(Alton, IL | September 14, 2026) – OSF HealthCare is pleased to welcome Pakriti Singh Shrestha, MD, to its primary care team, expanding access to family medicine services for patients in Alton and the surrounding communities.
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, Dr. Shrestha will provide a wide range of family medicine services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, wellness exams and treatment for acute illnesses. Family medicine physicians serve as a trusted partner in patients' health care journeys, providing comprehensive, personalized care for individuals and families through every stage of life.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Shrestha to our primary care team,” said Cathy Kronk, director of Physician Services. “Her addition expands access to family medicine services in the Alton area and reinforces our commitment to meeting the growing health care needs of our communities. Dr. Shrestha will provide compassionate, comprehensive care that helps patients and families stay healthy through every stage of life, from childhood through older adulthood.”
She received a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
New or existing patient appointments with Dr. Shrestha, or a member of their care team, can be made by calling (618) 462-2222.