Finding a dermatologist often means picking whoever has an opening next Tuesday. At Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, patients across central Illinois get a different choice: which specialist fits their specific skin concern, at a location that fits their life.
The practice operates in three cities — Bloomington, Peru and Pontiac — putting board-certified expertise within reach for patients who might otherwise drive an hour or more for specialized skin care. That geographic spread matters in a region where rural and small-city patients frequently face long waits to see a dermatologist at all.
A Team Built Around Specialties, Not Just Staffing
Dr. Adrienne Schupbach brings double board certification as both a dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon, a distinction that matters for patients facing skin cancer diagnoses. Mohs surgery is widely regarded as the most precise surgical method for treating skin cancer, removing cancerous tissue layer by layer while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
She works alongside Dr. Douglas Leone, Dr. JoAnne LaRow and physician assistant, Kelsey Eddington, who holds board certification and focuses on skin cancer diagnosis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea and acne. That range means patients aren't funneled through a one-size-fits-all intake process. Someone dealing with a suspicious mole gets routed toward surgical expertise. A teenager battling acne sees a provider who treats that condition regularly.
This matters because skin conditions rarely fit neat categories. A patient might need medical treatment for eczema one visit and ask about cosmetic options the next. Rather than referring patients elsewhere, the practice keeps that continuity in-house.
What Sets the Model Apart
Most dermatology practices specialize narrowly — medical only, or cosmetic only, or surgical only. Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center structures its services around four categories: medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, surgical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.
Medical dermatology covers everyday concerns like wart removal and rash treatment. Surgical dermatology uses what the practice describes as state-of-the-art technology for skin cancer detection and treatment. Cosmetic dermatology rounds out the offerings for patients interested in aesthetic treatments.
The practical result: a patient doesn't need a referral to a different clinic when their needs shift. Someone treated for a precancerous lesion doesn't have to start over with a new provider if they later want to discuss cosmetic concerns. Their history stays with one team.
Insurance That Doesn't Complicate the Decision
The practice accepts most insurance, including Medicare. For patients already navigating health networks, that acceptance removes a common barrier to specialized dermatology care — the fear that seeing a specialist means starting from scratch with a new insurance conversation.
Care Designed Around the Patient, Not the Calendar
The clinic markets itself around three pillars: board-certified doctors, industry-leading techniques and what it calls the ultimate patient experience, delivered from a state-of-the-art clinic. Those aren't abstract claims. They translate into a practice where the provider treating a patient's melanoma is the same one who might, months later, discuss a cosmetic concern — without a new intake form or a new relationship to build.
For patients in Bloomington, Peru and Pontiac, that consistency changes the calculation. Skin health isn't static. A rash today might be a mole worth watching next year. Having one care team that handles the full spectrum, rather than a rotating cast of specialists, means less time explaining medical history and more time getting treated.
Scheduling a Visit
Patients interested in medical, surgical or cosmetic dermatology can schedule an appointment by calling 309-533-7070 or visit the practice's website at dermatologistskincancercenter.com for more details on each location, provider biographies and an online patient portal for existing patients managing ongoing care.
For anyone who has put off a skin check or grown frustrated bouncing between specialists, the practice's structure offers a more direct path: one team, three locations, and a range of expertise built to follow patients through whatever their skin needs next.
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