General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Diabetic Foot Care

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the National Podiatric Medical Association, the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, the Cook County Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Diabetes Association.
• Wound Care
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Smith is board certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
• Bunions
  A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. They can develop from an inherited structural defect, excess stress on your foot, or can result from an existing medical condition.
• Ingrown Toenails
  This happens when the nail grows downward into the skin instead of straight out, usually causing an infection. Ingrown toenails are most common on the sides of the big toe. It can also be caused by shoe pressure, injury, fungal infections, poor foot structure, etc.

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Corns tend to be smaller than calluses and are the hard center is surrounded by irritated skin. While corns can be found on the bottom of the foot where pressure is usually applied, it is more common that you find corns on the tops and sides of your toes and even between your toes. When pressure is applied, corns can cause significant pain and discomfort.
• Calluses
  While most plantar warts are not a major health concern, it is advised you see a doctor to have the warts examined and removed. Some symptoms include small, rough lesions on the base of the foot, calluses in one spot, and tenderness when walking or standing for long periods of time.
• Fungus
• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Smith specializes in Diabetic Foot Care and treats a variety of foot conditions. Dr. Smith has had intensive training in Foot & Ankle surgery. He cares for ankle injuries, foot fractures, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, warts, and fungal nails. Sports injuries and orthotic devices round out Dr. Smith’s array of services.
• Physical Therapy
• Flatfoot Correction

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  That is why we offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. We seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is our goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Achilles tendinitis is caused by overuse of the band of tissues that connects the lower region of your calf muscle to your heel bone, also known as your Achilles tendon. Those at a higher risk for Achilles tendinitis are runners engaging in intense training or middle-aged people who participate in sports on occasion.
• Ankle Instability
  Chronic ankle instability is usually caused by repeated ankle sprains and is described as the gradual giving way of the outside of the ankle. Some symptoms of ankle instability include constant inflammation or swelling, tenderness, and instability in the ankle. After a sprained ankle, the ligaments become stretched and torn. Proper rehabilitation is required to strengthen the muscles around the ankle and rehabilitate the tissues within the ankle that affect your balance. In addition, physical therapy, medications, and bracing can help treat chronic ankle instability. Failure to do so may result in repeated ankle sprains, or possibly surgery.
• Ankle Sprain
  A sprained ankle occurs when you twist your ankle in an abnormal way causing the ligaments holding your ankle bones together to stretch or tear. Most sprained ankles involve injuries to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury. Although you may just need proper rest and pain medications to heal, it is important to have the sprain looked at by a professional to determine the severity and proper treatment.
• Bunions Problems
  For the most part, bunions require no medical treatment. However, if you are experiencing one or more of the following, a podiatrist can help alleviate your symptoms.
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Daily preventative care can help you decrease your risk of developing these other serious conditions like ulcers and infections. Inspecting your feet at the end of the day to look for any abnormalities, maintaining proper hygiene, keeping your feet warm in cold weather, encouraging blood flow in the feet, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle can discourage other conditions from developing.
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
  Fungal infections in the toe or fingernails can appear as thickened, discolored, or disfigured. While it may seem like the condition is just an aesthetic concern, fungal infections can lead to worsened symptoms and pain. Diabetes, a weakened immune system, and the normal aging process are all causes associated with fungal infections. It is more likely for senior citizens and adults to develop a fungal infection as opposed to children.
• Geriatric Foot Care
  As we age, foot problems are almost inevitable and completely normal. However, there are important steps to take to make sure you stay on your feet.
• Hammertoes
  Hammertoe is a deformity where one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes begin to bend outside of their normal alignment. Pressure can begin to weigh heavy on the toes as you wear shoes which is where pain and other symptoms develop.
• Heel Spurs
  Heel spurs occur in at least 50% of people who have plantar fasciitis. Past treatments for heel spurs, a bony growth that begins on the front of your heel bone and points toward the arch of your foot, included surgery to remove the growth. Nowadays, surgery is rarely a treatment option and more plans for physical therapy, ice, and pain medications are used to treat heel spurs.
• Foot Infections
  During her podiatric, medical and surgical training, she has been afforded many opportunities. The multidisciplinary approach which her residency adheres to includes treating complicated diabetic foot infections, limb salvage, prophylactic diabetic surgery, rearfoot surgery including charcot reconstruction surgery, and advanced wound care techniques.
• Ingrown Toenails
  We have all made the painful mistake of trimming our nails too short at some point in our lives. Sometimes, this can really affect our foot health by causing ingrown toenails.
• Pediatric Foot Care
  Pediatric foot conditions often go unnoticed and are often misdiagnosed. Most doctors dismiss any pediatric foot issues as being a part of normal structural development that children will eventually outgrow. However, foot problems are often prevalent in children due to their high levels of physical activity. Children are resilient, meaning that any potential foot issues may be overlooked.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Woodard holds a BA degree from Emory University and DPM/BS from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She is a past board member for the National Podiatric Medical Association, past president of Cook County Podiatric Medical Association and member of ACFAS. Dr. Woodard is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, American Board of Podiatric Surgery and American Board of Wound Management. Dr. Woodard currently holds a faculty position at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.