Dr. Michael Byun of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What distinguishes you from other surgeons? Dr. Michael Byun: I think it’s my understanding of facial anatomy as living tissues in layers. After graduating from Northwestern University Medical School and completing my Plastic Surgery fellowship, for which I was the inaugural fellow of an integrated, combined seven-year program, I developed a distinct…
Read MoreDr. Jawdat Abboud of Charming Skin Vein Clinics
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): People are increasingly concerned about the prevalence of varicose veins. How is your clinic addressing this issue through symptom awareness, treatment options, and prevention? Jawdat Abboud, MD: At Charming Skin Vein Clinics, we specialize in diagnosing and treating varicose veins and related venous conditions with a patient-first mindset. Many people live…
Read MoreAmjad Z. Ahmad, MD
Oculofacial Surgeon Chicago Eyelids Oakbrook Magazine (OB): What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine? Dr. Amjad Ahmad: My parents were my biggest inspiration. My father was a gastroenterologist in a Detroit suburb, and my mother, originally a chemistry professor, became a dedicated housewife raising three boys. She admired and loved my father deeply,…
Read MoreDr. Justin LaReau of Hinsdale Orthopaedics
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): Was there a specific moment or experience that confirmed you wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon? Dr. Justin LaReau, MD: During medical school and residency, I assisted in a complex joint reconstruction case. Seeing the patient’s ability to regain mobility and quality of life after surgery had a profound impact on…
Read MoreDr. Justin LaReau of Hinsdale Orthopaedics
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): Was there a specific moment or experience that confirmed you wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon? Dr. Justin LaReau, MD: During medical school and residency, I assisted in a complex joint reconstruction case. Seeing the patient’s ability to regain mobility and quality of life after surgery had a profound impact on…
Read MoreDr. Justin LaReau of Hinsdale Orthopaedics
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): Was there a specific moment or experience that confirmed you wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon? Dr. Justin LaReau, MD: During medical school and residency, I assisted in a complex joint reconstruction case. Seeing the patient’s ability to regain mobility and quality of life after surgery had a profound impact on…
Read MoreDr. Sean Cahill
Concierge Internal Medicine Practice Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): Why did you choose to open your own Concierge Internal Medicine practice in Chicago? Dr. Sean Cahill: Quite simply, I wanted to have more time for better relationships with my patients, to be able to practice medicine the way it should be. I had 3500 patients at…
Read MorePatricia S. Mikes, MD MBA
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to pursue a career in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine? Dr. Patricia Mikes: When beginning my pulmonary career at Yale, I intended to become a teacher and researcher. Although successful, I wanted more excitement than the lab could provide. I’ve…
Read MoreDr. Shakilabanu Meerapatel
Family Medicine UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Primary Care Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine? Dr. Shakilabanu Meerapatel, MD, FAAFP: My inspiration to pursue medicine stems from the story of my own birth. In a rural village in India, my mother faced complications during her first pregnancy—mine—because of a breech…
Read MoreDr. Christina Steil of CSC Steil Dermatology
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to pursue dermatology and establish CSC Dermatology? Dr. Christina Steil: During my medical internship, I was caring for a complicated patient with unusual skin lesions. The dermatology team was called in, and witnessing the attending dermatologist diagnose the patient at the bedside was a pivotal moment that inspired…
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