Hinsdale Magazine Issues
Healing on a Higher Note
How ECPA and Freedom Sings turned trauma into art By Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson The Encore Center for Performing Arts (ECPA) is no stranger to bringing powerhouse talent to DuPage County. From Hamilton’s Miguel Cervantes to rock icon Cathy Richardson, they know how to draw a crowd. But their recent collaboration with Nashville’s…
Read MoreIs Your Charitable Gift Making an Impact?
How to evaluate not-for-profit organizations before you give BY DAVE MCGOWAN You just received a request to make a gift to a not-for-profit organization and, while you are interested in and believe in the cause, you wonder if your charitable gift would be a good investment. So, how will you know? Well, there are many…
Read MoreDr. Rachel Bognet
CSC Steil Dermatology Dr. Rachel Bognet’s approach to dermatology is rooted in mentorship, curiosity, and a commitment to continual growth. Early influences shaped not only her career path but also how she connects with patients today. “My mentor in residency was most influential in how I practice… with a commitment to fixing even the most…
Read MoreGI Alliance Hinsdale
1. Carl Calandra, D.O., Gastroenterologist 2. Robert M. Lee, M.D. Gastroenterologist 3. Peter L. Seraphin, D.O., Gastroenterologist 4. Matthew Weiss, M.D., Gastroenterologist 5. Jolene Manuyag, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner For more than 20 years, GI Alliance has been caring for patients across Hinsdale and the western suburbs. As an independent group of physicians, the practice…
Read MoreDr. Christina Steil
CSC Steil Dermatology Early in her training, Dr. Christina Steil was drawn to basic science research and initially thought she would pursue a PhD and work primarily in a lab. As she moved through medical school and residency, she realized she would miss working directly with people if she continue with a career dedicated solely…
Read MoreDr. Scott Glaser
Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago Dr. Scott Glaser, founder of Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago, has spent over two decades providing the highest level of care for patients suffering persistent pain. He works ceaselessly to position his practice as the first option for individuals whose recovery is not resolving normally after minor or major injuries.…
Read MoreNaper Grove Vision Care
For families across Downers Grove, Hinsdale, and the western suburbs, quality eye care has meant one thing for more than seven decades: Naper Grove Vision Care. Today, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Halkias, now the sole owner of the 77-year-old practice, the business continues to grow by building on its longstanding reputation. “Taking full…
Read MoreDr. Justin LaReau
Hinsdale Orthopaedics A defining moment during his training at the University of Michigan Medical School set Dr. Justin LaReau on the path to orthopedic surgery. Assisting in a complex joint reconstruction, he saw firsthand how surgery could restore mobility and quality of life. “Seeing the patient’s ability to regain mobility and quality of life after…
Read MoreDr. Michael Byun
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Michael Byun’s approach to facial rejuvenation is grounded in a deep understanding of anatomy and a commitment to natural-looking results. Trained at Northwestern University Medical School, where he completed an integrated plastic surgery fellowship, he developed a distinct technique known as The Byun Lift—designed to address the limitations he observed in…
Read MoreDr. Amer Smajkic
Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates After practicing in downtown Chicago for nearly twenty years, Dr. Amer Smajkic is bringing his expertise home to Hinsdale. As a resident of the village for over thirteen years, he always planned to open a local office once his children were older. Now, with one child in college and another soon…
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