Terrible Customer Service. Called to make an appointment, get the answering service telling me to…read moreleave name and phone number No call back. 3 days later,called again - left message. No return call. Both time I called during office hours

I am a new patient at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists but not new to seeing a Podiatrist. I have…read moreseen Dr. Halihan several times and he is very good at explaining everything. His office staff are very accommodating, professional and friendly. I look forward to an upcoming procedure in the next few months. Thank you Dr. Halihan and Staff! You Rock! Francine Webb

Dr Bonaminio is outstanding. Treated my two sons with sports related foot problems easily…read more Very professional new office in Algonquin.

JUST got back from an appointment here. It could not have possibly been better. GREAT staff, and a…read moreknowledgeable, warm human being as the doctor. First class. Totally recommend.

Dr. Halihan is one of the nicest most down to earth doctors I have ever meet. He ask about my…read morefamily and spends time to answer my questions.

From the owner: Advanced Foot And Ankle Specialists offer foot and ankle treatments to bring relief and comfort so…read morethat you can start enjoying life more fully again. Our friendly staff is dedicated to serving you and works hard to give you quality care.The trusted podiatrists at Advanced Foot And Ankle Specialists specialize in:* Foot injuries* Corrective foot surgery* Prescription orthotics* Arthritic foot deformities* Bunions, hammertoes and heel pain* Advance Topaz therapy for heel pain* Ingrown toenails* Laser treatment for fungal toenails* Diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Whether you have an infection, fungus, fracture or other foot ailment, we have the knowledge, equipment and techniques to heal your feet. We'll begin with an examination to determine your foot ailment and establish a diagnosis. Then, we discuss your options with you and devise a treatment plan. When surgery is required, we may use the facilities at Sherman Hospital, St. Joe's Hospital, Centegra Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center or St Alexius Medical Center. At Advanced Foot And Ankle Specialists, we treat people of all ages, including pediatric patients. We take great pride in bringing you comfort and we love to help you make good decisions about your foot and ankle health.Call Advanced Foot And Ankle Specialists today to schedule an appointment and get the help you need to start walking more comfortably.

Had a great experience here. They were able to accommodate a near last minute appointment for my…read morechild and Dr. Palmer was very professional and considerate, putting her at ease and making the experience pleasant and comfortable. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Advanced Foot & Ankle.

My experience with Dr. Halihan and his staff has been amazing! They have been very patient and…read moreextremely helpful! I never feel rushed and feel they truly care about my wellbeing. Would highly recommend!

Great Guy! Very Engaging in Conversation and just all around a pleasure to be a patientread more

Dr. Gavin has been my Podiatrist for over 10 years. I am the kind of person that loves working out…read morebut feet injuries (tendinitis) come along with pushing myself to be better. Every time I visit Dr. Gavin, he has helped resolve my injuries so I can get back on track with my life. I tend to push pass pain a lot which isn't good. Dr. Gavin is straight forward with me and makes sure I understand the consequences if chose to not listen to him. I couldn't asked for a better Dr. who I respect a lot. Thank you Dr. Gavin for helping me always get back on track. :)

Kudos to Dr. Gavin and staff…read more After many failed visits with podiatrists from Dallas to Chicago, and countless attempts by other doctors to "heal me" via their prescription pads, a family member introduced me to Dr. Gavin. His caring and attentiveness was obvious from the very start. With an aggressive schedule of therapy (which he thoroughly explained) and use of custom orthotics (which he masterfully crafted) I am virtually pain-free today. I only wish I had found him before suffering for seven years with excruciating foot pain and unbelievable expense trying every suggestion in the books. I gladly offer my complete and confident reference to anyone who may be experiencing any issues - especially those that other doctors cannot seem to address.

Dr. Gavin has helped take care of my family for several years now. He is thorough and caring…read moreespecially with children! Taking care of my father-in-law who requires diabetic care has given me peace of mind. I really appreciate is his ability to explain things in language you can relate to and understand and that he gives you honest answers and explanations. The office team is fantastic as well. I have not had any insurance problems and they have always been helpful and friendly. We live further away from the office now but I would not consider seeing anyone other than Dr. Gavin. I trust his expert knowledge completely. He has always gone above and beyond to give my entire family the very best care.

I went in for a sprained ankle. They took an x-ray before I even talked to a doctor. Then Dr…read more Hyderi said she couldn't see anything on the x-ray and I needed an MRI. It took no less than 4 texts and phone calls to get them to send the order for the MRI. Meanwhile, she told her assistant to get a brace for me. They just put it on me without discussing it and charged me over $80 for it on my way out. When I went for the follow up, Dr. Hyderi said I had multiple issues with my ankle and I needed to wear a boot for 6 weeks. Again, she sent the assistant to get a boot, they put it on me and charged me $197 for it on my way out. She also wrote me a prescription for an NSAID cream that cost $87 AND was on auto refill for 2 weeks later. She told me I should also consider getting a stem cell injection because it could speed up the healing process (but no guarantees). That would cost $1500 and insurance doesn't cover it. And of course there were office charges on top of all that. Then I got another bill for an additional $40 for the boot because insurance didn't cover it. So I paid $237 for a boot that costs $60 on Amazon. I decided to get a second opinion at Kipferl and I'm SO GLAD I DID. Dr. Steven Kipferl explained the results of my MRI in great detail, said I should wear the boot for 2 weeks, not 6 and concentrate on getting the inflammation down by icing it, applying NSAID cream (OTC for $15) and taking prednisone ($5 prescription). A stem cell injection was not recommended until he could pinpoint what area might need one and if I chose to get one, it would cost about $750, not the $1500 Dr. Hyderi would charge. After 2 weeks, my ankle is 100% better. Foot & Ankle Specialists is all about making money. Kipferl is about taking care of their patients.

I absolutely would not recommend this outfit. Today is June 14, 2025 and I just now received an…read moreadditional bill from my visit of Oct. 22, 2024. I had Dr. Hyderi. I went in because a very small corn on my right little toe was bothering me. So much so that at the end of the day, no fabric could touch my toe. So I cut a hole in my sock in that area. All the questions I asked her, she left up to Jason, the medical assistant to answer. He was very nice. Dr. Hyderi ended up cutting my toe nails for $60 and sold me 2 little pads for my corn for $10 which fell apart very soon. She told me the insurance would pay for toe nail cutting or removing calluses. But not both. She cut my toe nails for $60 which, of course, I get done with a pedicure. I never did find out what to do with the cramps in my feet. A waste of time and a waste of money.

I was very happy with my experience, not just with Dr. Summer Bochat, but with everyone I came into…read morecontact with at the office. Michelle, who was at the front desk, was so nice and welcoming and immediately put me at ease. I was actually a little nervous since I had never been to a podiatrist before. Once I got into the room, a nurse asked me some questions and took an X-ray of the foot that was bothering me. She was very kind and did a great job as well. When Dr. Bochat came in, she had such a great bedside manner and really made me feel comfortable. I am usually the biggest baby when it comes to pain, but given my situation, I asked her what the best course of action would be to get me back to normal as quickly as possible. She recommended a shot in my foot, stretching exercises, and orthotics. Because of the trust she built right away, I said, "Okay, let's do it." And this is coming from someone who has dodged a routine blood test because I am so afraid of needles and pain. She was open and honest and let me know the shot would not be fun, but that it would give me relief. Right now, I am just waiting for them to speak with my insurance to see what will be covered for my orthotics, and I plan to head back as soon as I can to get that process started. I would absolutely recommend this practice to my friends if they ever needed a podiatrist.

I recently went there for orthotics. I should have asked to see what they looked like before paying…read morefor them. My mistake. Their mistake was they didn't show me any examples of their orthotics, prior to me ordering them. My insurance doesn't cover them. I waited almost 5 weeks for them to arrive, and paid $525 for them. The Doctor knew I was very upset, and said she would see how to fix it... still haven't heard from anyone, and I doubt I will, thus, my review. I have Physical Therapy 3 times a week.... everyone that sees these comments, that I was ripped off... look very cheaply made..... . Sad, sad, Customer Service.

A little bit of a wait, but once in the room I knew why. She took her time and explained my X rays…read morein detail. Recommended.

I had a sesamoidectomy (removal of a sesamoid bone) done by Dr. Kazmer in June of 2020. I chose him…read moreto perform the surgery because he was very confident in the success of the surgery while others doctors I went to were not. He had a lot of experience and clearly knew his stuff. While he can come off as a bit cocky, I prefer this demeanor from a surgeon. This shows me that they don't accept a failure or mistakes. My surgery went well and recovery wasn't too bad either. For anyone else with sesamoid problems, I highly suggest seeing Dr. Kazmer for such a complex issue. Don't let those other doctors put off your pain too long- as it will only get worse and affect other parts of your foot overtime! Thank you Dr. Kazmer for allowing me to be active again!!

Dr. Kazmer is very friendly. He can quickly assess a situation and recommend a solution. We arrive…read moreon time for our appointments and we are seen at that time. There's not a hug wait. The nurses are great as well. The front desk staff of the office could use some attitude adjustments. They aren't so welcoming. It doesn't change how I feel about the doc. I'm still trust him with my family's foot care. One other piece of feedback, when making shoe recommendations, it would be good to have models or a list of shoe types that are preferred.