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.
RICHARD J. POWERS, DPM was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and is a graduate of Loyola University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1986, he completed his education in Podiatric Medicine, from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric medicine, and started his post-professional training in a 12-month surgical preceptorship, under the direction of Ronald Cervetti, DPM, in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Powers then went on to complete a 12-month surgical residency at Lakeside Community Hospital, under the direction of podiatric author and educator, Dr. Irving Pikscher, DPM, in Chicago.
Dr. Powers has served as a Podiatric Surgical Instructor at Mercy Hospital, Loyola Ambulatory, Oak Brook Surgical Center from 1992 through 2003. He also served as the Residency director of Sacred Heart Hospital from 1998 to 2003.
Dr. Powers is a member of the American and Illinois Podiatric Medical Association and the CME chairman of the Advanced Foot & Ankle IPA.
Yelana Barsky, DPM, is a well-respected and experienced podiatrist providing patients with the highest-quality care and treatment at Global Podiatry in Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Wheeling, Illinois.
As a licensed podiatrist, Dr. Barsky has significant experience treating an array of foot-and ankle-related conditions, including foot and ankle injuries, bunions, hammertoes, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, tendinitis, arthritis, flat feet, and pediatric foot care issues.
In addition, she is skilled in many approaches to foot surgery, including minimally-invasive approaches and traditional techniques, as well as the use of custom orthotics and state-of-the-art treatments like arthroereisis for flat feet. The practice is also equipped with a state-of-the-art digital X-ray and ultrasound machine so patients can receive a diagnosis faster and begin care as soon as possible.
Dr. Barsky believes strongly in providing patient-centered care, providing custom solutions for all types of foot and ankle issues based on each patient’s unique needs for the best possible outcomes. Her professional yet compassionate approach helps every patient feel well taken care of.
Dr. Barsky earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, graduating with honors. She completed her medical degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in North Chicago, Illinois, before earning her spot in a competitive foot and ankle surgery residency at Loretto Hospital and the Same Day Surgery Network.
In addition to treating patients at the Global Podiatry practice, Dr. Barsky is affiliated with several hospitals, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Loretto Hospital, Macneal Hospital, and Roseland Community Hospital.
At Global Podiatry, Dr. Barsky treats patients from throughout the Chicago region and maintains hours six days a week to serve patients better.
Since 2000, European Foot and Ankle Clinic has been working with patients to provide the best podiatric care for patients in the Chicago area. Our doctors’ experience in podiatry is coupled with genuine concern for their patients. All our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well. Our goal is to help you maintain healthy feet.
Dr. Mary Olszewski D.P.M. M.A. completed both her undergraduate and Masters degree at Drake University. She received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Dr.William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at the prestigious Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Additionally, she is double board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.
Dr. Mary has been practicing in the Chicagoland area for over 29 years with extensive experience in all aspects of podiatry, with a specialty in wound and diabetic care. She is also the only doctor in the Midwest who utilizes a unique method of treating fat pad loss with injected sub-dermal fillers to help patients walk more comfortably.
Dr. Mary is on staff at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL, and North Shore University Health Systems in Skokie, IL.
VP Foot & Ankle Specialist is a four-location podiatry practice located in the Printer's Row and Garfield Ridge, neighborhoods of Chicago, Norridge, and Mundelein, Illinois. Aaron Raestas, DPM, and the VP Foot & Ankle Specialist team offer the highest quality podiatry care and use the latest non-operative treatments as well as 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.
