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Chicago, IL 773-284-8811 Hinsdale, IL 630-323-2882 |
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Doctor Dr. Garoufalis | Dr. Herzog | Dr. Plasencia |
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| Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM |  Dr. Garoufalis |
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| Dr. Matthew G. Garoufalis graduated
from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio in 1978 with degrees in Biology
and Economics and graduated from the Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of
Podiatric Medicine in 1982. After completing a surgical residency at the Westside VA Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Garoufalis began private practice in Chicago. He now has offices in Chicago and Hinsdale, Illinois and is the Assistant Residency Director at the VA Chicago Health Care System - Westside Division. He is also on the medical staff of St. Anthony Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Hinsdale Hospital. Dr. Garoufalis is past president of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association; serving in all of it's elected positions. Dr. Garoufalis was elected to the American Podiatric Medical Association Board of Trustees in 2003 and has served on several APMA committees. He is committed to expanding public awareness about the importance of podiatric medicine and in allowing students to realize the dynamic positive impact they have in shaping the future growth on the profession, as well as their own personal achievement. Dr. Garoufalis is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He is also a Certified Wound Specialist by the Academy of Wound Management. He has authored many articles and has lectured extensively across the country, on a variety of topics pertinent to podiatric medicine and surgery and practice management. |
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| Malcolm Herzog, DPM |  Dr. Herzog |
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Dr. Malcolm D. Herzog graduated
from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1977 with a Bachelor
of Science degree and graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric
Medicine in 1981 with a degree in Physiological Sciences as well
a doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. |
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| Jesse Plasencia, DPM |  Dr. Plasencia |
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| Dr.
Jesse Plasencia graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington,
Indiana in 1983 with degrees in Biology and Chemistry and graduated
from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, College
of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 1989. After completing a medical
and surgical residency at the Westside VA Medical Center in Chicago,
he then began private practice with Professional Foot Care Specialists,
P.C., working in both the Chicago and Hinsdale offices. He is on the
medical staff at St. Anthony and Mercy Hospitals. Dr. Plasencia is currently on the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Board of Directors and is President of the Zone 2 Chapter. He is involved in the residency-teaching program from the Westside VA Medical Center and lectures frequently for Novartis and Pfizer pharmaceutical corporations. He is actively involved in a FDA Clinical Trial on Nail Fungus and has performed teleconference and web conference seminars for doctors all over the country. Dr. Plasencia is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and is a Fellow for the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedists and Medicine. He is certified in Laser and Arthroscopy Surgery. His friendly and interactive approach to treatments allows patients to feel at ease while utilizing all the advanced methods available. He has authored many articles and lectured extensively across the country on a variety of topics pertinent to Podiatric Medicine and foot health. |
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