About
Matthew McMillin, MD is a board-certified family physician who has served patients in central Illinois for more than two decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Iowa in 1991. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria in 1996. His residency in Family Medicine followed at Methodist Family Practice Residency in Peoria, where he was selected as Chief Resident in 1998.
Dr. McMillin holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at both the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Southern Illinois University College of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of both the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Dr. McMillin views health as a collaboration, with body, mind, and spirit each playing a role in lasting wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - Bachelor of Science, Biology 1991
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL - Doctorate of Medicine 1996
Residency
Methodist Family Practice Residency, Peoria, IL - Family Medicine 1996-1999; Chief Resident 1998-1999
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine 2003-present; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Southern Illinois University College of Medicine 2004-present
Certifications
Who is Dr. McMillin right for?
Dr. McMillin is a strong fit for adults in central Illinois who want a proactive, prevention-focused approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his thorough annual assessments and custom wellness plans. He works well with patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours contact. Anyone seeking a long-term, collaborative relationship with a board-certified family doctor will feel at home in his practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McMillin focuses on family medicine and preventive care. He treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also conducts comprehensive wellness screenings and builds individualized health plans for each patient.
Yes, Dr. McMillin holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Dr. McMillin earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria in 1996. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Methodist Family Practice Residency in Peoria, where he served as Chief Resident from 1998 to 1999.
Yes, Dr. McMillin holds faculty appointments at two medical schools. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and at Southern Illinois University College of Medicine. Both appointments have been active since 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Yes. Dr. McMillin makes himself available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly rather than relying on an answering service or on-call provider.
Dr. McMillin holds affiliations with Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, and Graham Hospital in the Peoria area. These affiliations allow him to coordinate hospital-based care for his patients when needed.
Dr. McMillin is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also holds membership in the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
Dr. McMillin views wellness as encompassing body, mind, and spirit together. He believes improved health works best as a team effort, with a collaborative patient-physician relationship at the center. His MDVIP affiliation gives him the tools and time to build individualized care plans for each patient.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026