Business Details
Your Trusted Podiatry Care in Chicago
Advanced Foot Care Center has been dedicated to comprehensive foot and ankle care for over two decades. Our board-certified podiatrists combine extensive experience with advanced diagnostic technology, including the Footmaxx Metascan system, to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We specialize in treating sports injuries, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, heel pain, and custom orthotics, prioritizing conservative approaches while maintaining surgical expertise when necessary. Our practice emphasizes patient education, thorough assessments, and compassionate care to ensure optimal outcomes.With a focus on modern techniques and individualized attention, we serve patients of all ages, from children to elite athletes, addressing both acute and chronic conditions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 24/7 follow-up support, detailed explanations of treatment options, and investment in cutting-edge equipment for accurate diagnoses. We maintain strict hygiene protocols and prioritize patient comfort through flexible scheduling and unhurried consultations.
Services
Sports Injuries Treatment
Toenail Fungus Removal
Custom Orthotics
Ingrown Toenails
Heel and Arch Pain
Foot Surgery
Plantar Warts
Bunion Correction
Hammertoe Treatment
Gout Management
Highlights and features
- Board-certified podiatrists with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Advanced diagnostic technology including Footmaxx Metascan gait analysis
- Personalized treatment plans for sports injuries and chronic conditions
- Comprehensive care for patients of all activity levels and ages
- Conservative-first approach with surgical expertise when necessary
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
What people say
Exceptional care
Thorough explanations
Prompt diagnosis
Pain-free procedures
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Custom Orthotics
Our Footmaxx Metascan system creates personalized orthotics by analyzing 60 gait measurements per second. These custom devices correct biomechanical imbalances, alleviate heel/arch pain, and improve athletic performance. Patients receive precise pressure distribution analysis and tailored support solutions for long-term comfort.
Sports Injuries
Specialized treatment for sprains, fractures, and tendonitis using advanced imaging and conservative therapies. We employ gait analysis and customized rehabilitation plans to accelerate recovery while preventing re-injury through biomechanical correction and footwear recommendations.
Toenail Fungus Removal
Multi-modal treatment options include topical medications, oral antifungals, and surgical nail removal. Our approach combines environmental control education with targeted therapies to eliminate fungal infections and restore healthy nail growth in hygienic clinical settings.
Ingrown Toenails
Minimally invasive procedures under local anesthesia address chronic ingrown nails. We perform partial nail avulsions with matrixectomy options to prevent recurrence, complemented by post-operative care instructions and footwear modification advice for lasting relief.
Heel Pain Treatment
Comprehensive management of heel spurs and fasciitis through orthotics, physical therapy, and cortisone injections. Our protocol includes gait assessment, stretching programs, and shockwave therapy alternatives to address both symptoms and underlying biomechanical causes.
People
Dr. Dean DiRico
Podiatric Physician
Board-certified podiatrist with 30+ years experience specializing in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery. Graduated from Temple Veterans Hospital residency program in 1992, focusing on advanced gait analysis and conservative treatment approaches.
Dr. Hernandez
Podiatric Physician
Experienced foot and ankle specialist known for compassionate care and thorough patient education. Implements evidence-based treatments for plantar warts, diabetic foot care, and biomechanical disorders while maintaining personalized follow-up protocols.
Questions
What foot conditions do you specialize in treating?
We treat sports injuries, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, heel/arch pain, bunions, hammertoes, plantar warts, and gout using both conservative and surgical approaches.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We accept BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare. Unfortunately, we cannot accept new Medicaid or Medicare patients at this time.
What technology do you use for diagnosis?
Our Footmaxx Metascan system analyzes 60 gait measurements per second to create personalized orthotics and treatment plans based on dynamic foot pressure analysis.
How are appointments scheduled?
Appointments can be booked online or by calling 773-472-1882. We maintain punctual scheduling with thorough consultation times for comprehensive care.
What surgical options are available?
We perform outpatient procedures for bunion correction, hammertoe repair, nail removal, and plantar fascia release using minimally invasive techniques and local anesthesia.
