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  • Samuel Ramirez, D.P.M.

    Samuel Ramirez, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    5723 W Fullerton Ave
    Chicago, IL 60639
  • Cullan Reilly, D.P.M.

    Cullan Reilly, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    4646 North Marine Drive
    Arvey Podiatry Clinic
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • River North Surgical Suite

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    467 W Erie St
    Chicago, IL 60610
  • Mariano Rivera, D.P.M

    Mariano Rivera, D.P.M

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1901 W Harrison St
    Chicago, IL 60612
  • Richmond Robinson, DPM -20 Points

    Richmond Robinson, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    3000 N Halsted St
    Suite 625
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • Syeda Roshan, DPM

    Syeda Roshan, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    5140 N California Ave
    Swedish Covenant Hospital - Gme Department
    Chicago, IL 60625
  • Allison Rottman, DPM

    Allison Rottman, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    4734 N Beacon St
    2w
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Ellen Rubin, D.P.M

    Ellen Rubin, D.P.M

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    467 W Erie St
    Chicago, IL 60654
  • John Sakla

    John Sakla

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1516 E 87th St
    Chicago, IL 60619
  • Sarah P. Naglich DPM LLC

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2875 W 19th St
    Chicago, IL 60623
  • Rachel Schlachter, D.P.M.

    Rachel Schlachter, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    4646 N Marine Dr
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Marcus Schroeder

    Marcus Schroeder

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2900 N Lake Shore Dr
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • Jeremy Schwartz, D.P.M.

    Jeremy Schwartz, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    525 W Hawthorne Pl
    #2701
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • Luan Seiko, DPM

    Luan Seiko, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    5228 N Sheridan Rd
    Suite 404
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Allan Shoelson, DPM

    Allan Shoelson, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1611 W Harrison Street
    Suite 510
    Chicago, IL 60612
  • Gina Sims, DPM

    Gina Sims, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1525 E 53rd St
    Suite 918
    Chicago, IL 60615
  • Julia Sinclair, DPM

    Julia Sinclair, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    4646 N Marine Dr
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Henry Spunar, DPM

    Henry Spunar, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    6780 N Northwest Hwy
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Lee Stein, DPM

    Lee Stein, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2623 N Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Talcott Foot&Ankle Specialists,Pc

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    7447 W Talcott
    Suite 214
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Kim Tee, D.P.M.

    Kim Tee, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    601 W 31st St
    Chicago, IL 60616
  • Alan Tenczar

    Alan Tenczar

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    7447 W Talcott Ave
    Ste 214
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Theodore Polizos DPM Comprehensive Podiatric Medical Services, Ltd.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2740 W Foster Ave
    Suite #205
    Chicago, IL 60625
  • Kathleen Trotter, DPM

    Kathleen Trotter, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1212 S Michigan Ave
    Apt 1004
    Chicago, IL 60605
  • Elizabeth Unanue, D.P.M

    Elizabeth Unanue, D.P.M

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    4533 N Laporte Ave
    Chicago, IL 60630
  • Daniel Walters, DPM

    Daniel Walters, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    6545 W Archer Ave
    Chicago, IL 60638
  • Michael Williams, DPM

    Michael Williams, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    467 W Erie St
    Chicago, IL 60654
  • Michael Williams, DPM

    Michael Williams, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1808 W. Chicago Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60622
  • Windy City Foot & Ankle Physicians, Llc.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    111 N Wabash Avenue
    Suite 1919
    Chicago, IL 60602
  • Weekuan Dennis Yeo, D.P.M.

    Weekuan Dennis Yeo, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2553 W Peterson Ave
    Chicago, IL 60659
  • Evan Young, D.P.M.

    Evan Young, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    3415 N Leavitt St
    Chicago, IL 60618
  • Frank Zappa, DPM

    Frank Zappa, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    1226 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60607
  • Svetlana Zats, DPM

    Svetlana Zats, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2220 W Belmont Ave
    Chicago, IL 60618
  • Malik Zayed, DPM

    Malik Zayed, DPM

    Distance: 17.44 mi
    3631 N Harlem Ave
    Chicago, IL 60634
  • Matthew Sorensen, DPM
    800 Points

    Matthew Sorensen, DPM

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1900 Hollister Drive
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Jennifer Bernstein, DPM
    620 Points

    Jennifer Bernstein, DPM

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1900 Hollister Drive
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Wendy Benton-Weil, DPM
    530 Points

    Wendy Benton-Weil, DPM

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1900 Hollister Drive
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Scott Jacobsen, DPM

    Scott Jacobsen, DPM

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1017 W Park Ave
    Suite A
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Mary Gail Kwiecinski, D.P.M.

    Mary Gail Kwiecinski, D.P.M.

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1641 N Milwaukee Ave
    Suite #14
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Libertyville Ankle & Foot Clinic

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1017 W Park Ave
    Suite A
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Mary Gail Kwiecinski DPM P C

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1641 N Milwaukee Ave
    Suite 13
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Richard P Reinherz DPM & Mary G Kwiecinski DPM Ptr Family Foot Care

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1641 N Milwaukee Ave
    Suite 14
    Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Robin Pastore, D.P.M.

    Robin Pastore, D.P.M.

    Distance: 18.54 mi
    1n141 County Farm Rd
    Suite 100
    Winfield, IL 60190
  • Robin Pastore, DPM, s.c.

    Distance: 18.54 mi
    1n141 County Farm Rd
    Suite 100
    Winfield, IL 60190
  • Fox Valley Podiatry of McHenry County, LLC

    Distance: 19.4 mi
    2570 Barnhart St
    West Chicago, IL 60185
  • Ruth Songco-Chi, DPM

    Ruth Songco-Chi, DPM

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1450 Plainfield Rd
    Suite 6
    Darien, IL 60561
  • 50 Points

    Dr. Pamela Eernisse DPM

    Distance: 20.09 mi
    9050 W.81st Street
    Justice, IL 60458
  • Andrew Felfoldi, DPM

    Andrew Felfoldi, DPM

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    3001 Green Bay Road
    North Chicago, IL 60064
  • Kathryn Jetter, D.P.M

    Kathryn Jetter, D.P.M

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    3001 Green Bay Rd
    North Chicago, IL 60064
  • Robert Joseph, DPM

    Robert Joseph, DPM

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    3471 Green Bay Rd
    North Chicago, IL 60064

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Info

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Summary:

A foot and ankle surgeon is a medical doctor, either an MD (Medical Doctor) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with orthopedic disorders of or injury to the foot and ankle including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin.

Conditions Treated Include:



Musculoskeletal problems, including fractures, breaks, dislocations, sprains and torn ligaments
• Conditions requiring joint replacements
• Bunions, hammer toes, mallet toes, arthritic toes, intoeing and outtoeing
• Infections, tumors, inflammatory diseases and nerve disorders including plantar warts, plantar fasciitis and cartilage and tendon damage from rheumatoid arthritis
• Congenital deformities including clubfoot and flat foot
• Diabetic foot problems
• Foot and ankle arthritis
Joint, tendon and muscle pain of the foot and ankle

Procedures and Treatments:


Medical and rehabilitative procedures and treatments performed include treatment of sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, therapy for diabetic foot conditions and treatment of trauma to the foot and ankle. Procedures and treatments include:

• Soft Tissue and bone reconstruction surgery
• Orthotics
• Fracture surgery
• Bunion removal
• Ankle fusion and ankle replacement
• Treatment of fungal infections

Education:


To achieve this degree, a physician must have completed four years of medical school and five years of accredited graduate medical education, known as a residency, in orthopedic surgery. Many foot and ankle surgeons have also completed advanced fellowship training in this specialty. There are about 650 residency programs available in 170 accredited programs. The orthopedics field is extremely competitive and most candidates for residencies, including foot and ankle, graduate at the top of their medical school classes.

Certifications:


Foot and ankle surgeons are board certified by either the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (MDs) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (DOs), and must maintain membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). To be certified as a specialist by the AAOS, candidates must have completed an orthopedic residency, performed orthopedic surgery for two years and passed the board’s written and oral examinations.

Professional Society Membership:


The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society for foot and ankle surgeons. All members must have completed both four years of medical and five years of residency training in orthopedic surgery, and most also have completed a year-long advanced fellowship program in treatment and surgery for the foot and ankle.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon FAQs:

Why might I see a foot and ankle surgeon?
You might see a foot and ankle surgeon for: break, sprain or fracture, congenital foot deformity, traumatic injury, diabetic foot, infections, arthritic problems, inflammation of the foot, bunions, hammertoes and any other injury or deformity in this area.

How do I find a foot and ankle surgeon in my area?
To find a foot and ankle surgeon you can ask your primary care physician for recommendations or look on Wellness.com and other practitioner review websites. When you call the surgeon’s office, be sure to ask questions about medical school training, accredited residency, areas of specialty and experience in performing your specific surgery or treatment.

If I see a foot and ankle surgeon, will I also need to see other doctors?
Your foot and ankle surgeon may need to work with other specialties regarding your condition. This could include an internist, pediatrician, vascular surgeon, radiologist, oncologist or endocrinologist.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon Related Terms:
foot, podiatry, orthotics, rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapy, bunionectomies, bunions, blisters, clubfoot, flat feet, tarsal coalitions, laser surgery, malleolar fractures, tibial pilon fractures, calcaneus fractures, navicular injuries, midfoot injuries, metatarsal fractures, phalangeal fractures, foot deformity, diabetic foot disorders, hallux valgus