Spine Surgeons · Springfield, IL · October 2026
Best Spine Surgeons in Springfield, IL (October 2026)
Dr. Timothy Vanfleet ranks first with a score of 81.9: 4.8 stars from 273 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. William Payne ranks second with a score of 80.4: 4.9 stars from 264 Google reviews; 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Stephen Pineda ranks third with a score of 75.8: 4.6 stars from 128 Google reviews; 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Timothy Vanfleet, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 273 Google reviews
Score 81.9 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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William Payne, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 264 Google reviews
Score 80.4 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Pineda, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 128 Google reviews
Score 75.8 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Christopher Graves, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 320 Google reviews
Score 70.4 · 16 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Devin Amin, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews
Score 65.2 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Breck Jones, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 32 Google reviews
Score 56.9 · 11 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 | Timothy Vanfleet, MD | Springfield | 81.9 | 4.8 | 273 | 34 |
| 2 | William Payne, MD | Springfield | 80.4 | 4.9 | 264 | 26 |
| 3 | Stephen Pineda, MD | Springfield | 75.8 | 4.6 | 128 | 36 |
| 4 | Christopher Graves, MD | Springfield | 70.4 | 4.9 | 320 | 16 |
| 5 | Devin Amin, MD | Springfield | 65.2 | 4.4 | 7 | 23 |
| 6 | Breck Jones, MD | Springfield | 56.9 | 4.8 | 32 | 11 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Cozzens, MD | Springfield | 56.6 | 4.8 | 10 | — |
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 spine surgeon in Springfield, IL?
Timothy Vanfleet, MD in Springfield, with a BestDocs score of 81.9 (4.8 stars from 273 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many spine surgeons in Springfield, IL have online booking?
3 of the 7 ranked spine surgeons in Springfield, IL offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these spine surgeons 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.