General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Warts
• Arthritis
  These can lead to tendinitis, bursitis and fasciitis, which are all types of inflammation of the tissues that surround your heel. Over time the stress can cause bone spurs and deformities. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, can also lead to heel problems. Treatments for heel problems might include rest, medicines, exercises, taping and special shoes. Surgery is rarely needed.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick, fibrous ligament in the arch of the foot called the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia attaches into the heel bone and fans out toward the ball of the foot, attaching into the base of the toes. If this ligament is stretched excessively it will become inflamed and begin to cause pain.
• Primary Care
• Diabetic Foot Care

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Xanthoma of the Achilles tendon is a rather rare, interesting orthopaedic condition that has important ramifications in internal medicine and dermatology because the lesion is associated with a specific disturbance […]

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound is a very effective tool for treating and diagnosing a wide variety of foot and ankle problems. This is especially true for soft tissue problems. Common problems for which […]
• MRI
  Magnetic resonance imaging is a sophisticated diagnostic procedure to diagnose the following kinds of problems or conditions: Arthritis. Fractures. Infection. Injuries of the tendons, ligaments, or cartilage. Tumors. MRIs use […]
• Radiology
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  Sometime, a podiatrist may prescribe a computed tomography (CT) examination (also known as a “CAT scan”) to help diagnose and treat a foot or ankle problem. A CT is a […]

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopic surgery on the foot and ankle may be prescribed to confirm a diagnosis or perform a surgical procedure within a joint. The procedure uses a small instrument and other devices that penetrate the skin without causing major traumatic surgery.
• Wound Care
• Pinched Nerve
  Neuromas are the result of an abnormality in the nerves of the foot. These nerves may have been damaged due to an abnormality or some form of trauma. They are most often located in the ball of the foot and can cause inflammation or a pinched nerve. If you’ve been suffering from neuromas, you don’t have to anymore. Our foot specialist will provide you with the toe surgery you need to resolve this issue so you can move around with less pain.
• Ankle Surgery
  In some situations, our podiatrists may recommend foot or ankle surgery to resolve deformities in the ankle and the surrounding bone structures. When this happens, you need to turn to a foot specialist, such as our foot and ankle clinic in the Chicago area. Our ankle surgeons are ready to provide you with the treatment that is most likely to give you the best results.
• Bunion Surgery
  A bunion is a deformity of the big toe joint that is often painful and may require surgery to correct. Many people think there’s nothing they can do about this painful condition. However, when you see the experienced podiatrists at Chicago Foot Care Clinic, we can provide the options you need, including bunion surgery, such as the Swiss bunion technique, to help get you back to living with painless feet. We understand how important it is to be able to walk without pain, which is why our foot and ankle clinic provides the care you need.
• Metatarsal Surgery
  Surgery on the second through fifth metatarsal bones is performed infrequently, and is usually done to treat painful calluses on the bottom of the foot or non-healing ulcers on the ball of the foot. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may also need metatarsal surgery.
• Cyst Removal
  Cysts can be difficult to recognize. In fact, most people don’t expect to see them on their feet at all and may think they are experiencing another problem. If you suspect you may have cysts or ganglion masses on your feet, it’s important to schedule an appointment at our foot and ankle clinic serving patients in Chicago, Gurnee and Fox Lake, IL. We can perform an examination and determine if cyst removal surgery is required. If so, we will schedule your surgery with our qualified foot surgeon.
• Arthritis Surgery
  We have an experienced foot and ankle doctor and surgeon who offers a full array of services, from arthritis surgery to wart treatment, corn and cyst removal and more.
• Bunions
  Our experienced podiatrists can perform the Swiss bunion technique to help patients get relief from this often painful issue. Bunions can make it difficult to fit into shoes, as well as create pain and discomfort as you walk. With the help of our foot specialist, you can rest assured you will be able to walk with ease and wear whatever shoes you want with no worries.
• Neurosurgery
  A neuroma is an abnormality of a nerve that has been damaged either by trauma or as a result of an abnormality of the foot. Neuromas most often in the ball of the foot, causing a pinched and inflamed nerve.
• Gangrene
  Gangrene usually occurs after the blood supply to your foot is lost. Bacterial infections of open sores or ulcers also can lead to gangrene. Diabetics are most prone to foot […]
• Toe Surgery
  When you undergo toe surgery for neuromas, we will make an incision along the top of the foot where the neuroma is located. The most common areas for the incision include between the second and third toes or the third and fourth toes. Once we locate the nerve, our foot surgeon will remove it.
• Achilles Surgery
  Our foot surgeon will use Achilles surgery to restore a torn or ruptured tendon. The foot doctor will make an incision along the back of the leg, just above the heel, to provide access to the damaged tendon. They will then sew it back together. We may recommend waiting to have surgery until about a week after the injury occurs to reduce swelling and allow for best results. However, it’s important to make an appointment with a foot specialist as soon as you are injured or experience debilitating pain in this joint. We will assess the situation and make a recommendation regarding Achilles tendon repair and how long you should ideally wait to get it done.
• Heel Surgery
  Chicago Foot Care Clinic are licensed doctors and certified for the following: Bunion Surgery, Achilles Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Arthritis Surgery, Arthroscopy, Bunion Surgery, Corn Removal, Cyst Removal, Flatfoot Correction, Heel Surgery, Metatarsal Surgery, Nerve Surgery (Neuroma) and Toe Surgery.
• Arthroscopy
  Tiny cameras often are used during arthroscopic surgery to help the surgeon accurately find the area on which to operate. Arthroscopy reduces the risk of infection and swelling, and healing times as well.
• Ingrown Toenails
  Ingrown toenails can be a painful and ugly condition. Luckily, this problem can be solved in our office. With our state of the art Laser procedures performed in office, this […]

Plastic Surgeons

• Hammertoe Surgery

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  While most pigmented areas are nothing but freckles and moles, one kind of deadly pigmented lesion that can occur on the foot and lower extremity is malignant melanoma. Be watchful […]
• Dermatology
• Acne Treatment
• Corns
  Added to these are common complaints such as corns, calluses and Athlete`s foot. Your running style, poor footwear and even minor limb length differences can also contribute to injury.
• Cyst
• Frostbite
  Extreme exposure of your feet to cold over for a prolonged period can lead to a serious condition called frostbite. If the skin changes color from blue to white, or […]
• Ulcer
  The shape of your foot molds the cast. It lets your ulcer heal by distributing weight and relieving pressure. If you have Charcot foot, the cast controls your foot`s movement and supports its contours if you don`t put any weight on it. To use a total contact cast, you need good blood flow in your foot. The cast is changed every week or two until your foot heals. A custom-walking boot is an another way to treat your Charcot foot. It supports the foot until all the swelling goes down, which can take as long as a year. You should keep from putting your weight on the Charcot foot. Surgery is considered if your deformity is too severe for a brace or shoe.
• Calluses
  Painful calluses on the ball of the foot are caused by an abnormal alignment of the metatarsal bones. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot, each consisting of the long bones behind each toe.The metatarsal bone behind the big toe is called the first metatarsal, and so on.
• Eczema
  Bothered by a rash, acne, eczema, or psoriasis? Find the skin care treatments and information you need to look your best.
• Fungus
  Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or discolored nails (a sign of developing fungus), and check for cracks or cuts in the skin. Peeling or scaling on the soles of feet could indicate Athlete`s foot. Any growth on the foot is not considered normal.
• Lesions
  There are many kinds of cancers of the foot; some take the form of cysts and lesions, while others are more widespread. Malignant melanoma is a skin cancer that is […]
• Skin Care
• Psoriasis
  Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and recurrent inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by round, reddish, dry scaling patches covered by grayish white or silvery white scales. The lesions are […]
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
  Physical therapy, including tilt-board exercises, directed at strengthening the muscles, restoring range of motion, and increasing your perception of joint position
• Flatfoot Correction
  Adult acquired flatfoot or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction usually leads to a gradual loss of the arch. The posterior tibial muscle is a deep muscle in the back of the calf and has a long tendon that extends from above the ankle and attaches into several sites around the arch of the foot.
• Heel Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of, diagnosis, and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Pain in the heel of a child`s foot, typically brought on by some form of injury or trauma, is sometimes Seiver`s Disease. The disease often mimics Achilles tendonitis, an inflammation […]
• Ankle Sprain
  Recurring or persistent (chronic) pain on the outer (lateral) side of the ankle often develops after an injury such as a sprained ankle.
• Arthritic Foot Care
• Bunions Problems
  Dr. Thimesch utilizes the latest, most advanced techniques for correcting bunions, like the Swiss Compression Technique. This new technique in bunion correction, developed in Switzerland, involves cutting the protruding bone, then realigning it using a small, stainless steel screw. The screw remains imbedded in the bone much like a filling in a tooth. This procedure is less inhibiting than the former use of pins and wires and it can be comfortably performed in our new, state-of-the-art, foot and ankle center under local anesthesia, or with intravenous sedatives administered by trained anesthesia personnel.
• Calluses
  Many people are familiar with calluses. However, most people think about only getting them on their hands from yard work or other manual labor. When it comes to your feet, calluses aren’t the only problem you can encounter. Corns can also develop, creating painful or uncomfortable areas, especially when you’re wearing shoes. At the Chicago Foot Care Clinic, our podiatrists are ready to help you with corn and calluses treatment so you can remove foot calluses and corns without concern.
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Flat Feet
• Hammertoes
  Hammer toes are little toes that buckle or curl under. Over time, these toes may hurt and make movement more difficult.
• Heel Spurs
  Growths of bone on the underside, forepart of the heel bone. Heel spurs occur when the plantar tendon pulls at its attachment to the heel bone. This area of the heel can later calcify to form a spur. With proper warm-up and the use of appropriate athletic shoes, strain to the ligament can be reduced.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Trim your toenails straight across. Avoid cutting the corners. Use a nail file or emery board. If you find an ingrown toenail, contact our office.
• Metatarsalgia
  Foot pain in the “ball of your foot,” the area between your arch and the toes, is generally called metatarsalgia. The pain usually centers on one or more of the […]
• Foot Neuroma
• Foot Warts
  Most foot warts are harmless, even though they may be painful. They are often mistaken for corns or calluses – which are layers of dead skin that build up to […]
• Foot Orthotics
  Kohler`s Disease is a spontaneous loss of blood supply to a particular bone in the foot. Treatments may include cast immobilization, reduced activities and foot orthotics or inserts.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called […]
• Foot Skin Problems
• Podiatric Deformities
  A foot deformity is a disorder of the foot that can be congenital or acquired. For more information on foot deformities select from the conditions below.
• Podiatric Orthopedics
  Chicago Foot Care Clinic is happy to provide you with the following Associations and Groups American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine http://www.abpoppm.org/ 22910 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite B […]
• Podiatric Surgery
  Surgery on the foot, ankle, or lower leg is usually performed by podiatric surgeons. Foot and ankle surgeries address a wide variety of foot problems, including...