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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.
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.
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.
Foot & Ankle Group has been serving Olympia Fields, Illinois, and the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. Podiatrist Stephanie Spicer, DPM, leads the team and provides comprehensive foot and ankle medicine, and surgery when necessary. The goal of Foot & Ankle Group is to support a healthy and active lifestyle by fully evaluating each patient and creating treatment options customized to meet their individual needs.
Foot & Ankle Group was founded by Dr. Spicer in order to meet the needs of an increasing patient population, as well as offering more expansive services, including treatment for bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, nail problems, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot pain. The aim is to create a comfortable environment that offers comprehensive service to patients, as well as provide adjunct medical services. Their mission is to get to know their patients and the demands they endure daily. This allows a customized approach by taking lifestyle, responsibilities, and medical history into consideration.
The Foot & Ankle Group team provides the highest quality medical and surgical care in a safe, effective, and efficient environment.
Dr. Bruce Bever, DPM is a Board Certified 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.
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.
AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP DRS HORAK AND SHAUGER TARGET THEIR EXPERTISE AT RAPID RESOLUTION OF FOOT AND ANKLE PATHOLOGIES AMIDST A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE AND FRIENDLY STAFF. COMBINING YEARS OF PRACTICE AND TRAINING THEY ARE ABLE TO OFFER THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY WITH TIME TESTED TREATMENTS. COMMON FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS TREATED AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP INCLUDE; INGROWN TOE NAILS, WARTS, HEEL PAIN, HEEL SPURS, BUNIONS, HAMMERTOES, ARTHRITIS, FRACTURES, ANKLE PAIN, TENDINITIS AND MOST ANY CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE FEET OR ANKLES. AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP SAME DAY AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. THEY ALSO HAVE ON AN ON SITE SURGICAL SUITE AND MRI FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. UNDER THE CARE OF AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP YOUR FOOT OR ANKLE CONDITION IS IN EXCELLENT HANDS.
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, Ivy and Sarah are all delightful. They are all very warm and friendly and made me laugh. It didn’t feel like I was at a doctors appointment. They definitely have my recommendation.”
AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP DRS HORAK AND SHAUGER TARGET THEIR EXPERTISE AT RAPID RESOLUTION OF FOOT AND ANKLE PATHOLOGIES AMIDST A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE AND FRIENDLY STAFF. COMBINING YEARS OF PRACTICE AND TRAINING THEY ARE ABLE TO OFFER THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY WITH TIME TESTED TREATMENTS. COMMON FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS TREATED AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP INCLUDE; INGROWN TOE NAILS, WARTS, HEEL PAIN, HEEL SPURS, BUNIONS, HAMMERTOES, ARTHRITIS, FRACTURES, ANKLE PAIN, TENDINITIS AND MOST ANY CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE FEET OR ANKLES. AT AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP SAME DAY AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. THEY ALSO HAVE ON AN ON SITE SURGICAL SUITE AND MRI FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE. UNDER THE CARE OF AMERICAN SURGEONS GROUP YOUR FOOT OR ANKLE CONDITION IS IN EXCELLENT HANDS.
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, Ivy and Sarah are all delightful. They are all very warm and friendly and made me laugh. It didn’t feel like I was at a doctors appointment. They definitely have my recommendation.”
Dr. Bruce Bever, DPM is a Board Certified 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.