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Dr. Jeanne Hoag is well known in the Des Plaines area and has been practicing dermatology for over 25 years.  After completing her education at the University of Illinois Medical School, she continued her Dermatology training and residency at the University of Illinois.  Her practice encompasses general medical and surgical dermatology.  Dr. Hoag is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.  She is an active member of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.  She brings experience and quality care to our patients.    

Bharati Chittineni, MD, known as "Dr. C", is a board-certified Dermatologist practicing in the Chicago Suburbs since 2002. Dr. C was born in California and raised in Oklahoma before coming to Illinois. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Structural Biology at the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Rockford. Dr. C completed an internship at Ravenswood Medical Center and then completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2002 and joined Midwest Dermatology Center the same year 

Dr. C is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Chicago Dermatological Society, Illinois State Medical Society, Dermatology Foundation, and American Medical Association. She is also on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital and also at Central Du Page Hospital. Dr. C has been published in leading dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

In 2008, Dr. C was selected into the Who's Who Global Directory for her achievements in dermatology.

With a dedication toward providing comprehensive treatment customized to each individual - from infants to the elderly - Dr. C believes in establishing relationships with her patients that are based on listening, open communication, patient education and empowerment. She is attracted to all aspects of dermatology including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a special interest in skin cancer prevention and treatment. Dermatology has allowed her to fuse her passions of science, art, technology, and creativity with the human spirit.

Dr. C is married to a physician and has two sons. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and playing tennis.

Dr. Donovan Kearns is a board-certified dermatologist that joined the practice in fall of 2025. He completed both his medical school education as well as his dermatology residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California, where he had extensive training in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Before beginning residency, he completed a year-long Research Fellowship with the Dermatology Research and Education Foundation in California, focusing on inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and other related diseases.

Dr. Kearns has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications across leading dermatology journals and has contributed to research on new and emerging treatments for inflammatory skin diseases. He has presented his work at national meetings and has been recognized for academic excellence, including his induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
His academic interests include inflammatory skin conditions, autoimmune disease, pediatric dermatology and the holistic management of skin disease.

Dr. Kearns is committed to a whole-person approach to dermatologic care, recognizing that skin conditions often affect not only physical health but also emotional well-being. He believes every patient deserves a physician who listens, understands, and genuinely cares for them.

Originally from the Chicagoland suburbs, Dr. Kearns is grateful to return home to care for the community that shaped him. Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and restoring vintage bicycles.

Rachel Bognet, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in performing Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Dr. Bognet is a kind and compassionate member of the team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices conveniently located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Bognet obtained her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bognet went on to complete a rigorous residency program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Because she is passionate about individualized care for patients of all ages, Dr. Bognet offers convenient appointment days and times. She encourages an honest dialogue with patients so that they can have the information needed on the latest treatments, access to the most state-of-the-art technology, and an open dialogue to develop a personalized long-term skin care plan to restore glowing and natural health.

Christina Steil, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who offers quality and personalized dermatologic care for both men and women. Dr. Steil is an integral member of the compassionate team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Steil received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1995, she earned her medical degree from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and then went on to complete her internship at Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, Illinois. Following her internship, Dr. Steil spent a year in research under the tutelage of Dr. Brian Nickoloff. In 2000, at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Steil completed a clinical and surgical dermatology residency program where she also served as chief resident.

As part of her on-going professional development, Dr. Steil is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Chicago Dermatology Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Jonith Breadon, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and a lifelong resident of Chicago, serving patients at Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery, located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Breadon completed her undergraduate degree from Stritch School of Medicine - Loyola University Chicago. She completed her internship in medicine at Cook County Hospital. She then completed her first residency in Emergency Medicine with the University of Illinois Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. She then went on to complete a second residency in dermatology at Howard University in Washington, DC. She is also a lecturer and injection instructor for several companies – including Valeant, Medicis’ Perlane, and Dysport – where she teaches other physicians proper cosmetic injection techniques. 

Dr. Breadon shares her expertise as a media consultant for local and national television news broadcasts, as well as appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a guest expert consultant. She is also a speaker at national and international dermatology conferences. 

Dr. Breadon is dual board certified. She holds certification from the American Board of Dermatology in addition to the American College of Emergency Medicine. She is the former president of the Chicago Dermatological Society, and past vice president of the Chicago Dermatologic Society. Her professional affiliations include membership to several prestigious medical organizations, including The American Society for the Dermatologic Surgery American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, The Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons, The Dermatology Foundation, National Medical Association, The Skin of Color Society, and Women's Dermatologic Society. 

Dr. Breadon has also done volunteer work at the Baraka Medical Clinic in Kenya, as well as volunteering her dermatological services at a free clinic in Chicago’s North-West Side, and numerous skin cancer screenings.

Rachel Bognet, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in performing Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Dr. Bognet is a kind and compassionate member of the team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices conveniently located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Bognet obtained her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bognet went on to complete a rigorous residency program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Because she is passionate about individualized care for patients of all ages, Dr. Bognet offers convenient appointment days and times. She encourages an honest dialogue with patients so that they can have the information needed on the latest treatments, access to the most state-of-the-art technology, and an open dialogue to develop a personalized long-term skin care plan to restore glowing and natural health.

Christina Steil, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who offers quality and personalized dermatologic care for both men and women. Dr. Steil is an integral member of the compassionate team at CSC Steil Dermatology, serving the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago with offices located in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Steil received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1995, she earned her medical degree from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and then went on to complete her internship at Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, Illinois. Following her internship, Dr. Steil spent a year in research under the tutelage of Dr. Brian Nickoloff. In 2000, at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Steil completed a clinical and surgical dermatology residency program where she also served as chief resident.

As part of her on-going professional development, Dr. Steil is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Chicago Dermatology Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.