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Foot and ankle care
Podiatric specialists at Ascension Illinois provide comprehensive podiatry treatment for a range of foot, ankle and lower leg conditions.
Foot and ankle care in Chicagoland
Podiatric specialists at Ascension Illinois provide comprehensive podiatry treatment for a range of foot, ankle and lower leg conditions.
Advanced care for ankle and foot pain
Sprained ankles, arthritis and bone fractures in your feet can cause foot and ankle pain. When you choose Ascension Illinois for your care, you get specialists who are part of a national network of podiatric care.
Our podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons specialize in nonsurgical and surgical foot and ankle care. Your specialist starts by listening to understand you and your pain. We provide a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, often starting with imaging, to help find the cause of your pain. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for you. You’ll be connected to the care you need through rehabilitation and recovery.
Diabetes-related wound care specialists
Diabetes-related wound care specialists
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle sprain and injuries
- Arthritis
- Athlete’s foot
- Bone and heel spurs
- Broken bone and fracture
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calluses and corns
- Diabetes-related foot conditions
- Flat feet and high arches
- Foot and ankle pain
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Ingrown toenails
- Overuse injury
- Plantar fasciitis
- Poor circulation
- Shin splints
- Skin and toenail issues
- Tendonitis
- Toe pain
- Vascular foot pain
- Warts
- Wound care
Limb-saving program
Sometimes, amputations are recommended as a life-saving treatment option for lower leg and foot wounds that won’t heal. Our goal is to first treat wounds and help prevent amputations. If your limb is at risk or you have been told you need an amputation, talk with a specialist at Ascension Illinois. Your specialist works with you to create a personalized care plan to help heal your wound and improve your quality of life.
Surgical care for trauma injuries
Our podiatric surgeons deliver immediate care for serious injuries, such as fractured or crushed bones, dislocations and other traumatic injuries.
Get a second opinion from a foot and ankle specialist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Illinois. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. When you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and deciding on a treatment, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Physical rehabilitation to improve your recovery
Physical therapists at Ascension Illinois provide foot and ankle rehabilitation, including therapy to help you recover from your injury and regain strength and mobility in your feet and ankles. At our outpatient physical therapy clinics, we provide personalized care for foot and ankle conditions to help you manage your pain.
This service requires a referral
Call us at 855-692-6482 to find a provider.
If you are a provider referring a patient, call 847-755-8885.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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