Dr. Derek Gene Kenneaster, MD

Dr. Derek Kenneaster is a dermatologist who has dedicated 33 years to caring for patients with skin conditions. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. His extensive experience in dermatology allows him to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin disorders with expertise and precision. Dr. Kenneaster is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kenneaster practices at Southern Illinois Dermatology with locations in Herrin, West Frankfort, and Steeleville, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with SIH Herrin Hospital. He specializes in treating skin cancer, unusual moles, and precancerous skin growths. His procedural expertise includes removing skin lesions, performing laser treatments for various skin conditions, and using freezing therapy to treat abnormal skin areas. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. …Kenneaster highly, giving him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.