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.
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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.
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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.
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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 as0 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.
“Dr. Singh is a very good specialist, always looking for a solution to the problem. He helped me and my wife a lot. He is a warm, patient and very polite person. We recommend Dr. Singh with all our hearts.”
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.
“Was able to get an appointment easily, he always treats me like a welcome patient and handles the treatment efiiciently and effectiely. I would highly recommend him.”
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.
“The best foot doctor in the universe. She took care of all my needs her staff is amazing and all my questions was answered if you have a ankle or foot problem don't waste your time just call Dr. ESTHER LYON.”
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.
“Great experience from the moment I stepped into the office. Super friendly staff! Dr. Donets is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a podiatrist.”
Dr. Simon Donets, DPM
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Dr. Ralph Esposito, DPM
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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.
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.
“Great experience from the moment I stepped into the office. Super friendly staff! Dr. Donets is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a podiatrist.”
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.
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.
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.
“Great experience from the moment I stepped into the office. Super friendly staff! Dr. Donets is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a podiatrist.”
Dr. Ameet Thakrar, DPM, is a podiatrist at Vittori Foot & Ankle Specialist, serving patients in Homer Glen and New Lenox, Illinois.
Dr. Thakrar earned his bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University, followed by an intensive foot and ankle focused residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital and Cook County Health and Hospital System in Chicago.
Dr. Thakrar received comprehensive training in operative and non-operative treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. He has supplemented his training with an extensive amount of courses focused on foot and ankle internal and external fixation, wound care, and employs only the most effective evidence-based medical treatments. He is actively involved in the foot and ankle residency program at Weiss Memorial Hospital and takes pride in training resident podiatrists.
In his free time, Dr. Thakrar likes to spend time with his family, golf, and considers himself a foodie. A lifetime resident of the Chicagoland area, he grew up in Chicago’s Northshore and now resides in the Southwest suburbs.
“I was looking for a foot doctor over a year ago. I made an appointment with Dr. Thakrar. On my first visit I found him to be very kind, patient and attentive to my concerns. I really liked his ability to understand my needs and his down to earth personality. When I find a doctor who hears me, he has then managed to get on “my favorite doctors list”. I highly recommend Dr. Thakrar. I have been seeing him ever since. A FIVE STAR DOCTOR FOR SURE!!!”
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