General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  “ Dr. Flood and Dr. Lee have cured my plantar fasciitis! I have been dealing with it mainly in my left foot for 3 years. I am very active, running weightlifting, plus on my feet all day at work.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Additionally, He gives back to the medical profession by his current commitment as a clinical instructor for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Advocate/Aurora Lutheran General Hospital.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  First Step Foot Care offers ultrasound technology that can assist in the treatment and diagnosis of soft tissue conditions.
• MRI
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe, totally painless way for your physician to look into your body. The pictures created during the exam look at the soft tissue and provide information that can improve the diagnosis. This brochure is provided to answer the questions most frequently asked by people scheduled for an extremity MRI examination.
• Radiology
  Dr. Rahimi has been in practice since 1986 and has been a clinical professor of radiology at the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine since 1990. Dr. Rahimi was also a director of a very sought after residency program from 1995 - 2006. Dr. Rahimi was clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital and is currently an American Board of Podiatric Surgery Oral Examiner.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Dr. Roeske graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He then completed his residency training in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics, Section of Podiatry where he served as Chief Resident during his senior year. Throughout his 3 years of residency, Dr. Roeske received advanced training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery directly under the region’s most respected podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons including faculty from Rush University, Northwestern University, and NorthShore University.
• Wound Care
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Cohn completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois – earning degrees in molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, and psychology. He earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. He then completed a very competitive 3-year surgical residency, with added credentials in reconstructive rear-foot and ankle surgery. He trained with faculty from Rush, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago. He has comprehensive exposure to the newest and most advanced treatment options for all foot and ankle problems. To further his educational enhancement, he routinely attends the finest medical education courses/workshops around the country.
• Bunions
• Gangrene
• Ingrown Toenails

Dermatologists

• Corns
• Cyst
• Calluses
• Fungus
• Lesions
  Are you tired of dealing with pesky warts? We at First Step Foot Care are very excited to announce that we have a brand new and effective treatment for surface based skin lesions, primarily warts.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Ferrari earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Ferrari then completed his residency training in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics, Section of Podiatry. During his final year, he served the program as the chief podiatry resident. During his training, he was under the guidance of some of the most respected foot and ankle surgeons in the Chicagoland area and he has been exposed to all areas of podiatry including reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, bunion correction, hammertoe surgeries, fracture care of the foot and ankle, sports injuries, diabetic limb salvage and more.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Ferrari is a native to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, growing up in Prospect Heights and attending Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights. He then went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After college he spent time with First Step Foot Care as a medical assistant, learning more about the field of podiatric medicine and surgery and it soon became his passion. To come full circle and join the same team years later is his great privilege and he cannot be more grateful to be part of a team that has proven to be a well-respected and dedicated servant to the community.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  First Step Foot Care offers an effective noninvasive FDA approved technique to safely and effectively treat bone and soft tissue disorders around the foot and ankle. Known as Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy (EPAT), this method is proven to be effective in treating foot conditions especially plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), tendonitis of the foot and ankle, Achilles tendonitis, neuroma’s and joint injury.
• Ankle Sprain
• Bunions Problems
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
• Hammertoes
  At First Step Foot Care, Dr. Roeske works on all aspects of foot and ankle care including both conservative and surgical treatment options for his patients. He has special interest in the treatment of arthritis, bunion correction, heel pain, flatfeet, hammertoes, neuromas, Achilles tendon pain, sports injuries, fractures, dermatological conditions, wound care, and at-risk diabetic evaluations. He enjoys having access to the latest medical technologies to better diagnose and treat his patients.
• Heel Spurs
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Foot Infections
• Ingrown Toenails
• Metatarsalgia
  Dr. James Flood and his associates are dedicated specialists in problems affecting the foot and ankle and have over one hundred years of combined experience! Dr. Flood’s quality team of physicians provide a comprehensive service of care for patients with all types of foot and ankle problems. This includes sports injuries (including high level / elite sportsmen and women), trauma, arthritis, metatarsalgia, diabetic care, and reconstructive foot surgery.
• Foot Neuroma
• Foot Orthotics
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Don't let foot and ankle pain stop you from living your life! First Step Foot Care offers the most advanced MLS Laser Therapy in the office, and it is an effective, proven, pain-free treatment for foot and ankle conditions such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), foot and ankle pain, knee pain, arthritis, foot and ankle sprains, gout, neuropathy, and more! We will even customize a treatment program for you.
• Podiatric Deformities
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Flood also held the privilege as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Northwest Community Hospital. He is proud to have served on the Day Surgery Consulting Committee, Medical Staff Quality Committee, and Surgical QI Committee at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.