Overview
Dr. Robert Schergen is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon, and his expertise is in performing forefoot surgery, rear foot surgery, and total ankle replacement. Dr. Schergen also has extensive training in advanced limb salvage techniques including the application of multiplanar external fixation, skin grafts, skin flaps, and muscle flaps. Dr. Schergen works with his patients to reduce their foot and ankle pain, prevent amputations, and recover from injuries and treats a variety of podiatric concerns including bunion correction and hammertoes, foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine injuries, flat foot reconstruction, complex foot wounds, charcot reconstruction, and diabetic foot concerns. Dr. Schergen earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his surgical residency at SSM Health DePaul Health Center in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Schergen conducted a year fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction and limb salvage through the Professional Education and Research Institute in Roanoke, VA. He also served a five-week fellowship in Germany to train with four renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Schergen is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and was named SSM Health Southern Illinois Physician of the Year in 2021. He currently sees patients in Centralia, Salem, and Nashville.
Dr. Schergen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Gangrene, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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Locations
402 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL 62801
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schergen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Schergen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Schergen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Schergen by calling their office at 618-436-6185. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Schergen a top-rated expert for Foot Drop?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Schergen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Foot Drop, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert Schergen specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Schergen is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Foot Drop, Gangrene, and Bunions. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Schergen accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Schergen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-436-6185 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Foot DropDr. Schergen isDistinguished. Learn about Foot Drop.
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- BunionsDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- FibromatosisDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- GangreneDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Schergen isExperienced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.