Austin Beason, MD

Austin Beason, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Beason earned his medical degree and completed his orthopedic surgery training at SIU School of Medicine and returned to Springfield after completing an Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Dr. Beason specializes in conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. He is committed to a patient-centered approach, working closely with each individual to understand their goals and determine the best treatment plan to get them back to the activities they love, whether through conservative management or surgical intervention.

Dr. Beason lives in Springfield with his wife Evyn Neumeister, a Plastic Surgeon at SIU. He also has two wonderful children, and a golden retriever named Patch who are all the joys of his life. He enjoys golfing, playing piano, and watching collegiate sports (Go Illini!).