Allergist and Clinical Immunologist
Specialty focus: Rhinitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Environmental Allergy Immunotherapy (SCIT and SLIT)
Dr. Jonathon Schening is an allergist and clinical immunologist focused on helping children and adults with persistent environmental allergies and eczema through evidence-based immunotherapy. His clinical work centers on allergy testing, individualized treatment planning, and long-term symptom control using a combination of lifestyle change, medication, and immunotherapy, based on shared decisionmaking with his patients and their families. He takes a practical, safety-focused approach designed to reduce day-to-day symptoms and improve quality of life.
Primary Clinical Focus
- Environmental allergy evaluation
- Allergy shots (SCIT)
- Allergy drops (SLIT)
- Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema management
About Dr. Schening
Dr. Schening completed fellowship training in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, where he also served as Chief Fellow. He completed pediatric residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital with distinction for his work in patient advocacy. His background combines subspecialty training, quality improvement leadership, and translational work in allergy, immunology, and patient safety.
Credentials
Education
- MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami
Postdoctoral Training
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital
- Chief Fellow, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Pediatric Residency, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Board Certification
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Licensure
- Illinois Physician and Surgeon
- Texas Physician
Representative projects
- Outpatient anaphylaxis protocol optimization (Texas Children’s Hospital)
- Inpatient anaphylaxis guideline alignment and order set improvements
- Stock epinephrine implementation work with Houston ISD schools
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)
- American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI)
Patient Education by Dr. Schening
- Cat allergy in adults and children
- Dog allergy in adults and children
- Chronic Rhinitis: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Allergic Asthma: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Contact
Practice: Lifetime Health and Wellness
Focus: Environmental allergy immunotherapy
Appointments: Request Appointment
Phone: (847) 717-3400
Location: South Elgin, IL
