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Electric Scooters Are Coming to Chicago

How to keep your Feet & Ankles safe with their arrival! Now that Chicago has adopted an electric scooter program for a four month trial, I’ve had many people concerned about impending scooter injuries, in particular to the foot and ankle, ask me about how to stay safe. There are a lot of benefits to […]

Fall Prevention: Improve Your Balance With A Home Exercise Program

Falls in the older population are very common – approximately 30-60% of older adults fall at least once a year (1) – and a fall can lead to significant injury. There are many factors that have been shown to contribute to an increased fall risk, including decreased muscle strength or decreased sensation in the feet […]

Correlation of Preoperative Radiographic Severity With Disability and Symptom Severity in Hallux Valgus

Michael Matthews DPM, AACFAS, Erin Klein, DPM, FACFAS, Alyse Acciani, MPH, Matthew Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS, Lowell Weil, Jr, DPM, MBA, FACFAS, Lowell S. Weil, Sr, DPM, FACFAS, “Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS Introduction Recent government legislative efforts have had a profound impact on both the practice and delivery of medicine in America. As health care providers continue to be the primary drivers of resource utilization, insurance companies […]

Dr. Lowell S. Weil Jr. named recipient of Scholl College Honor Medallion and Alumnus of the Year Awards

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University bestowed its Honor Medallion and Alumnus of the Year awards upon Dr. Lowell S. Weil Jr., DPM ’94, MBA, during the Scholl College Alumni Reunion, held April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Scholl College each year recognizes alumni who have demonstrated […]

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 […]

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.

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