The 20 Best Plantar Fasciitis Doctors Near Me in Palos Heights, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 164 doctor with experience in Plantar Fasciitis near Palos Heights, IL. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine | Dentistry
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine | Dentistry
    4061 West 95th Street, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    I am dedicated to providing patient-centered care with the best treatment utilizing evidence-based medicine. I care about my patients and seek to build trust and positive relationships with them. I provide both conservative and surgical treatment options to address each patient's specific needs allowing them to return to a comfortable and active lifestyle. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery.

    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Mark Sack, DPM, PC

    3216 W 115th St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sack is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Sack is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Vittori Foot And Ankle Specialist

    15772 S Bell Rd, 
    Homer Glen, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Vittori is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Homer Glen, Illinois. Dr. Vittori is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Vittori is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    General Surgery

    Vittori Foot And Ankle Specialist

    15772 S Bell Rd, 
    Homer Glen, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ameet Thakrar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Homer Glen, Illinois. Dr. Thakrar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Thakrar is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Chicago Foot And Ankle, PC

    5700 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Allen is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis

    Parkview Orthopaedic Group, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Defrino is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Defrino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Defrino is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    MidAmerica Orthopaedics, SC

    10330 S Roberts Rd, 
    Palos Hills, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Svetlana Zats is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palos Hills, Illinois. Dr. Zats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Zats is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    15300 West Ave Ste 100, 
    Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Geiger is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Gangrene, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Geiger is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Advanced Podiatry

    4749 138th St, 
    Crestwood, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Gagnon is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Crestwood, Illinois. Dr. Gagnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Ingrown Toenail, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Gagnon is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Advanced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot & Ankle Associates, Ltd

    9400 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Smolinski is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Smolinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, and Gangrene. Dr. Smolinski is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Advanced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot & Ankle Associates, Ltd

    9400 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian French is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. French is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot & Ankle Associates, Ltd

    9400 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshan Nagesh is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Nagesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Nagesh is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot & Ankle Associates, Ltd

    9400 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emil Zager is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Zager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Tendinitis, Gangrene, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Zager is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery

    Foot & Ankle Associates, Ltd

    9400 South Cicero Avenue Suite 100, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Sanchez is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tenotomy. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery , American Board Of Podiatric Medicine , and American Board Of Wound Management.

    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Southwest Foot And Ankle LLC

    15428 S Harlem Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven French is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. French is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hammer Toe.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    McDermott Podiatry Of Joliet, LLC

    14532 John Humphrey Dr, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mcdermott is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Corns and Calluses, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Mcdermott is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Steven L Gelsomino, DPM

    4700 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Gelsomino is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Gelsomino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Boils. Dr. Gelsomino is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    4440 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Katz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Varicocele, Rhizarthrosis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Katz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 101, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Elser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Elser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Elser is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Plantar Fasciitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    15300 West Ave Ste 100, 
    Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mcshane is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Mcshane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Mcshane is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery (Certified).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Plantar Fasciitis doctor near Palos Heights, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Plantar Fasciitis doctor near Palos Heights, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Plantar Fasciitis doctors near Palos Heights, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Plantar Fasciitis doctors near Palos Heights, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Plantar Fasciitis doctor near Palos Heights, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Plantar Fasciitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Plantar Fasciitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Plantar Fasciitis doctor near Palos Heights, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Plantar Fasciitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Plantar Fasciitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Plantar Fasciitis doctors near Palos Heights, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Plantar Fasciitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Plantar Fasciitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Plantar Fasciitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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