Pediatricians · Springfield, IL · October 2026
Best Pediatricians in Springfield, IL (October 2026)
Dr. Michael Comerford ranks first with a score of 64.5: 4.7 stars from 14 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. David Sandercock ranks second with a score of 64.3: 4.8 stars from 8 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Cara Vasconcelles ranks third with a score of 63.9: 4.8 stars from 5 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Michael Comerford, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 14 Google reviews
Score 64.5 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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David Sandercock, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 8 Google reviews
Score 64.3 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Cara Vasconcelles, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 5 Google reviews
Score 63.9 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Michael Comerford, MD | Springfield | 64.5 | 4.7 | 14 | 34 |
| 2 | David Sandercock, MD | Springfield | 64.3 | 4.8 | 8 | 30 |
| 3 | Cara Vasconcelles, MD | Springfield | 63.9 | 4.8 | 5 | 35 |
| 4 | Misty Phillips, MD | Springfield | 59.9 | 5.0 | 81 | — |
| 5 | Christopher Ehrlich, MD | Springfield | 57.8 | 4.9 | 77 | — |
| 6 | Raymond Castaldo, MD | Springfield | 57.3 | 4.9 | 66 | — |
| 7 | Purvi Bhandari, MD | Springfield | 57.2 | 5.0 | 44 | — |
| 8 | Beth Steh, MD | Springfield | 57.1 | 5.0 | 43 | — |
| 9 | Veronica Savage, MD | Springfield | 56.6 | 4.9 | 56 | — |
| 10 | Claudine Gillison, MD | Springfield | 56.1 | 4.9 | 48 | — |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked pediatrician in Springfield, IL?
Michael Comerford, MD in Springfield, with a BestDocs score of 64.5 (4.7 stars from 14 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many pediatricians in Springfield, IL have online booking?
5 of the 14 ranked pediatricians in Springfield, IL offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these pediatricians ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.