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What Does The Color of Your Toenails Say About Your Health?

Toenail color can be indicative of an underlying health issue, so you should be aware of how yours look, especially if they don’t look good. Most nail issues happen to people who don’t let their feet breathe, such as soccer players, cross-fitters, and other athletes. Because their feet stay enclosed in shoes most of the […]

NCH partners with Weil Foot & Ankle Institute to expand footprint

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) and Weil Regenerative Surgery Center have launched a joint venture, operating together at the 1455 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines. NCH purchased 51 percent of the Weil Regenerative Surgery Center and will operate the Northwest Community Foot and Ankle Center on the west end of the building. The Weil practice, […]

Chicago Podiatrists Explain Hip Abduction Weakness & Lateral Ankle Instability

5-Star rated Chicago podiatrists realize that one of the most common joints injured in both daily and active life styles is that of the ankle. Inversion-type sprains or lateral ankle sprains compose a majority of these injuries (70% to 85%) (1). This may be common knowledge for most however, what is surprising is the recurrence […]

Des Plaines, IL, Podiatrists Introduce The Graston Technique

Des Plaines, IL, podiatrists of Weil Foot & Ankle Institute introduce the Graston Technique®, which is a soft-tissue instrument-assisted release therapy that uses patented stainless steel instruments of different shapes and sizes that are forged to fit areas of the body as needed. The instruments are used to detect soft-tissue restrictions that may be limiting […]

Medical Doctor vs. Podiatrist (MD vs. DPM) – What’s the Difference?

Which Is the Right Kind of Des Plaines Doctor for Your Foot or Ankle Injury? It’s a common question that our Des Plaines, IL, podiatrist frequently hears: If a podiatrist isn’t an MD, then why should you see one instead of going to your regular practitioner? Shouldn’t you be seen by a “real” doctor? This […]

Award-Winning Chicago
Area Podiatrists

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

*The reviews listed are from actual patients of Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.

We Also Have Podiatrists Available
In Indiana and Wisconsin

The Chicago, IL, podiatrists of Weil Foot & Ankle Institute treat all medical and surgical foot and ankle conditions. Our licensed Chicago podiatrists have helped over 200,000+ patients find relief for their foot pain, heel pain and ankle pain, and we can help you too! Our Chicago podiatrists and Chicago foot doctors can help treat all foot and ankle conditions, including, bunions, claw toe, corns, calluses, foot pain, hammertoes, heel pain, ingrown toenails, neuromas, toenail fungus and sports related foot and ankle injuries.

With the most effective and state-of-the-art, quality podiatry care services in and around the Chicago, IL area, we can help you return to a pain-free life and get back to the things you love! Come experience Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, and you will see we offer the best podiatry care to patients in and around Chicago, IL, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bannockburn, Des Plaines, Flossmoor, Glenview, Lemont, Libertyville, Oak Park, Roselle, & Tinley Park, Illinois (IL) .