Podiatry

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Loyola Medicine: Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care

At Loyola Medicine, our podiatric surgeons provide expert care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Whether you're dealing with chronic foot pain, a sports injury, or a diabetic foot complication, our board-certified podiatrists work collaboratively with orthopaedic specialists, physical therapists, and pain management experts to deliver personalized treatment options.

Why choose Loyola for Podiatry

Choosing Loyola Medicine for your podiatric care means you’ll receive:

• Expertise in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery – Our podiatric surgeons are extensively trained in foot and ankle surgery, biomechanics, and wound care, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment.
• Advanced diagnostic technology – Loyola is one of the few centers in the Chicago area offering extremity MRI (a smaller, more comfortable MRI scanner that generates high-resolution images of the foot) for precise diagnosis.
• Comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach – Our podiatric surgeons collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, sports medicine specialists, and wound care experts to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Sports Medicine Foot Injuries – Whether you're an athlete recovering from a foot injury or dealing with a sports-related condition, our specialists provide advanced care to help you heal and get back in the game.
• Diabetic Foot Care – Managing diabetic foot ulcers and complications requires expert care. Our specialists offer advanced treatments to protect your foot health and prevent serious complications.
• Custom orthotics and footwear solutions – We have expertise in designing and prescribing custom orthotic inserts to improve your foot function, reduce pain, and prevent further complications.

Podiatry Conditions We Treat

Our podiatric specialists diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower leg, including:

• Bone spurs
• Bunions
• Calluses, corns, and warts
• Diabetic foot problems, including ulcers and infections
• Flat feet and arch disorders
• Foot arthritis and chronic pain
• Fractures
• Hammertoe and toe deformities
• Heel problems/pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ingrown toenails and nail fungus
• Orthotic management for foot alignment issues
• Sports injuries
• Tendonitis and ligament injuries
• Women's sports medicine foot/ankle injuries

As an integral part of Loyola's Women's Sports Medicine program, our podiatric surgeons provide specialized care to address the foot and ankle disorders unique to female athletes and active women of every age.

Advanced Podiatry Treatments and Services

Podiatrists begin with an evaluation of your medical condition, looking at the foot and entire lower leg to determine what issues may be contributing to your pain. Imaging, which may include x-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or ultrasound may be used to better understand your injury or condition.

Loyola’s podiatric medicine and surgery team provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments, including:

• Minimally-invasive foot and ankle surgery – Including ankle arthroscopy, bunion removal, and fracture repair.
• Custom orthotics and bracing – For improved foot function and pain relief.
• Wound care for diabetic foot conditions – Specialized treatment for foot ulcers and infections.
• Sports injury rehabilitation – Recovery plans for ankle sprains, stress fractures, and ligament injuries.
• Gait analysis and biomechanical assessments – Evaluating foot mechanics to prevent injuries and improve mobility

Choosing the Right Foot or Ankle Specialist

Podiatric surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons work collaboratively to treat patients with foot and ankle pain or injury. Though podiatric surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons treat many of the same conditions, they have received slightly different training.

Podiatrists complete four years of podiatric medical school earning a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree (DPM). This is followed by a three year residency in podiatric medicine and surgery. Orthopaedic surgeons complete four years of medical school followed by a residency program, earning a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD).

A podiatrist’s education and residency training focuses on the care of the foot, ankle and lower extremities. Training in orthopaedic surgery includes the foot and ankle, as well as all musculoskeletal conditions. Some orthopaedic surgeons go on to complete a fellowship specifically focused on the foot and ankle. Podiatric surgeons may also choose to pursue fellowship training.

Both podiatric surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons perform surgical procedures on the foot and ankle. In addition, podiatrists are more likely to treat skin and nail conditions and provide orthotic, shoe and bracing management for various foot and ankle conditions. Podiatrists also have significant experience in manage ongoing foot conditions related to diabetes and other systemic illnesses.

Meet Our Podiatrists

Our board-certified podiatrists bring years of expertise in podiatric medicine and surgery and offer advanced treatments for all foot and ankle conditions.

Schedule an Appointment

If you're experiencing foot or ankle pain, don’t wait—schedule a consultation with a Loyola Medicine podiatrist today. Our specialists are here to help you get back on your feet with advanced, compassionate care.