Dr. Hossin Mesbah

Dr. Mesbah is the Hospitalist for inpatients and he is also working in the
Emergency Room. Hospitalists are physicians typically trained in internal medicine or family
practice who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients. A Hospitalist manages a patient from
the moment they are admitted to the hospital and all throughout the hospital stay. Hospitalists are
familiar with the hospital’s systems, facilities and staff members, and maintain close
relationships with specialty physicians such as cardiologists and surgeons. Hospitalists provide
patients with continuity of care, allowing them to see the same physician for much of their
hospital stay.
Dr. Mesbah grew up in Springfield, IL, and finished his residency this year from the Southern
Illinois University (SIU) Residency program at Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL. He said,
“I chose Scotland County Hospital, because I feel like it is somewhere I can grow, with a
supportive team of doctors and administration. I am looking forward to getting to know and care
for the community.”
Dr. Mesbah completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
and studied molecular and cellular biology. He attended medical school at Southern Illinois
University School of Medicine. He completed the SIU-Quincy Residency Program under the
direction of Dr. William Dixon, Director of SIU Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Mesbah is the youngest of five children. He has four older sisters and his parents are retired and live
in Springfield. Dr. Mesbah has many hobbies. He enjoys woodworking, golfing and recording music.
When asked to give a “fun fact” about himself, this was his answer, “I’m a big sneaker head and have a
growing collection of probably around 60-70 pairs of sneakers”