Members: Midwestern Region

Dr. Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
939 W North Avenue, Suite 610
Chicago, IL 60642
P: 847-390-7666 | F: 847-390-9345

Education/Fellowships

DPM - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine/Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 2000
Residency:  St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ 2000-2003
Fellowship:  Weil Foot & Ankle Institute 2003-2004
Fellow of the America College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Practice

Emphasis of clinical practice on Foot & Ankle Trauma and Podiatric Sports Medicine.  Former College Soccer Player with special area of interest with soccer related injuries of the foot and ankle.  Co-Podiatry Lead for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Dale S. Brink, DPM
Performance Foot & Ankle Centers
Heritage Center
401 East 162nd St. Suite 101
South Holland, IL 60473
P: 708-596-3757
F: 708-596-3779
www.performancefootandankle.com

Education/Affiliations
Graduate, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine; Diplomate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine; Board certified, Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Master Surgeon Foot and Ankle Course (ACFAS Scientific Conference 2008)

Practice
Our team of podiatric specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your feet.

Michael J. Chin, DPM, FACFAS
ABFAS Certified
Co-Lead Podiatry Section for the Chicago Marathon
The Running Institute - 111 N. Wabash Avenue, Suite 1919 Chicago, IL 60602
Windy City Foot & Ankle Physicians, LLC - 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300 Hinsdale, IL 60521
P: 866-696-7988
F: 312-977-0425
TheRunningInstitute.com

Education:
DPM - Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 1999
Residency - DVAMC Palo Alto/Stanford University Medical Centers and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Co-Lead Podiatry Section at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Practice:
Dr. Chin emphasizes the importance of returning athletes safely to their sport. He offers conservative and surgical options along with therapies that are getting to the root cause versus just symptomatic relief.

Gary J. Friend, DPM
2501 Compass Rd.
Suite 120
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-9580
www.nspodiatry.com

Education/Affiliations
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Residency-Northlake Hospital, Northlake, IL

Practice
Our practice is composed of seven podiatric physicians who treat conditions of the foot and ankle medically and surgically in adults and children. We have a particular interest in the special needs of athletes and active sports participants.

John F. Grady, DPM
4650 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3201

Professor of Biomechanics and Surgery, Dr. William M. Scholl College of podiatric medicine at Rosalind Franklin University,(adjunct track); Director, Foot and Ankle Institute of Illinois; Director, Foot And Ankle Institute for research (FAIR); Former director for 30 years of Podiatric residencies, Jesse Brown VAMC; Currently the residency director of the new Podiatric residency program at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's hospital; Scientific chairman, Midwest Podiatry conference for 20 years.  Received APMA award of excellence, 2010.   Made Lifetime Honorary member of Gesellschaft fürFußchirgirie-und Sprunggelenkchirurgie (Society of German Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons) in 2014- first American Surgeon to receive this honor. Lectured in 15 countries and 41 states on foot and ankle surgery. 

Kathryn LaViolette, DPM
4650 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: 708-304-3553

Dr. Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
Gurnee Podiatry & Sports Medicine
351 S. Greenleaf St. Ste. C
Park City, IL 60085
P: 847-263-6073
www.drschoene.com

Dr. Lisa Schoene is a Sports Medicine specialist and Certified Athletic Trainer who is triple board certified in Surgery, Orthopedics, and Primary Podiatric medicine.  She is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine. She has worked at the Atlanta Olympics, The World Cup Games, Olympic Training Center and many Professional and Semi Professional dance companies, including the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance, Inaside Chicago Dance, Ballet Chicago to name a few. She has covered numerous sporting events, marathons, triathlons, and dance performances for over 23 years. She has been a Podiatric consultant for the DePaul Blue Demons University athletic department since 1992. Dr. Schoene has been a consultant for numerous media formats including ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX television and radio, printed articles in magazines, journals, and various national newspapers.

Jaclyn Schumann, DPM

P. Tanner Shaffer, DPM

Julia Sinclair, DPM

Bruce Williams, DPM - Fellow
1707 N 76th Ct
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Phone: (219) 510-3847

Education/Affiliations
Past President and Fellow of American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine;
Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery;
Graduate of Dr. William M. Scholl College 1991:
Attended Valparaiso University for Pre-Med 1984-1987;
Member American Podiatric Medical Association and Indiana Podiatric Medical Association;
Member Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society;
Member of American Society of Biomechanics

Practice
A world-renown expert on podiatric medicine, Dr. Williams is Board Certified and specializes in harnessing the power of biomechanics and advanced medical technology to challenge convention and deliver breakthrough results.

Kathleen Toepp Neuhoff,  DPM

574-287-5859

727 E. Jefferson Blvd.

South Bend 

Des Moines University
3200 Grand Avenue

Des Moines

McFarland Clinic
1215 Duff Avenue

Ames

1097 Fox Hill Place, SW

Paul R. Langer, DPM
4010 W 65th Street
Edina, MN 55435

phone: 952-456-7000
fax: 952-456-7001

Education/Affiliations
Graduate, Des Moines University; Group Practice, Minnesota Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A., Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Orthopaedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine; Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine; member- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons; American Podiatric Medical Association, American Medical Athletic Association, American College of Sports Medicine

Practice
Proudly offered a full spectrum of medical care, devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and conditions that affect the body's muscles, joints and bones.

Judith Sperling, DPM
Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Clinic
5851 Duluth Street, #101
Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-546-1718
Website

Education/Affiliations
Dr. Judith Sperling graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been in practice in the Minneapolis area since 1991. Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,  a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She was president of the Minnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine from 1994 to 2006.

Practice
Dr. Sperling has been a member of the medical team for the Twin Cities Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Los Angeles Marathon, the New York Marathon, and Grandma's Marathon, and has lectured at running clubs, walking clubs and diabetic education courses. She has a general podiatry practice with an emphasis on sports medicine and rehabilitation, as well as injury prevention.

Paul D. Coffin, D.P.M.
110 E. 39th Street
South Sioux City, NE   68776
402-412-3338
402-412-3668
www.drpcoffin.com

Education/Affiliations
Graduate, New York College of Podiatric Medicine;
Residency, Washington D.C. VA Medical Center;
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association,
Iowa Podiatric Medical Society;
Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Practice
Dr. Coffin limits his practice to biomechanics and the manufacture of custom orthotics for athletes and others.  He works extensively with therapists who practice postural restoration physical therapy.

3535 30th Ave. Ste. 203

Marshfield Clinic
9601 Townline Rd

Maggie Fournier, DPM - Fellow

608-797-6010

1754 Snowflake Place

Onalaska

1233 N. Mayfair Rd. Suite 304

Milwaukee