Meet Dr. Mesbah

I’m Dr. Hossain Alexander Mesbah, a family physician and founder of 217 Medicine Direct.

I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois — a proud product of District 186 schools — and earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I studied medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where I fell in love with family medicine: caring for people from all walks of life, through every season of it.

I completed my training at SIU’s Quincy Family Medicine Residency. I have worked in nearly every healthcare setting — outpatient clinics, nursing homes, emergency rooms, and hospitals — and loved every minute of it.

Over time, I realized that the healthcare system often gets in the way of what really matters. I started 217 Medicine Direct to strip things back to what’s essential: just you and your doctor, face to face.

I believe deeply in transparency and compassion — in care that’s human, honest, and rooted in trust. I promise to listen carefully and always recommend what I believe is in your best interest--and to stay in your corner no matter what you choose.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy writing poetry, reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. I love to cook and I'm an enthusiastic golfer (though I'm not necessarily "skilled" at either). I have too many sneakers and just as many pens. I'm always excited to learn something new..

217 Medicine Direct is more than a business to me — it’s a way to practice medicine that feels true. I’m grateful for the chance to serve my community and put the patient first.