About
Dr. Hossain Alexander Mesbah grew up in Springfield, Illinois, attending District 186 schools before earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He went on to study medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where family medicine captured his focus. He completed his residency training at SIU's Quincy Family Medicine Residency and built clinical experience across outpatient clinics, nursing homes, emergency rooms, and hospitals.
Dr. Mesbah holds a full Illinois medical license and prescribes medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with state law and medical guidelines. He treats conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid disorders, and he provides mental health support and addiction recovery care alongside his primary care work. He founded 217 Medicine Direct to bring honest, human-centered medicine back to his hometown. Outside of medicine, he writes poetry, cooks, plays golf, collects sneakers, and stays curious about whatever he encounters next.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Medical School
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, SIU Quincy Family Medicine Residency
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mesbah right for?
Dr. Mesbah works well for adults and families in Springfield seeking a consistent, accessible primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, or thyroid disorders benefit from his ongoing, relationship-based approach. He also serves patients who need mental health support or addiction recovery care alongside their primary care. Those who want direct access to their doctor by phone or text and same-day availability will find his practice a practical fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mesbah treats a broad range of primary care conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid disorders. He also provides mental health support and addiction recovery care. For issues outside his scope, he coordinates referrals to appropriate specialists.
Yes, Dr. Mesbah is currently accepting new patients at 217 Medicine Direct. Prospective patients can enroll online through the Atlas MD patient portal or contact the practice directly by phone or text to get started.
Dr. Mesbah earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at SIU's Quincy Family Medicine Residency. Before founding 217 Medicine Direct, he practiced in outpatient clinics, nursing homes, emergency rooms, and hospitals.
Yes. Dr. Mesbah holds a full Illinois medical license and prescribes medications, including controlled substances, when medically appropriate and in accordance with state law and clinical guidelines.
Yes. Dr. Mesbah offers home visits for members at $50 per visit. Non-members can also request home visits at $175. He sees patients at their home, their workplace, or via telemedicine in addition to standard office visits.
Members reach Dr. Mesbah directly by phone or text message. This direct line of communication is one of the core benefits of membership at 217 Medicine Direct.
Dr. Mesbah centers his practice on transparency, trust, and genuine attention to each patient. He founded 217 Medicine Direct to focus on the patient relationship without administrative barriers. He listens carefully and recommends what he believes serves each patient's best interest.
Yes. Dr. Mesbah orders labs through Quest Diagnostics and imaging through local centers, both at discounted self-pay rates. He does not mark up lab fees or charge extra for interpreting results.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026