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Dr. Christa Pestka, MD
Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Christa Pestka, MD

Offers telehealth
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Dr. Christa Pestka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Johnston City, IL.
Dr. Christa Pestka, MD

Dr. Christa Pestka, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Johnston City, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christa Pestka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Johnston City, IL.
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About Dr. Christa Pestka, MD

Dr. Pestka graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Christa Pestka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Johnston City, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Pestka currently practices at Johnston City Community Health Center and is affiliated with SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Herrin Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dr. Pestka has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Pharyngitis, Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Muscle Spasm, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Urinary Incontinence among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pestka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pestka is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Nausea
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Foot Infection
Muscle Cramping
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nail Infection
Thrush
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fever
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Administrative Physical
Strep Throat
Mild Asthma
Sebaceous Cysts
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Vitamin B Deficiency
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Dysfunction
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO

Where Dr. Christa Pestka, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Johnston City Community Health Center
    14410 Route 37, Johnston City, IL 62951
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 983-6911
  2. 2 Office
    501 N Du Quoin St, Benton, IL 62812
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 435-5362

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christa Pestka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pestka's profile.

Dr. Pestka frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Pharyngitis, Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Muscle Spasm, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Shortness of Breath, Tobacco Use Disorder and Urinary Incontinence. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christa Pestka, MD is affiliated with SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Herrin Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Yes, Dr. Christa Pestka, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Christa Pestka, MD Practices

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center

    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

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