Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Szmyd specializes in the advanced diagnosis and treatment of all foot and ankle related conditions. He treats both adult and pediatric populations. Our center offers highly effective management of chronic and acute foot problems by using a variety of the most up to date treatment options. Dr.Szmyd has special interest in Forefoot & Rearfoot Surgery, Ankle Arthroscopy and foot trauma.
His renowned expertise also includes: diabetic foot wounds and limb salvage. We offer the most advanced treatment options in bunion and hammertoe corrections.
Dr. Szmyd is a compassionate doctor with welcoming and friendly manner that allows patients to feel comfortable under his care. We also offer same day appointments. He speaks English, Polish and Spanish.
One of Chicago’s top podiatrists, Stavros Alexopoulos, DPM, treats routine to complex foot and ankle issues. Dr. Alexopoulos is currently accepting new patients at My Chicago Foot Expert located near Ravenswood, North Park, and Jefferson Park.
After completing his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Dr. Alexopoulos completed his required hands-on patient training. He finished his podiatry residency at Chicago’s Lakeside Community Hospital.
To ensure he continues offering the most advanced and minimally invasive treatments, Dr. Alexopoulos regularly participates in continuing education training. He’s currently board-certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine in both orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine. Dr. Alexopoulos maintains professional memberships with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, among others.
As a leader in comprehensive podiatry care, Dr. Alexopoulos regularly treats common ailments such as plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and bunions, but he also helps patients who have complex foot and ankle issues. Dr. Alexopoulos has specialized training in sports medicine and multiple types of skin cancers that develop in the feet and lower legs.
Dr. Alexopoulos is able to communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds since he is fluent in English, Spanish, Greek, and German. Dr. Alexopoulos was the only podiatrist from Chicago that treated athletes from around the world at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.
Patients of Dr. Alexopoulos commend his compassionate bedside manner and patient-centric practice. Not only does he offer same-day appointments, he even returns patients’ phone calls himself. Dr. Alexopoulos strives to provide a caring environment where he can develop lifelong relationships with patients of all ages.
Dr. Lyon, DPM is committed to providing the highest standard of quality podiatric care, using the latest, most effective, and safest technologies available to diagnose and treat your ankle and foot problems. She is trained in the most advanced conservative and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Lyon, DPM is a talented foot doctor who is especially dedicated to fulfill the needs of all foot needs including heel pain, bunions, ankle pain or injury, generalized pain in foot or ankle, flat or high arched feet, ingrown nails, corns or calluses, plantar warts, bone spurs, pain in the ball of the foot (neuromas, stress fractures, tendonitis), hammertoes, running or sports related injuries, pediatric foot problems just to name a few.
Dr. Lyon, DPM cares for her patients and considers it a privilege to be your foot and ankle doctor.
Podiatrist Aamir Mahmood, DPM, created Momentum Foot & Ankle Clinic to get to know people on a personal level and provide them with the space they need to receive the best podiatric care. At the offices in Michigan City and Chesterton, Indiana, and Lombard, Illinois, Dr. Mahmood is excited to be a part of the community, and wants his patients to feel at home. His goal will always be to make them feel comfortable because when patients feel they can be honest with him, that’s when the real treatment begins.
Dr. Mahmood is a born and bred Chicago native who grew up knowing all too well the importance of podiatric health. He was born with pes planus (flat feet) and spent his childhood wearing orthotics, braces, and dealing with sporadic pain due to rigorous activity. These experiences allowed him to realize very early on that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine.
After completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago, Dr. Mahmood decided to take a year to complete a Masters in Public Health from Benedictine University to equip him with a better understanding of a different viewpoint of medicine. From here, he completed his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly known as Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine). He then completed a three-year surgical residency at Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, specializing in foot and ankle surgery where he served as chief resident. During his residency, he presented peer-reviewed abstracts at multiple surgical and wound care conferences. His research won an award at the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care in 2018.
Dr. Mahmood has board qualifications in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Forefoot/Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle.
When Dr. Mahmood isn’t a force of change in podiatry, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. He is a car aficionado and loves to teach his kids everything he knows about cars. He also enjoys surrounding himself with friends and family and hosting gatherings. He is known to be an avid basketball player and an encyclopedia of trivial facts. What drives him in life is his passion for meeting people and creating lasting relationships.
Matthew A. Krouse, DPM, is a skilled board-certified podiatrist serving patients at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists in Elgin, Schaumburg, Huntley, and the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago.
A native of the Chicagoland area, Dr. Krouse completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University and earned his doctoral degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
He completed his post-graduate residency training at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, where he served as chief resident during his third year.
While in residency, Dr. Krouse was exposed to all medical and surgical aspects of foot and ankle care with extensive specialized training in wound care, trauma, complex reconstructions, limb salvage, Ilizarov external fixation, peripheral nerve surgery, and advanced plastic surgery techniques.
He is board-qualified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Krouse is certified in the STAR total ankle replacement surgery.
He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, playing tennis, and traveling when not working. Dr. Krouse is also an avid sports fan.
Craig W. Halihan, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists located in Elgin, Schaumburg, Huntley, and the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago.
Dr. Halihan completed undergraduate training at the University of Illinois in Chicago and earned degrees in psychology and biology. In 2004, he graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a two-year surgical residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Halihan has specialized training in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and trauma and reconstructive surgery. He is board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Halihan is certified in the STAR total ankle replacement surgery. He is committed to continuing medical education to provide the best and most up-to-date care for patients with the latest advancement in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle disease.
In his free time, Dr. Halihan enjoys ice hockey and home improvement projects.
Steven Sharlin, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at The Foot Care Group, serving patients in Hinsdale, Libertyville, and the Streeterville community of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Sharlin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his podiatric medical education at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He obtained post-graduate training at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where he completed a one-year post-graduate program in podiatric surgery.
Dr. Sharlin is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. He has full surgical privileges at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Dr. Sharlin has been in private practice in Lake County for over 30 years and has the experience you can trust.
Dr. Sharlin has been active in teaching. He serves as a clinical instructor for the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. He has served on numerous medical committees and maintains surgical privileges at many area surgicenters. Specializing in all areas of foot surgery, Dr. Sharlin’s interests include reconstructive bunion surgery as well as enhancing athletic performance.
“He listened to me and took action to resolve before I left the office. Nice to know he is willing to go slowly to diagnose rather than rush into a wrong one. ”
Dr. Garen Azizi, D.P.M is a new physician to Gelbmann Podiatry. He is passionate about providing the utmost patient care to his patients and enjoys treating challenging foot and ankle pathologies.
Dr. Azizi graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Azizi received an extensive training in sports medicine, trauma, foot and ankle surgery, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and routine foot care. Dr. Azizi is American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) candidate.
During his free time, Dr. Azizi enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time with his family and traveling. He is conversational in Spanish and fluent in Armenian and English.
We are fully committed to treating all conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower leg with the utmost compassion. We take our time to perform a complete medical work-up of every patient before we choose the best plan of care. Whether it is a minor problem that requires a quick check-up or a serious condition that requires surgical intervention, rest assured that all your needs will be handled with great care.
Matthew A. Krouse, DPM, is a skilled board-certified podiatrist serving patients at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists in Elgin, Schaumburg, Huntley, and the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago.
A native of the Chicagoland area, Dr. Krouse completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University and earned his doctoral degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
He completed his post-graduate residency training at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, where he served as chief resident during his third year.
While in residency, Dr. Krouse was exposed to all medical and surgical aspects of foot and ankle care with extensive specialized training in wound care, trauma, complex reconstructions, limb salvage, Ilizarov external fixation, peripheral nerve surgery, and advanced plastic surgery techniques.
He is board-qualified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Krouse is certified in the STAR total ankle replacement surgery.
He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, playing tennis, and traveling when not working. Dr. Krouse is also an avid sports fan.
Craig W. Halihan, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists located in Elgin, Schaumburg, Huntley, and the Montclare neighborhood of Chicago.
Dr. Halihan completed undergraduate training at the University of Illinois in Chicago and earned degrees in psychology and biology. In 2004, he graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a two-year surgical residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Halihan has specialized training in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and trauma and reconstructive surgery. He is board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Halihan is certified in the STAR total ankle replacement surgery. He is committed to continuing medical education to provide the best and most up-to-date care for patients with the latest advancement in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle disease.
In his free time, Dr. Halihan enjoys ice hockey and home improvement projects.
Bryan Hersh, DPM, is a board-certified foot surgeon at the Center for Podiatric Medicine, with three convenient Illinois locations in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Schaumburg, and Lombard. Dr. Hersh believes that the best way to practice medicine is to get to know your patients by developing a caring, trusting relationship where patients and their families become an integral part of the treatment process.
He began his medical career as an undergraduate student at Michigan State University in East Lansing, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Dr. Hersh continued onto Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, where he did research as well as clinical work, and graduated with honors in 1999.
Dr. Hersh continued his postdoctoral training in the Seattle area, where he completed a surgical residency serving as chief resident and worked with some of the top surgeons in the United States. During this time, he developed a special interest in sports medicine and completed advanced training in this sub-specialty as well as endoscopy, arthroscopy, and extensive flatfoot reconstructive procedures. Despite his hectic schedule, Dr. Hersh also found time to publish a paper in unusual Achilles tendon ruptures.
Dr. Hersh returned to Chicago after residency and was board-certified in foot surgery in 2004 and has continued to practice medicine in the city he loves. Dr. Hersh also spends time with his wife and 3 boys. He helps coach baseball, basketball and soccer games for his kids and also enjoys taking his 2 large dogs on walks or going on long bike rides on the trails in his neighborhood.
He is very excited about Podiatry and many of the new techniques, advances and treatments that can be offered to his patients. Dr. Hersh looks forward to meeting you and developing a relationship of comfort and trust so we can work together to solve your foot and ankle problems.
Dr. Hersh sees patients at the Center for Podiatric Medicine’s Chicago, Schaumburg, and Elmhurst offices.
Deepa Bhatt Montoya, DPM, is one of the exceptional podiatrists caring for patients at the Center for Podiatric Medicine. The practice has three Chicagoland locations in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Schaumburg, and Lombard, Illinois.
Dr. Montoya earned her Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. Dr. Montoya completed a podiatric surgical residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She has been in private practice for over 10 years now in Chicago.
Dr. Montoya is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She has a hospital affiliation with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Montoya was born in London, England, and raised in Canada. Outside of work, she has a keen interest in couture, pop culture, and food, though she enjoys her time as a wife and a mother to three beautiful girls the most.
Steven Sharlin, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at The Foot Care Group, serving patients in Hinsdale, Libertyville, and the Streeterville community of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Sharlin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his podiatric medical education at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He obtained post-graduate training at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where he completed a one-year post-graduate program in podiatric surgery.
Dr. Sharlin is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. He has full surgical privileges at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Dr. Sharlin has been in private practice in Lake County for over 30 years and has the experience you can trust.
Dr. Sharlin has been active in teaching. He serves as a clinical instructor for the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. He has served on numerous medical committees and maintains surgical privileges at many area surgicenters. Specializing in all areas of foot surgery, Dr. Sharlin’s interests include reconstructive bunion surgery as well as enhancing athletic performance.
“He listened to me and took action to resolve before I left the office. Nice to know he is willing to go slowly to diagnose rather than rush into a wrong one. ”
The team at Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists in Garfield Ridge is dedicated to providing exceptional foot and ankle care to patients of all ages. Offering a wide array of services from routine foot care to surgical procedures, Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists is Chicago’s premier comprehensive podiatry center and an all-in-one solution for foot health.
Under the direction of Robert Miklos, DPM, the team strives to provide prompt diagnosis, early intervention, and effective preventive care. Services include conservative therapies, rehabilitation, orthotics, diabetic foot care, and the treatment of sprains, fractures, bunions, warts, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, gout, calluses, and many other feet, ankle, and lower leg conditions. Surgical procedures range from simple procedures to complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
Known in the Chicago community for caring, personalized medical care, the team at Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists ensures that people always feel relaxed and comfortable during all appointments and procedures. Patients find the warm, friendly atmosphere as reassuring as the compassionate, attentive care they receive at every visit.
To schedule a consultation with one of the outstanding podiatrists at Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists or to learn more about treatment options or podiatric surgery, call the office to request an appointment, or book online today.
David Miklos, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist specializing in general podiatry and podiatric surgery. He joins his father, Robert Miklos, DPM, and his sister, Jennifer Miklos, DPM, at Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.
Dr. Miklos has more than 15 years of clinical experience and is an expert in foot trauma, diabetic limb salvage, and sports medicine. He also performs reconstructive foot surgery and other podiatric surgical procedures.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Dr. Miklos earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago.
Dr. Miklos serves as a clinical residency instructor at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago. He also holds staff privileges at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.
Dr. Miklos is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Jennifer Miklos, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist who specializes in general podiatry and podiatric surgery, and practices with her father, Robert Miklos, DPM, and her brother, David Miklos, DPM, at Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists in the Garfield Ridge area of Chicago.
Dr. Miklos has more than 20 years of clinical experience, and she offers patients exceptional care for foot trauma, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage. She is also an expert in rear foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Miklos holds staff privileges at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois and at Advent La Grange Hospital.
After she received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Miklos earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
“Like I said before talk to me is doctor Mikos, I've been going there for a while. I've already 3 months to have my calluses. Removed and my toes fixed. They do a wonderful job. If anybody has any trouble with their feet or legs, please go to Doctor Nicholas's office.”
VP Foot & Ankle Specialist is a two-location podiatry practice located in the Printer's Row and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois. Aaron Raestas, DPM, and the VP Foot & Ankle Specialist team offer the highest quality podiatry care and use the latest non-operative treatments and surgeries to address a wide range of foot and ankle complications.
Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Raestas earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine from Rosalind Franklin University, here in Chicago. He then completed his residency training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, where he received extensive training in forefoot surgery, rearfoot/ankle reconstruction, and limb salvage. Dr. Raestas is also trained in advanced wound care therapies and certified in total ankle replacement surgery. Dr. Raestas is currently on staff at Thorek Memorial Hospital, where he performs surgery and is involved in both outpatient and inpatient care.
At VP Foot & Ankle Specialist, patients of all ages can explore procedures and services to help them overcome the obstacles that come with foot injuries, complications, and deformities. Dr. Raestas assesses patients using high-tech imaging tests like X-rays and compassionately listens as they share their concerns and symptoms.
VP Foot & Ankle Specialist frequently treats patients for injuries like ankle sprains and bone fractures as well as deformities that develop over time, like bunions, hammertoe, and Charcot arthropathy. Additionally, Dr. Raestas and his team provide advanced care for corns, calluses, and diabetic foot ulcers.
Most treatment plans at VP Foot & Ankle Specialist start with non-operative measures like medications, physical therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and custom orthotics. Treatments like these promote healing without scalpels, scarring, and long healing periods.
Despite his focus on non-surgical therapies, Dr. Raestas has extensive experience with advanced surgeries like total ankle replacement and foot arthroscopy, or minimally invasive surgery, and can plan them in cases where conservative measures cannot provide relief.
Any complication involving the foot or ankle can get worse with time because of the pressures of standing, walking, or wearing shoes that don’t provide adequate foot support. To schedule an evaluation, call the VP Foot & Ankle Specialist location nearest you, or book online today.
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