kind and attentive staff, the doctor was very helpful and explained everything with detail. loved the service they provide here, definitely recommend i. read more

Dr. Dirico was extremely helpful at explaining my injury and helpful solutions to get better. Other podiatrists I have seen haven't thoroughly discussed long term care options as Dr. Doric had, and I really appreciate him thinking about care longevity, not just a quick fix. 10/10 would recommend read more

Fantastic Experience! The entire staff worked as a team and took time to really listen to me and learn about what brought me in. Explained every step of the diagnosing process and treatment plan. My Feet are in Good Hands! Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Sharf, Dr. DiRico and the entire team were very attentive and paid special attention to my case. They very thoroughly explained what was going on and my future care options. I highly recommend Advanced Footcare Center! read more

The center was more concerned with making reoccurring weekly appointments to take advantage of insurance. When asking for an X-ray, they didn't have a technician on staff able to do them. I recommend just going to northwestern for care. read more

I don't think I can recommend this place anymore. I saw Dr.DiRico a few years ago for a fracture in my foot and my care was fine. I returned recently with what I suspect to be a tendon injury. I booked with Dr.DiRico but was seen by Dr.Sharf, who was extremely scattered and clumsy. I kept telling her where my pain was--even took her hand and guided it to the exact spot that was hurting--and she kept assigning the pain to a different spot. She also explained a quick examination that we could do to rule out something, but then said that she didn't want to bother with it. I was also given a night splint that doesn't even fit, and an MRI order that was completely filled out incorrectly. I chose to take my care elsewhere and received much better care, but only after Advanced Footcare tried to charge me $25 to email me my XRays. I also feel that they're very big on trying to sell you orthotics before the problem is even properly diagnosed. There are plenty of other podiatrists in this city. You can skip this place. read more

I wast impressed with the staff or their ability to keep appointments. I wasn't happy on 2 diff appointments.

Dr. Dean DiRico is truly a foot whisperer. This man has educated me on more aspects of my feet than I thought possible. He knows his stuff and has amazing bedside manner. He has consistently taken time to educate me on the best treatment options for my pesky piggies. The best aspect of his office? A Disney animation print of The Little Mermaid. Perhaps a tribute for the girl who has everything, except, well feet. read more

Advanced Footcare Center - Podiatrists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dr Dirico and staff are great and so glad I found him on Yelp! He truly addressed the neuroma in my left foot and got me back on track to healing. read more

Dr. DiRico and staff are excellent. I found Dr. DiRico to be extremely knowledgable, practical in his approach, and considerate. I would highly recommend his practice to anyone seeking a podiatrist. read more

Dr DiRico is an excellent podiatrist and I highly recommend him and his office for any foot care. He provides thoughtful advice and maps out a straightforward plan of care without rushing or upselling. A combination of minor treatments and custom orthotics resolved my longstanding foot issues. read more

Dr Dirico and staff are fantastic. My daughter had an accident and broke her foot and they were able to see her on short notice and even kept the office open to cast her up. Dr Dirico is knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr Dirico was great! He was informative, took his time and really supportive of my need to have a good looking toe . Also, I received awesome same day care and left the office in time to pick up my child from school. The entire procedure was almost painless! read more

Really great experience today with Dr. Dean Dirico. His honesty and knowledge were very refreshing. He took his time to explain the recommended course of action. Worth the visit and left feeling his treatment will eventually lead to far less pain and greater comfort. read more

I had my first appointment at Advanced Footcare Center today and wow! I am impressed. Dr. Dirico was kind and took the time to hear out my concerns and answer my MANY questions. He explained everything thoroughly and didn't rush me out the door. The entire staff was helpful and even gave me an idea of what the costs would be for different treatment options with my insurance. I wish all doctors offices were like this!! read more

I love this office! Everyone is so nice and helpful. Dr. Dirico has helped me many times over the years so when my daughter needed orthotics I knew exactly where to take her!! read more

Dr. DiRico helped me with an ingrown toenail back in early 2020 and after just a few visits, the problem resolved. I was pleased with the service at the time and never got around to writing a review. When I fell down a few stairs earlier this summer, I headed to an immediate care facility and learned that I'd broken two bones in my foot. The next morning, I called Advanced Footcare for follow-up and thankfully the office was able to squeeze me in. Throughout the whole broken-foot fiasco (which I'm still going through two months later), I've been continually impressed with the quality of care I've received. For example: *The wait times: Even when they've squeezed me in (a few times), there's been minimal time waiting in the front room and a very reasonable amount of time waiting in the exam room. *Compassion: This summer has been a perfect storm of problems that go well beyond having a broken foot. I've greatly appreciated Dr. DiRico's gentle demeanor and the genuine empathy he and his staff (shoutout to Mari and Jackie) show me. *Explanations: When it comes to my health, I thrive on *specificity* of information--What exactly happened to make my bones break? What time frame will this take to heal, choose-your-own-adventure style? What will happen if [fill in the blank] occurs while I'm healing? Knowing the answers (even with the uncertainty of varying medical outcomes) helps me keep my anxiety in check. I'm sure that that trait can be taxing (and perhaps bordering on exasperating at times) to deal with from a doctor's point of view; Dr. DiRico has shown me patience and kindness throughout all of my questions. So after all of that, are there any downsides? Sure: His office isn't open in the evenings nor is it open on the weekends--but I knew that going in. read more

Our family has been goin here for years. I recently decided to start dealing with a chronic issue, and Dr Dirico was all over it. Professional, knowledgeable and informative. He took the time to explain all my options so I know what I'm getting into. Thanks!! read more

Just a wonderful experience. Dr, Dirico is so nice and patient and makes sure you understand everything. The office staff that assists him are wonderful too. read more

The minute we walked into the office, we were cheerfully greeted by the office manager/receptionist. We had a short wait and Dr. DiRico's nurse or nursing assistant took us to the exam room. She was wonderful and made us feel welcome and comfortable. Dr. DiRico is friendly and communicates well. I had my tween daughter with me since she has an ongoing ankle injury and terrible foot pain in the pads of her feet. We each had appointments and I very much appreciated his patience and willingness to answer questions and especially listen to our answers to his questions. He took the time to show us the x-ray of my daughter's ankle and explained the anatomy to her. He also asked her if she had any questions. We ordered orthotics (which seems to be consistent with podiatrists but this was the first time I was able to request my preference in type), and he gave us details on our skin regimen until our next visit in a couple of weeks to receive our orthotics. It's been a few days since we saw him and I have less pain in the bottom of my feet from walking and I am grateful his treatment is working. read more

Advanced Footcare was a wonderful experience. Everyone was incredibly kind and reassuring. The toenail procedure was fast and relatively painless. I would absolutely recommend their practice. read more

Dr. DiRico and the whole staff are fantastic! they listened to all of my concerns and questions, explained everything to me, and helped me choose options that worked for me. I've been coming here for three years. My inserts feel great. I'm on my feet for 12 hours a day at my job, and my foot and knee pain are gone. Come see them, your feet will thank you! read more

BELIEVE THE HYPE!!! He's the BEST. I went in with a ingrown toe nail and he was able to get me back in business with no problems. You can tell he cares about what he does as well as his patients. read more

Great job helping me get ready for the marathon while dealing with plantar fasciitis... they take time to explain what's happening and how to fix it in the long run. read more

Dr. DiRico is an Outstanding Podiatrist! With compassion and expertise, he has treated my extensive list of foot and ankle issues: pinched nerves, hammer toes, previously broken toe, joint pain, and sprained ankle. Unlike other podiatrists who suggested extensive surgery which would result in me not being able to walk unassisted for over a year, Dr. DiRico took a more conservative, yet custom approach, resulting in a huge improvement in pain and inflammation. I could barely walk for more than 20 minutes at a time without pain before I saw him, despite the fact that I had been seeing a different podiatrist for 2 years. Now I am able to go on long walks and hike again. He worked with me through several custom orthopedic insert modifications, which has been an absolute game changer. He has administered steroid injections and is incredibly precise (I had injections in the past, but never saw results until I saw Dr. Dirico). On top of this, he is a great communicator and really deeply understands his field. He explains everything clearly and honestly and is very conscious of what you as the patient will be billed out of pocket. He helps strategize ways to reduce those costs. Believe all the positive reviews here -- he is absolutely the best! read more

Back in early April, Dr. DiRico diagnosed my left foot with a stress fracture and tendonitis from an 11-mile run I went on. He was very very thorough in explaining why I got it and how I can make sure the healing process goes as planned. It turned out my old podiatrist from the 'burbs gave me orthotics that were out-of-date and old. After the stress fracture healed (about 2 months in a walking boot), he provided me with the newest orthotics. Over the last month, the muscles in my foot have recovered and have been able to walk comfortably again! The tendonitis is still slightly there but gets better on a weekly basis. I'd highly recommend seeing him if you're having similar issues! -Nick read more

Reviewing after 1st visit. I've been dealing with a toenail fungus for 10 years now. The whole team at advanced footcare center was helpful, kind and friendly. The doctor took a very holistic approach to treatment, even doing an X-ray which explained why my toenail isn't growing back normally, which prior doctors never did. He explained everything thoroughly (even the cost of different treatments which is rare). The prescription creams he rexommended they had at the office so I didn't even have to make a second trip to the pharmacy. Very happy with my first visit read more

Dr. DiRico really helped me with my bunion. He gave me orthotics, and then tweaked them to ensure that they were a great fit. I haven't felt my bunion for the last few months because of my orthotics. Everyone at the office is delightful. I really appreciate the time Dr DiRico and his staff took with me. read more

I'm writing this review from the chair inside of Dr. DiRico's doctor room. 5.5 months ago I got an ingrown toenail removed from a foot doctor in Chicago and it healed after a couple months, but the pain came right back. I've been in pain for a bit and Advanced Footcare fit me in for an appointment to permanently take out the nail. Dr. Dirico went very in depth what he will be doing and what to expect. He's a real professional and he has earned a patient and customer for life. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. You'll be doing yourself a disservice. read more

Dr. DiRico and his staff are fantastic! They accommodated our busy schedules to take care of my daughter's foot pain; in fact, Dr. DiRico gave up his lunch time for this appointment. We've been patients for years and find him to be compassionate, caring and thorough. I highly recommend Dr. DiRico! Thank you so much! read more

Dr. Dirico was so helpful and kind. My daughter had an infected ingrown toe nail that really seems to be fixed. The whole office was kind, efficient and professional. Great experience. read more

Dr. DiRico is great. I had been dealing with what was initially diagnosed as a sprained ankle for about 3 months before making an appointment to see Dr. DiRico. He was able to diagnose that I had torn ligaments in my foot and thus the continued pain and swelling. He took the time to explain the issue and share a multi-step plan to reach improvement. What I appreciated most was that he spent the time with me to make sure I understood how to tape my ankle and use the ankle brace. If you are someone struggling with foot or ankle issues, I would highly recommend a visit to Dr. DiRico! read more

Very thorough, had a great experience here with Dr. DiRico and staff. I would recommend the center to anyone.

After my third visit I wanted to add: I continue to be impressed and relieved to have Dr. Dirico as my podiatrist. In addition to his extensive knowledge, he is patient *and* quickly and simply breaks down estimated costs of procedures (something BlueCross BlueShield seems to be woefully incapable of without 79 medical codes and the blood of a unicorn). read more

Dr DiRico is the best. I've been coming to him for a couple years now for orthotics. He is always so professional and helpful. His staff is as well. Highly recommend his services read more

Dr. Dirico was very helpful, knowledgeable, and adept at explaining exactly what I needed as far as treatment and maintenance. I highly recommend him. I learned a lot today. read more

I'm happy with the care Dr. DiRico has provided me. I did my research before I landed an appointment at this clinic & it payed off. I'm just like anyone else, I'm hoping for the best care & attention & that's exactly what I got. He's very attentive, patient & caring & so is his staff. I do look forward to future appointments because I know he's someone who knows what he's doing & that keeps me coming back. read more

I had a great appointment with Dr. DiRico. He was able to quickly diagnose a problem that has been troubling me for years and was great at laying out a treatment plan that made sense to me and that I am confident in. I cannot recommend this practice highly enough. read more

Couldn't be happier with the treatment and care I received! Dr. DiRico was very knowledgeable, friendly and took plenty of time to explain and answer questions. Highly recommend read more

I saw Dr Hernandez for an injured foot. She recommended immediate surgery and I was given a boot to wear. I got a second opinion... no surgery no boot... !!! I saw a surgeon at Rush Copley. I came very close to having unnecessary surgery. read more