I'm so happy that I came across Lincoln Foot and Ankle Center when I was experiencing toe pain. Dr…read more Heidi Hoffman is amazing! I searched throughout my insurance network and this was the one podiatrist office that didn't complicate getting an appointment. I was able to get an appointment with only a short wait time. The office is located in a convenient location, it's right off Lincoln Ave and a block off Damen. There is a train stop, Irving Park, not to far from the office and several buses run near the office. It was easy to get to the office. During my visit I was paired with Dr. Heidi Hoffman, she is amazing! I arrived a few minutes before they opened and Dr. Heidi Hoffman allowed me to come in so I didn't have to wait outside. She was friendly and very educational. As I mentioned above, I came into the office for toe pain that was making it hard to use shoes. She listened to my issue and quickly noticed what could be causing the pain. She was able to give me a instant short-term pain relief and gathered whatever was needed for additional tests. She was also able to help me understand more things about my foot. After the appointment, I was updated roughly a week later about the results of the test and given instructions on how to deal with the continuous toe trauma that she discovered. It's been a few months and my toe barely aches when I put on shoes. I can press on the toe that had the issue and it doesn't hurt. It was the complete opposite a few short months ago. I would highly recommend coming to Lincoln Foot and Ankle Center for all of your needs.

I have terrible foot pain during my maternity leave. I saw a foot doctor who had me in and out in…read more15 minutes, gave me no care plan or follow up steps. Then a few days later called to say he ran my insurance and xyz is what would be covered for custom orthotics and asked when could I come in for measurements. It felt shady so I decided to go somewhere else. Then I went to Dr. Hoffman. She spent a lot of time with me. She took x-rays and went over them with me. We talked about my foot shape and what I should be looking for in a shoe. She recommended going to Fleet Feet for a (free) foot measurement and shoe consultation. She then made a conservative plan of treatment (better shoes, stretches, PT) that could be elevated to custom orthotics if this doesn't work. She diagnosed a nerve issue that can only really be treated by PT/form change while exercising (aka not orthotics). She was encouraging of PT ASAP because as I've had a baby this year...I've already hit my insurance out of pocket max. It's a small thing but just made me feel confident that she was looking out for my best interests. She also gave me personal anecdotes about her own experience with plantar fasciitis as it related to my own case that made me feel hopeful and like I won't be in pain forever. I really value feeling "cared for" by the medical professionals I see, and this is what I got from Dr. Hoffman.

I worked for a podiatrist for 11 years. I know what makes a good podiatrist…read more And Dr. Jeremy Schwartz is a GREAT podiatrist. He has a superb bedside manner. I went in to get some calluses treated and check on a plantar wart (and phew, it wasn't one). He explained why I get the calluses and various home treatments I could do to lessen their build-up. He took his time with me, listened to my questions, and had thoughtful, considerate answers to my questions. I will be his patient for many years. He took good care of me and he will of you too. FYI - his office is very near Brown, Red and Purple line Belmont. Easy to get to.

I almost killed my feet with one of those little pedicure machines you see on TV. My feet looked…read morelike topical maps with canyons and rivers of blood. Dr. Schwartz prescribed a couple cremes that I still use regularly. Recently my foot was swollen from a sprained ankle that didn't heal very quickly. I shouldn't have waited so long to consult with him but at least he is here and does goes good work. I really recommend Dr. Schwartz.

IF YOU HAVE A PAINFUL NEUROMA in your foot. This one is for you!…read more TLDR:: Dr Usman is Seriously Amazing. Extremely comprehensive and did not rush AT ALL. The wait and the 4 hour drive to see him was WELL worth it. My story; For more than two years, I lived with constant pain from a Morton's neuroma. What started as occasional discomfort gradually became something that affected nearly every part of my life. Simple things most people take for granted became difficult. Walking my dog, standing in the kitchen to cook dinner, shopping, traveling, and even getting through a workday were painful. At night, I would often lie awake because of the burning, tingling, and electric shock sensations shooting through my foot. I honestly felt hopeless. I constantly googled, ChatGPT, researched on line and did so much. Over the years, I saw multiple doctors (1 sports medicine MD, 1 orthopedic doctor and one podiatrist l) and tried just about everything that was recommended. I went through custom orthotics, physical therapy, shoe modifications, several cortisone injections, and alcohol sclerosing injections. While some treatments provided temporary relief, the pain always returned and returned with a vengeance! Eventually, I was told by my local doctor that surgical nerve removal was likely my next option. The idea of surgery, recovery time, and the possibility that it still might not solve the problem left me feeling extremely discouraged. That's when I searched and emailed Dr Usman (used the main email which his staff forwarded to his direct email). He replied so quickly to me even though I was not an official patient of his! I immediately scheduled an appointment with Dr. Usman. From my first visit, I felt that my concerns were genuinely being heard. Dr. Usman took the time to review my history, explain why previous treatments may not have worked, and discuss all available options. One treatment we discussed was cryosurgery (cryoablation), a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat my painful nerves by using extremely cold temperatures. After a few weeks later, I was cleared for the procedure and the procedure itself was so much easier than I expected. It was performed in his extremely clean and Beautiful office. During the procedure at several points he made me felt very comfortable and checked up on me and explained in detail what he was doing. He made a very small pin point entry point in my foot and did cryosurgery for my neuroma! I had no large incisions or stitches. I was able to walk out of the office afterward wearing a comfortable surgical shoe. About 1 week after the cryoabalation of my neuroma, I woke up, stepped on the ground with my bare feet and I had ZERO pain. For the first time! The pain that had controlled my life for years finally began to improve. Today, about 6 weeks later, I am back to doing the activities I had given up. I can walk longer distances, enjoy social events, and spend time with family without constantly thinking about my foot. The sharp burning, walking on a rock pebble and electrical sensations that once dominated my day are no longer part of my everyday life. No treatment is right for every patient, and everyone's results are different. However, if you have been struggling with Morton's neuroma, have tried multiple conservative treatments, or have been told surgery is your only remaining option, it may be worth learning more about cryosurgery/cryoabalation and discussing whether it is appropriate for your situation. I only write this review to help those out there still struggling like I was. For me, finding Dr. Usman and Michigan Avenue Podiatry Clinic was a turning point. After years of frustration, I finally found relief and was able to get back to living my life. If you're on the fence about seeing Dr Usman for your foot problems. I would highly encourage you to see him. Best Podiatrist in Chicago and beyond!

This podiatry practice continued to lie to me. They could not deliver two identical sets of…read moreorthotics after 6 months and would never refund my payment to them after numerous requests. Many promises made when I would receive the orthotics but just stalled and delivered garbage. Each time both pairs were completely different materials and each a different fit. Was later contacted by Dr. Usman, practice lead, who said I would receive a refund but eventually ghosted me and I never received it. They are scammers and I would never recommend them to anyone. I let the internal medicine department at Northwestern Hospital who referred them to me know about my horrible experience with Michigan Avenue Podiatry and suggested they never recommend them as well.

A solid podiatrist. I wanted to get custom orthotics instead of what running stores sell. He was…read morefriendly, matter of fact and the visits were quick. It seems most of the patient population is older and the hours are different than what is listed on Yelp and depend on what his patients' needs are, so call the office to find out what their current hours are.

Dr. Chiaramonte is a great option for anyone sensitive to the appearance of their feet. He is…read morepractical and kind, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend!

I did not have a good experience due to ongoing communication issues. Over several months, I made…read morerepeated attempts to get responses to questions and concerns about the care I received, without success. During my visit, Dr. Chin indicated he would promptly send a report to my internist, but I had to contact the office multiple times before it was sent, nearly requiring me to reschedule that appointment. Additionally, the information shared with me during my examination and scan differed significantly from what was reported to my internist. There may be an explanation for this discrepancy, but despite multiple attempts to follow up, I was unable to obtain clarification. Clear and timely communication is important to me as a patient, and this was unfortunately lacking.

I went to Dr. Chin about some concerns about how my toenail was healing. Dr. Chin did something…read morethat's too uncommon among doctors: he really listened. A lot of doctors give superficial formulaic responses, almost like they're reciting a textbook. The good doctors synthesize their knowledge with the specifics that the patient is telling them. Dr. Chin did just that. He gave me a lot of details about why my current condition made sense given my earlier injury and why all the signs he was seeing that everything was healing normally.

I came to Dr. Williams after a failed surgery at another podiatry office 5 years earlier. I had…read moreongoing swelling in my 4th toe, and my big toe lacked stability. For the 4th toe, he initially aimed for non-invasive treatment (soundwave), which provided some relief and reduced swelling, and did not pressure me to address the big toe. Ultimately, after presenting me with several options, we concluded re-surgery on the two toes with the best results. 2 1/2 months post-surgery, I am back to running and other activities. I still have some residual swelling, but that typically resolves in 4-6 months. I can tell from the xrays that both toes are more stable than before. Dr. Williams is knowledgeable on multiple modalities of care and approaches each situation as a unique problem to solve. He is not quick to push one method over another, instead aiming to educate his patients and reach a mutual decision. I highly recommend his practice to others.

This is a late review, but I felt compelled to share my experience with Dr. Williams at Lincoln…read morePodiatry. I came in in May 2021 for an ingrown toenail procedure. I had an ingrown big toenail that game me mild discomfort and was told that I could undergo a simple procedure to cut the ingrown out of the side of my toe, then have a chemical applied so that it wouldn't grow into the skin anymore. What I ended up with is a deformed big toenail that I now have to use a special gel to reconstruct. I followed up a significant time later on the results and was told that I needed to give the nail time to grow out without filing, reconstructing, etc. I have not touched the toenail at all in over a year, and this is how it looks today, almost five years later. Permanently deformed with about 10% of the side of my toenail missing and slanted. I included a photo of both big toenails to compare the appearance. I'm obviously very disappointed about the outcome and deeply regret getting this procedure done here. I was not informed about this risk beforehand.

I have been going to my foot angels for a while getting things corrected that genetics caused. Long…read moretoes as some call "Greek toes" or "Greek feet," but not at all intellectual or philosophical when you fit them in a shoe--lovely hammertoes and bunion formation to boot. Golly, we're talking nasty feet and the discomfort of dealing with them over the years. Imagine your toes shoving up against your socks and shoes throughout the day and not being able to use a treadmill for long because of that and the blasted bunions. It's nice to know there are experts in the field who will correct these issues, because as we age, it can get worse if not treated. I've had 2 Sklar bunionectomies, one for each foot, and three toes on each foot shortened and straightened. While two toes went rogue and decided to do their own thing by turning inward, I had those corrected as well. I couldn't ask for a more accommodating, kind and awesome team to go through my experiences with. The extent to what I had done takes patience, and let's face it, some good insurance, but I am close to the end of my journey. I am ready to say, glad I went through it all with the team at Foot First Podiatry in Schaumburg and Oak Brook locations.

I had surgery several years ago and was left with a new foot deformity and years of constant pain…read moreworse than preop. Keith Sklar is excellent, but you only see him at the initial interview and then the surgery...they try to dissuade any postop appointments. I experienced wildly inaccurate timeframes for return to work, inaccurate diagnosis and treatment for postop issues, and gaslighting by male and female staff. My recommendation is to go somewhere else.

Had my first appointment with Dr Perez as an urgent toenail removal surgery!!! I was so afraid of…read moreit being a painful experience. Of course I'd ran to "Dr Google" after urgent care referred me to a podiatrist. Bad idea.... I know but I still did it. Oh do I regret it! Dr Perez was personable and friendly. He was able to take off the nail PAIN FREE!! It didn't even bleed!! I'm now 2 days out and still pain free. I'm so happy that I found him. I also forgot to mention that I called the office at 11:45 and was able to get in at 12:30! He has two offices which is super convenient. It's not the most modern office but the care provided is SUPERB and I will be back.

Great place !! Rosa was amazing helped me schedule an appointment for the same day!! No wait time…read morefor my appointment. Dr. Perez is very professional and personable! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!!!

If I could give it 0 stars I would. Through the website I found out they take my insurance, just to…read moredouble check I called and they confirmed they indeed take my insurance so i booked my appointment for today. (I spoke with LUPE). Today, I get a call one hour and a half before my appointment with them telling me they don't take my insurance even though I double checked with them and that if want to go would be out of pocket. What!!! It's a total ripoff!! So now I wont be able to be checked by a doctor today but on top of it I lost a day of work because I adjusted my schedule in order to go... ALL because of their incompetence and because they are obviously trying to scam people. (As you can see by their reply, accountability ZERO! The person I talked in the phone (Lupe) said SHE made the mistake and instead of writing all the insurance information she just input "blue cross blue shield" without adding anything specific and yet still I made the appointment a week ago, sending a copy of my insurance a week ago, yet they wAited until an hour before the appointment making me lose a day of work because of their mistake??? Cash price what?? The only thing I was told was "if you still want to come it'll be out of pocket) All conversations are recorded btw, maybe realized as an owner your employees can make mistakes that can affect the client)

I came to this clinic for a couple pairs of new orthotics. They cost the typical price, about…read more$800, which was partially covered by insurance. The orthotics needed to be adjusted several times, to get them to fit properly. Each time I returned for an adjustment, each appointment within 1 month of initially receiving them, I was charged a co-pay. I felt like I was being charged to correct something that should have been guaranteed to fit. Basically, they charged me and my insurance each time to send the orthotics back to the lab to be adjusted. And each time my orthotics were sent out, they took about 2 weeks to get back to the clinic. On top of this, the clinic seems to occasionally over charge. I end up with some credits on my account, which I was never told about. They did not offer to issue a refund check. Which reminds me, it's been more than a year since my last visit and according to my health insurance they still owe me a credit. They've never contacted me about this, basically leaving it up to me to track my refund down. On a positive note, Dr Glick and Dr Tsatsos did an excellent job informing and educating me about my foot structural issues. They gave me a lot of information on how to find shoes that fit and don't exacerbate my issues.

SCAMMERS! Would give 0 stars if I could. Came in for a new patient appointment, was not made aware…read moreon the phone that I didn't need to even be seen for this issue then was told no information in the actual appointment. Front desk woman didn't even greet me was rude and on the phone arguing with someone and now I know why. Wait for the doctor was at least 15 mins when there was no one in there. Whole appointment was a waste of time. They try to sell you their products and then auto charge your card without you agreeing to it. Terrible service when a business just tries to make money rather than telling someone they don't need something.

I recommend this facility to anyone who is have problems with their feet. I felt comfortable with…read moreeveryone there. I really felt welcomed everyone took special care of me. I wish I'd come here a long time ago The Dr. Knew exactly what my problem was I had visited other locations prior to this one but they didn't know what was wrong with my foot but I can say since my visit with Dr. Zorger I can walk much better Thank you to everyone there.