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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.

Bryan Hersh, DPM, is a board-certified foot surgeon at the Center for Podiatric Medicine, with four convenient Illinois locations in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Schaumburg, Lombard, and Elmhurst, along with one other location in Highland, Indiana. 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.

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.

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.

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. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading and exploring the great city of Chicago.

As the founder and CEO of Miklos Foot and Ankle Specialists, Robert Miklos, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist with almost four decades of experience and has served the south side of Chicago near Garfield Ridge since 1980.

Patients trust Dr. Miklos for his extensive knowledge of podiatric medicine and his experience treating all conditions of the foot and ankle. He specializes in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, reconstructive surgery, and palliative care.

Dr. Miklos holds privileges at Forest Medical Surgical Center in Justice, Illinois. He serves as the chair of foot and ankle surgery at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois, and as a clinical instructor for the foot and ankle surgery residency program at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Miklos earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He holds membership with several professional organizations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association.

In his leisure time, Dr. Miklos enjoys outdoor activities, including boating and fishing, and spending time with his family.

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. She serves as a clinical residency instructor at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago.

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.

Dr. Miklos is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their dog, Rusty.

Dr. Bela Pandit, of the Pandit Foot & Ankle Clinic in Evergreen Park, Illinois, is a nationally-recognized, double board-certified physician, offering compassionate and leading-edge care for all types of foot and ankle issues. Experienced in the latest diagnostic treatments, Dr. Pandit’s expertise is frequently tapped by local and national news media. She has extensive experience in treating: neuropathy, heel and foot pain associated with arthritis, plantar fasciitis sprains, toenail fungus, bunions, and hammertoes. In addition, she designs custom orthotics to alleviate pain and alignment problems for patients with flat or overarched feet.

Dr. Pandit is committed to providing patients with outstanding and compassionate care. She takes great interest in her patients and is proud to be the physician to many complete families. She has a special interest in runners and athletes, both professional and casual. She strives to help her patients get back to the activities they love quickly and safely. She is certified in laser techniques for removal of fungal nails, veins, tattoos, warts, and hair.

Dr. Pandit was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated with honors from Boston University with a B.A. in biology and art history while completing a highly competitive pre-medical curriculum. She went on to earn her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin/Chicago Medical School with a concentration in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She served as chief resident of the prestigious residency program at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.

She utilizes the latest technology, including laser and shockwave treatments and minimally invasive surgical procedures.  

In her free time, Dr. Pandit enjoys running, yoga and cooking.

Dijana Mirkovic, DPM, is a highly trained podiatrist at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle. She is dedicated to providing personalized care at the practice locations in the Mount Greenwood and Portage Park areas of Chicago, as well as Orland Park and New Lenox, Illinois.

Raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dr. Mirkovic completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her medical degree at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine). She completed her post-graduate studies at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital of Chicago, during which she served as chief resident her final year. Her education focused on both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, as well as all aspects of podiatric medicine.

Dr. Mirkovic provides foot and ankle treatment to patients of all ages, including conservative and surgical options. She strives to provide patient-centered care and open a strong chain of communication between herself, her patients, and their families. She focuses on building a trusting relationship in an environment in which her patients feel comfortable asking all of their questions.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling. She has a true love for cooking.

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.

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.

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.

Dijana Mirkovic, DPM, is a highly trained podiatrist at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle. She is dedicated to providing personalized care at the practice locations in the Mount Greenwood and Portage Park areas of Chicago, as well as Orland Park and New Lenox, Illinois.

Raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dr. Mirkovic completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her medical degree at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine). She completed her post-graduate studies at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital of Chicago, during which she served as chief resident her final year. Her education focused on both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, as well as all aspects of podiatric medicine.

Dr. Mirkovic provides foot and ankle treatment to patients of all ages, including conservative and surgical options. She strives to provide patient-centered care and open a strong chain of communication between herself, her patients, and their families. She focuses on building a trusting relationship in an environment in which her patients feel comfortable asking all of their questions.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling. She has a true love for cooking.

Pulin Joshi, DPM, is a highly trained podiatrist at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, with locations in Orland Park and New Lenox, Illinois. He specializes in conservative treatments and rearfoot and ankle pathology of all types, including elective reconstruction, trauma, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, limb salvage, and limb deformity correction.

Dr. Joshi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular and cellular biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he made the Dean’s list. He went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked as a teaching assistant.

Dr. Joshi finished his medical training with a foot and ankle reconstructive surgery residency at Ascension in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was Chief Resident. He received the University Merit Scholarship and the Bakotic Endowed Scholarship.

He maintains his medical credentials with continuing education and has published various research studies in prestigious medical journals. Dr. Joshi is also a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Society, American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Dr. Joshi enjoys helping his patients achieve exceptional foot and ankle health and welcomes them to Chicagoland Foot and Ankle. 

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.

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 Roselle, 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.

Board-certified foot surgeon Michael Lacey, DPM, believes communication is a key component to developing strong patient-provider relationships. For Dr. Lacey, spending time with his patients to address questions and concerns is essential to building trust and treating the whole person. He brings his passion for podiatry and this patient-centered approach to the Center for Podiatric Medicine, four convenient Illinois locations in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Schaumburg, and Elmhurst, along with one other location in Highland, Indiana.

Though he always wanted to practice medicine, his career took a permanent detour during his undergraduate studies at Fairfield University in Connecticut when his father, a diabetic, nearly had his leg amputated after stepping on a nail at a construction site. Watching the podiatrist save his father’s leg inspired him to switch from pediatrics to podiatry as his chosen field. Dr. Lacey graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, then went on to complete a three-year residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where he served as chief podiatry resident. His father’s fateful accident again influenced his postdoctoral training, as diabetic foot care and limb salvage became a focus area during his residency.

Dr. Lacey sees patients at the Center for Podiatric Medicine’s Schaumburg, Illinois, and Highland, Indiana, offices. When he isn’t practicing medicine, the Boston native enjoys cheering on the Red Sox and the New England Patriots, and spending time with his Wheaten Terrier, Swiffer.

Pulin Joshi, DPM, is a highly trained podiatrist at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, with locations in Orland Park and New Lenox, Illinois. He specializes in conservative treatments and rearfoot and ankle pathology of all types, including elective reconstruction, trauma, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, limb salvage, and limb deformity correction.

Dr. Joshi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular and cellular biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he made the Dean’s list. He went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked as a teaching assistant.

Dr. Joshi finished his medical training with a foot and ankle reconstructive surgery residency at Ascension in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was Chief Resident. He received the University Merit Scholarship and the Bakotic Endowed Scholarship.

He maintains his medical credentials with continuing education and has published various research studies in prestigious medical journals. Dr. Joshi is also a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Society, American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Dr. Joshi enjoys helping his patients achieve exceptional foot and ankle health and welcomes them to Chicagoland Foot and Ankle.