to me and my family the severity of it and removed it," the patient added. We love reviews like this! To learn more about Dr. Luong and see other patient reviews, visit https://www.lincolnsurgical.com/surgeon/t-vinh-luong.

03/16/2026

Not sure when to get your first screening colonoscopy? See what Deirdre Hart, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a colon and re**al surgeon at Lincoln Surgical Associates, has to say on the topic.