This is a caring doctor who will spend time with you!…read more r came in. He asked a few questions and some history and then told me my problem - plantar fasciitis. He talked to me about how I possibly got it and how to make it hurt less as well as preventative care. I really felt cared for with the amount of time he spent with me as well as the information provided. I was glad I finally did something instead of waiting for it to magically get better. So for foot issues, this is your guy! Don't wait a long time before going, thats time you could have been feeling better.

My first visit today was for my 94 yr old dad. It's a first of many in the future. I will recommend…read moredoctor and his staff. Everything you want in a doctor and a practice Kind, considerate and professional.

How is this doctor still allowed to practice?! He did a bunionectomy on my right foot in 2015. He…read moresaid the screws would never need to be removed. I've been having pain. I went to my current foot doctor. He stated that the screws need to come out. Well I went in this morning for the surgery. They put me under anesthesia and discovered that they cannot remove the screws bc they are disintegrating. I am waiting for my foot doctor to call me tonight to let me know exactly what this means. I hope i am not going to be suffering for the rest of my life. Dr. Nichols did not use medical grade screws. Medical grade screws should last forever. It's only been 7 years. I am so scared. I am wondering why this doctor hasn't been sued multiple times after everything I'm reading about him. Other people have just as horrible experiences as me. Check out these other really scary reviews that I found on this site. https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/2396989/dr-donald-nichols-oak+brook-il.html/

Dr. Nichols and his student combined expert knowledge (and a bit of wit) to help my 84-year-old…read moreaunt today with a bad case of plantar fasciitis. What could have been a frightening uncertain first visit was relaxed and we left feeling at ease with the care plan laid out. I would recommend this practice to anyone I know. Five stars!

I was visiting my dad this summer and when he put on sandals, I was shocked at how sickly his toes…read morelooked, so I called here and they were able to get us in THE NEXT DAY! Everyone was so welcoming, and the doctor was exceptionally caring - she explained things to my dad over and over again because he doesn't usually understand things the first time. I was touched by the great care he received and highly recommend this place.

We were truly blessed to have Dr George as our follow up doctor from the ER after my mom had a…read moretraumatic injury to her foot. Before her appointment, I was very concerned about severity of her injury and after the first follow up dr wouldn't even open the bandage, they sent us to see Dr George. After the delay in the first appointment, I wanted to be assured we were heading to the right doctor. So as I read the profile of Dr George, I felt more confident in what I was reading about his experience and when I read he treats patients like a member of his family that struck me as a power sign we were in good hands. Dr George always took the time with my mom, addressed EVERY fear, helped us all to laugh about something to ease the anxiety about the healing process but he was always very cautious, confident and calm. I can say after weekly follow up appointments for 10 weeks, we were going through stressful times but what was the best outcome with Dr George expertise and guidance, needless to say we are just so thankful for Dr George! Dr George treating you like a family member is spot on of who he is so caring and does wholeheartedly, let's just say he is welcome anytime to a family gathering and means a lot to our family! As I read the other recent reviews, Dr George is where his calling is, he is a professional and knows what he is doing so if you have to wait, I would wait for as long as needed to see Dr George and If you are having to wait it is only because someone truly needs his expertise time. With that said, on our weekly visits, we really only waited once past our appointment time. Dr George is the real blessing to have in the medical field and our family review gives him 100%, highly recommended so if he is your dr, you are really in incredible caring hands! WE LOVE DR GEORGE!! The Dedick Family

My experience with this practice was that the office staff was friendly from the beginning. My…read moreappointment was on time. The nurse was professional and friendly. X-rays were done. Doctor V took his time to assess me and explain treatment and answer my questions. He fit me with an ankle splint. I didn't feel rushed. I felt thaty I was well taken care of in a friendly and professional way and I would recommend this office, staff and Dr V.

I went there to get two ingrown toenails out and the checking in process was smooth. From…read morereceptionist to nurse to Dr. Christopher Cklamovski it was a welcoming vibe. Very appreciative of the thoroughness and explanations during the procedures and making sure I was comfortable. Definitely recommend and will be back for all foot and ankle inquiries!

Absolutely love this group of doctors. Went for wrist tendonitis. Upon finding out that I had to…read morewait a week for an appt with a doc, I was advised to come in M-F 4-8 for a walk in assessment with a physicians assistant (PA). Saw Doc Perry(?)...he was great! Thorough and attentive. Provided taping and splint with exercises and prescription for PT or OT as needed. Offered RX to reduce inflammation too. Declined. If it had been necessary, this "immediate care" (not billed as such to my Cigna) would've referred me to a doc on staff sooner than the next week appointment.. I wish I had know about this years ago. This is a great facility and I cannot recommend it enough! PS - My mom had her rotator cuff done here (I found out later) and she loves it too.

First. I was scheduled at the wrong office and was called a few hours before to schedule at their…read moreBartlett office where they had hours that would accommodate my needs. I was literally 3 minutes late and they cancelled my appointment!! Their office made the mistake to begin with and they acted like I was to blame. They did ask if i could reschedule and i said I wouldn't reschedule with them if they paid me

We have been patients of Dr. Santangelo for over 15 years , Always professional, takes time to get…read moreto know you ,talks to you ,not down to you. I had to have foot surgery due to severe pain .After surgery have not had any problems. Our family (3) will continue to see him as long as he is in business!

Dr Santangelo is a fraud. He misdiagnosed me &ordered me 2 pairs of insoles that were never needed…read more I DO NOT have the 2nd pair and im tired of calling his office and being told they will call me back & they dont. I WANT A CREDIT FOR THE PAIR I DO NOT HAVE/ NOR EVER NEEDED!

I am a runner and I went to Dr. Nichols as a refferal from my family doctor. My experience has been…read moreterrible. The first visit I went, Dr. Nichols said I had a neuroma.He injected my foot with cortisone, without asking my if I wanted the injection or discussing what the injection was even for. It was very painful! He used a 2" long needle that went between my toes and through my foot. The worst part is, my foot now had ANOTHER pain for a week and a half from the shot. It did not help at all but made my pain worse! The bill for the shot that I didn't even ask for was $140!!! And he acted like it would cost nothing and forced me to get it when we were one-on-one in the patient room. I went back to Dr. Nichols a month later complaining of the same foot pain. He still thought it was a neuroma, and said to look and see if my insurance would pay for custom orthotics (otherwise $800). He had no real answer or diagnosis for me, even after taking X-Rays. Two weeks later, I went to a Sports Medicine doctor in the Cadance physician group. He said that I most definitely did not have a neuroma as Dr. Nichols said, but that my issue was metartarsalglia. He told me where to get a ball of the foot pad that would support my big toe up while I was running extra long distances. It has worked! And now I'm able to run 10 + miles without pain! My experience with Dr. Nichols definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. Seeing a specialist isn't cheep! And then they stabbed me with another $140 bill!. Awful.

An absolutely horrific experience dealing with Dr Nichols…read more I don't post one star reviews lightly. I have bunions. I've had them for a while (thanks, genetics). My PCP thought it was time for me to see a podiatrist, as they were starting to cause me real discomfort. I went to see Dr Nichols, as he was in the same vicinity as my PCP. Not even five minutes after meeting him in an examining room, he declared that I needed surgery on both feet and within the next six months. Wait, what? I have friends and acquaintances with feet issues, and ALL of them have gone with custom orthotics prior to thinking about surgery. Even if it only delays the surgery, the less invasive orthotics route would be a suggestion that I had hoped would be offered. But no. Dr Nichols was extremely adamant that both of my feet needed surgery, or else I was risking much more serious surgery down the line. I asked about custom orthotic insoles, and his unwavering opinion remained that I needed surgery. I told him it wasn't an option for me at this point in my life and he begrudgingly said we could "try" insoles. At this point he left the room and his receptionist/assistant came in and began to photograph the soles of my feet with an iPad. Huh/what? I'm going to get custom insoles based on an iPad shot of my feet? I was also told that "Insurance usually doesn't pay for orthotic insoles, but they will pay for surgery". Interesting. After the iPad photos were taken, I was told "you can either pay $486 right now for the insoles, or we can bill your insurance, but if they don't pay for them you will then owe us over $800 for the insoles". Uhh, why the price fluctuation? At this point I was a little distressed, so I just opted to pay for them upfront. Not only did the office charge me $486 for the insoles, but they billed my insurance for $950 THE SAME DAY. I found out about this after I was looking at my insurance claims on line. My insurance paid them after I already had; the office of Dr Nichols was paid twice for the insoles! After three weeks I received a call that my insoles were ready to be picked up. I made an appointment to come get them, and when I go to the office I was told Dr Nichols was on vacation. There was a "substitute" handling his clients, and it took this guy over 15 minutes to find my twice paid for orthotics. Then he couldn't tell which one was right from left. I was flabbergasted. A month into wearing them, my feet were in worse pain than prior to seeing Dr Nichols. I called the office, and the receptionist explained that they needed a "breaking in" period. I also asked about the double billing, and she reluctantly agreed to refund $103.00 to my credit card. What? These pain causing insoles cost over $1200? Called back another time complaining about pain and was again told that it would take time for my feet to adjust. Ok then. You folks obviously are done with me. Just within the last month I received a letter form my health insurance, United Health Care, stating that they no longer will be covering ANYTHING from the office of Dr Nichols. Very interesting. So here I was, 3+ months into this ordeal, with feet that were more painful than ever, and useless $1200+ insoles. Wow. I went and got a second opinion last week, from a more established podiatrist, and am confident that we are addressing my foot issues correctly this time. Never be afraid to get a second opinion, Yelpers. It may save you time, money and a whole bunch of frustration.

The group of doctors at this medical center are top notch. I went to Hospital Plaza on a referral…read morefrom a coworker after seeing two other podiatrist and getting zero results. After my first visit with Dr Nick Parrilli I could tell I was finally in the right place. Due to my job and a childhood injury I have/had multiple problems with both feet. Dr Parrilli is thorough and addressed every problem and issue I have been experiencing for years. Dr Parrilli has been my primary doctor but at times I would also see the other doctors and I have always been treated with the same concern and respect by everyone, including the office staff and medical assistances. Every question I asked has always been answered in the same patient manner and the answers often illustrated for a thorough understanding. I cannot say enough good things about this all inclusive medical center. Appointments, treatments, X-rays, echos, MRI's, medical procedures and surgery are all done on the premises. If you have problem feet, go to Hospital Plaza Foot and Ankel, you won't regret it.

Dr. Parrilli is great, easy to speak to, and is thorough. Same day appointments also a plus…read more His techs are young but are very friendly while they move you thru the rooms for treatments. Unfortunately, the office staff are absolutely terrible. On my first visit, the women were having a loud personal conversation thru the walls. One sat at the reception desk, the other in her office, and they just went on and on about their personal problems. The front desk woman was in training and when I asked questions about my care, she told me she didn't know. On my second visit, her trainer was present so I followed up with my questions thinking she'd have the answers. They both gave me attitude as if I was inconveniencing them for asking. Of course, neither of them would provide me much help. So aggravating, rude, and unprofessional. Same experience as all other reviews, they recommended that I come 2x per week. When they were pushing to schedule the following week's appointments, I decided to hold off until I received my first round of bills. Glad I did and also decided not to return. The treatment costs add up fast and it's definitely not worth dealing with the office staff.