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Dr. Biren Shah, DPM, provides expert foot and ankle care at Midwest Foot and Ankle Associates in Rockford, Illinois. Specializing in reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care, he offers treatments such as arthroscopy, limb salvage, and flat foot reconstruction. Dr. Shah earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering in India before relocating to the U.S. to pursue nuclear medicine and attend Barry University for medical school. During his residency at Mercy Hospital in Miami, he trained in sports medicine under Dr. James Losito, treating athletes from the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins. He joined Midwest Foot and Ankle Associates in 2016. Dr. Shah is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and has affiliations with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing beach volleyball and cricket.

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.

Dr. Shah graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and an MBA from the Richard J. Fox School of Business. He completed his surgical training at Crozer Health, specializing in trauma, deformity correction, limb salvage, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and minimally invasive techniques. During his residency, he also trained at Mount Sinai Hospital-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, focusing on pediatric foot and ankle deformities. Currently based in Chicagoland, Dr. Shah is a practicing podiatric physician and surgeon and an assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University. He serves as Vice Chair of Surgery at Community First Medical Center and as a Director-at-Large for the Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Simon Donets, DPM, is a top-rated foot and ankle surgeon, providing top-quality podiatry care for children and adults at Global Podiatry in Wheeling,  Arlington Heights, and Chicago, Illinois. 

Board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Donets has been treating infections, injuries, deformities, and other problems affecting the feet and ankles since 2002.  During his training, he was introduced to regenerative medicine techniques such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for chronic soft tissue type injuries.  Through experience and further research, he has added Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), amniotic placental extracts and stem cell recruitment to his daily treatment regimens.   These techniques have provided the foundation to avoiding ligament and tendon surgeries which can take months of difficult recovery.  Other common conditions treated include bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, plantar warts, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, tendonitis, sprains, fractures (broken bones), fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, flat feet, and pediatric foot care issues. 

He is skilled in traditional and minimally-invasive approaches to ankle and foot surgery, including state-of-the-art approaches like arthroereisis for treating flat feet and correcting congenital foot deformities and gait abnormalities. The office also offers digital X-rays and diagnostic ultrasounds to enable patients to receive the full spectrum of care without the need to schedule these procedures elsewhere.

Dr. Donets is committed to providing patient-centered care, and each treatment plan is carefully designed to address the individual patient's specific needs to ensure the best outcome. A strong proponent of patient education, Dr. Donets works hard to ensure each patient has the information they need to feel completely confident in their care at every step.

After earning his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Donets completed his medical degree in podiatric medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois, followed by a podiatry residency at Loretto Hospital and the Same Day Surgery Network, where he specialized in foot surgery. 

In addition to caring for patients at Global Podiatry, Dr. Donets is a faculty member at the Endeavor (formerly NorthShore University) Healthcare System’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General, and Associated Surgical Center in Arlington Heights.

Dr. Donets speaks English and Spanish. He enjoys treating various patients at Global Podiatry and Illinois Bone and Joint (Arlington Heights) and looks forward to working with you.

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.

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 Lombard, 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.

Dr. Shah graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and an MBA from the Richard J. Fox School of Business. He completed his surgical training at Crozer Health, specializing in trauma, deformity correction, limb salvage, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and minimally invasive techniques. During his residency, he also trained at Mount Sinai Hospital-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, focusing on pediatric foot and ankle deformities. Currently based in Chicagoland, Dr. Shah is a practicing podiatric physician and surgeon and an assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University. He serves as Vice Chair of Surgery at Community First Medical Center and as a Director-at-Large for the Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Simon Donets, DPM, is a top-rated foot and ankle surgeon, providing top-quality podiatry care for children and adults at Global Podiatry in Wheeling,  Arlington Heights, and Chicago, Illinois. 

Board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Donets has been treating infections, injuries, deformities, and other problems affecting the feet and ankles since 2002.  During his training, he was introduced to regenerative medicine techniques such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for chronic soft tissue type injuries.  Through experience and further research, he has added Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), amniotic placental extracts and stem cell recruitment to his daily treatment regimens.   These techniques have provided the foundation to avoiding ligament and tendon surgeries which can take months of difficult recovery.  Other common conditions treated include bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, plantar warts, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, tendonitis, sprains, fractures (broken bones), fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, flat feet, and pediatric foot care issues. 

He is skilled in traditional and minimally-invasive approaches to ankle and foot surgery, including state-of-the-art approaches like arthroereisis for treating flat feet and correcting congenital foot deformities and gait abnormalities. The office also offers digital X-rays and diagnostic ultrasounds to enable patients to receive the full spectrum of care without the need to schedule these procedures elsewhere.

Dr. Donets is committed to providing patient-centered care, and each treatment plan is carefully designed to address the individual patient's specific needs to ensure the best outcome. A strong proponent of patient education, Dr. Donets works hard to ensure each patient has the information they need to feel completely confident in their care at every step.

After earning his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Donets completed his medical degree in podiatric medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois, followed by a podiatry residency at Loretto Hospital and the Same Day Surgery Network, where he specialized in foot surgery. 

In addition to caring for patients at Global Podiatry, Dr. Donets is a faculty member at the Endeavor (formerly NorthShore University) Healthcare System’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General, and Associated Surgical Center in Arlington Heights.

Dr. Donets speaks English and Spanish. He enjoys treating various patients at Global Podiatry and Illinois Bone and Joint (Arlington Heights) and looks forward to working with you.

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. Daniel M. Parise is board certified in podiatric medicine (ABPM) and has a strong background in wound care. He provides compassionate treatment with a focus on the patient and a desire to help patients return to a pain free life. Dr. Parise starts with a conversation to understand the patients individual needs and then he works together with the patient to create a realistic and comprehensive plan of care. Dr. Parise is a graduate of Miami University Ohio with dual degrees in Zoology and Spanish. He then graduated from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine before completing a three year podiatric medical and surgical residency at University Hospitals – Richmond Heights where he became well versed in treating bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, diabetic care and limb salvage, flat feet, ingrown nails, ulcers, warts, and many more pedal ailments. Dr. Parise has been in private practice since 2014. He is fluent in Spanish.

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.

Robert Sheffey, DPM, is a highly experienced podiatrist at Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, serving patients at the practice locations in the Mount Greenwood and Portage Park areas of Chicago, as well as Orland Park and New Lenox, Illinois.

A native Ohioan, Dr. Sheffey attended Ohio State University in Columbus for his undergraduate degree. He then attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, where he earned his medical degree. He completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency at the NCVA/St. Joseph’s Hospital, also in Chicago. His training focused on both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive procedures, along with basic podiatric medicine.

Dr. Sheffey specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the feet and ankles. He believes that healthy feet play an important role in a healthy body and works hard to help his patients live a life free of pain and discomfort caused by foot and ankle disorders.

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.