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Welcome to Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, a podiatry practice serving patients in and around the Mount Greenwood and Portage Park areas of Chicago, as well as Orland Park and Niles and New Lenox, Illinois. The team of board-certified foot and ankle specialists and surgeons are the authorities on foot and ankle care, specializing in injuries, conditions, and diseases pertaining to the feet.
The team of physicians and staff are committed to helping their patients manage and recover from foot-related issues, ultimately minimizing pain and restoring lost mobility and function. As licensed podiatrists in Chicago, the team believes their patients should have the information they need to make an informed decision about their foot and ankle care. They begin by educating patients further about their condition and then designing a relevant treatment program.
The team at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle treats a variety of conditions, such as ankle pain, athlete’s foot, bunions, flat feet, foot pain, fractures, gout, hammertoes, heel pain, ingrown toenails, nail fungus, tendonitis, plantar warts, and plantar fasciitis. Some of the treatments they offer include orthotics, steroid injections, ankle surgery, foot surgery, and diabetic foot care.
Chicagoland Foot and Ankle ensures the highest quality of care available. No matter what the problem is, the team works with each patient to design a treatment that gets them back on their feet as soon as possible.
For more information about Chicagoland Foot and Ankle and the treatments available, book an appointment online or call the nearest office to speak with a helpful team member. The team is happy to answer any questions and assist in scheduling a consultation as soon as possible.
Biren Shah, DPM, provides foot care for the residents of Rockford, Illinois, at Midwest Foot and Ankle Associates. As a podiatric surgeon, Dr. Shah specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Shah grew up in India and earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering there. He relocated to the United States and earned an associate’s degree in nuclear medicine from Roosevelt University in Illinois.
Once he discovered his passion for medicine, Dr. Shah went to medical school at Barry University and completed extensive medical training during his residency at Mercy Hospital in Miami. He learned specialized skills in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma, pediatric podiatry, and diabetic wound care and limb salvage.
Dr. Shah spent considerable time training in advanced sports medicine techniques under the guidance of Miami Heat podiatrist, Dr. James Losito. He treated many professional athletes from the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins teams.
After his time in sports medicine, Dr. Shah went into private practice. From 2015 to 2016, he was an associate partner at Lee Podiatry Group in Fort Myers, Florida. In 2016, he joined Midwest Foot and Ankle Associates.
At his practice, Dr. Shah specializes in primary podiatric medicine, sports medicine, diabetic foot care, and reconstructive surgery. He performs arthroscopy, diabetic limb salvage, flat foot reconstruction, and traumatic injury correction.
Dr. Shah is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Illinois Podiatric Medicine Association. He has affiliations with the Rockford Surgery Center and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.
When he’s off-duty, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He’s a technology enthusiast and an avid NBA fan. His favorite sports to play are beach volleyball and cricket.
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.
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.
“Dr Aziz is very tentative towards my needs. I had just started going last year and this doctor is very friendly. The staff is very great also. I’ll be recommending other people to this doctor.”
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.
“Dr Aziz is very tentative towards my needs. I had just started going last year and this doctor is very friendly. The staff is very great also. I’ll be recommending other people to this doctor.”
Dr. Bruce Bever, DPM is a surgically trained foot and ankle surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Through the course of his residency training, Dr Bever gained experience in the latest treatments for forefoot and rearfoot surgical procedures, clinical biomechanics, sports medicine, and cutting-edge nerve and soft tissue pain resolution.
Dr. Bever was raised on a small island on the west coast of FL, and he credits his upbringing near the ocean and sand to his mild demeanor. He was a professional photographer prior to returning to healthcare in 2011.
Dr. Bever is on staff at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, as an attending physician and surgeon. He is able to perform a wide array of podiatric surgical procedures on an outpatient basis, as well as taking call, and seeing inpatients for both medical and surgical podiatric care.
Are you interested in learning more about Lapiplasty and how it can help you eliminate your bunions? Give Dr Bever a call to schedule an appointment for an evaluation, and find out how you can become bunion-free with Lapiplasty!
“Dr. Bever is a very caring and compassionate doctor. He leaves no stone unturned to find the reason for your pain and ways to help you manage it. Very knowledgeable and has many resources to help his patients. Excellent doctor.”
Dr. Sonu Joseph, DPM is a double board certified foot and ankle surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in Morton Grove, IL and went to Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Joseph credits her Jesuit education for her ability to provide personalized attention and concern for her patients. She received her doctorate of podiatric medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College in 2016. She went on to complete her surgical residency at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, where she received excellent training and the ability to treat conditions of the foot and ankle both conservatively and surgically. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Over the years, Dr. Joseph has gained experience in the latest treatments for forefoot and rearfoot related issues. She is well versed in both conservative care and surgical intervention. She performs biomechanical exams and practices sports medicine in the office. She also performs wound care and diabetic limb salvage and has experience with elective and trauma-related foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Joseph is on staff at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, as an attending physician and surgeon. She is also able to perform a wide array of podiatric surgical procedures on an outpatient basis. Dr. Joseph has been practicing in the Chicagoland area for 6 years treating all types of patients both conservatively and surgically.
Dr. Joseph enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son, taking her dog to the park, cooking, reading, and traveling.
“Dr. Sonu Joseph, and ,maria, her assistant who took my X-rays, both are very pleasant, knowledgeable, and understanding, my first visit was very satisfying. Thank you for great customer service.”
Nehal Sheth, DPM, is an exceptional podiatric medicine specialist at Chicago Foot Specialists in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, and throughout the Chicagoland area. He looks beyond traditional interventions by incorporating alternative therapies into his patients’ personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Sheth earned his undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Chicago before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a three-year intensive surgical residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Through this prestigious residency, Dr. Sheth served patients in a Level 1 Trauma Setting, as well as veterans and their families.
For patients at Chicago Foot Specialists, Dr. Sheth curates treatment plans that incorporate physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness. By tending to his patients holistically, patients often find their overall wellbeing increased after working with Dr. Sheth.
When not at the office, you can find Dr. Sheth running along Lake Michigan, biking on his Peloton, at a Chicago sporting event, or spending time with his growing family. He and his wife rescued two greyhounds and recently welcomed a new baby girl.
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.
“Dr. Sharlin was kind and attentive. He suggested orthotics as a first treatment and I’m going to try those. I would recommend him. Also, he was able to see me very quickly for virtual appointments and quickly as well for an in person appointment. It was very easy to reach his office staff.”
Dr. Esther 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. Esther 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. Esther Lyon, DPM cares for her patients and considers it a privilege to be your foot and ankle doctor.
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.
Welcome to Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, a podiatry practice serving patients in and around the Mount Greenwood and Portage Park areas of Chicago, as well as Orland Park and Niles and New Lenox, Illinois. The team of board-certified foot and ankle specialists and surgeons are the authorities on foot and ankle care, specializing in injuries, conditions, and diseases pertaining to the feet.
The team of physicians and staff are committed to helping their patients manage and recover from foot-related issues, ultimately minimizing pain and restoring lost mobility and function. As licensed podiatrists in Chicago, the team believes their patients should have the information they need to make an informed decision about their foot and ankle care. They begin by educating patients further about their condition and then designing a relevant treatment program.
The team at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle treats a variety of conditions, such as ankle pain, athlete’s foot, bunions, flat feet, foot pain, fractures, gout, hammertoes, heel pain, ingrown toenails, nail fungus, tendonitis, plantar warts, and plantar fasciitis. Some of the treatments they offer include orthotics, steroid injections, ankle surgery, foot surgery, and diabetic foot care.
Chicagoland Foot and Ankle ensures the highest quality of care available. No matter what the problem is, the team works with each patient to design a treatment that gets them back on their feet as soon as possible.
For more information about Chicagoland Foot and Ankle and the treatments available, book an appointment online or call the nearest office to speak with a helpful team member. The team is happy to answer any questions and assist in scheduling a consultation as soon as possible.
Dr. John F. Kane, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in accident and work-related injuries. As one of the highly skilled surgeons at Chicago Surgical Clinic and Associate Surgical Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois, he has been practicing surgery for nearly 37 years. He also sees patients in his Chicago office.
Dr. Kane is a native of Rochester, New York. After completing his undergraduate degree at Buffalo State College (SUNY) in Buffalo, New York in 1978, Dr. Kane relocated to Chicago, Illinois to attend the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. When Dr. Kane earned his doctorate degree, he immediately completed a foot and ankle surgical residency at Frank Cuneo Hospital to further his career as an advanced as a foot and ankle surgeon.
With a strong background in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Kane specializes in work injuries accidents and personal injuries. He also provides care for patients with heel pain, plantar fasciitis, flat foot, ankle sprains, deformed toes, ingrown and painful toenails and variety of other foot and ankle problems. Dr. Kane believes in providing the highest quality personalized health care to achieve proven results for each one of his patients.
Since launching his medical career, Dr. Kane has become heavily involved in medical education and health care. Dr. Kane is a compassionate doctor who traveled to the town of Paete Laguna in the Philippines with a medical mission. Continuing his calling to help other Dr. Kane serves as an educational director for medical students at The American Global University School of Medicine, Caribbean Medical Students, and Surgical Preparatory Course.
Dr. Kane is also a licensed surgical assistant and assists in many different types of general surgery and orthopedic surgeries.
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