Chicago Podiatrist - Chicago, IL Podiatry
Welcome to Debra Young, D.P.M.
Our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.
Quality care
When you have problems with your feet, you need to turn to a physician who listens and responds…an experienced professional who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your foot pain…a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to treat foot pain and prevent future problems. Wellness is both the resolution of problems and the prevention of pain . Dr. Debra Young and her staff meet all these criteria. Plus you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the indiidualied attention you deserve.
Wellness and Informed patients
We believe that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. That is why we've included a section on this website covering various topics of foot conditions. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet. Wellness is a new term that most people agree means incorporating healthy living choices to prevent health problems and avoid medicating and surgery in treatment of conditions they already have.
Comfortable Professional Office
The best care in the world doesn't mean anything if you don't feel comfortable and confident in the people caring for you. We strive to make our office as efficient and professional as possible. Our staff is trained and our facilities within River North Medical Center are modern and state of the art. On this website you will find information about our office, including our location, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even email a request for an appointment right here.
Communication
Dr. Young believes that communication is very important in the total care of the patient and helps everyone to understand what the diagnosis and the treatment are and how it is going to help. Understanding what we do is important for you and understanding about you and your lifestyle, occupational demands on your feet, exercise and nutrition are important for us when we are helping you get better. Phone calls and email communications are welcome but only for brief clarification. They cannot substitute for face to face examination. You deserve the best. Take the time to take care of your feet.
Practice Overview
Dr. Young is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She completed podiatric medical school and residency in Chicago. Dr. Young is trained in all aspects of podiatry and has special interest in caring for the foot problems associated with peripheral neuropathy. She also has training in the exciting new procedures for heel pain and arthritis, including arthritic bunions that enable her patients to get back to their lifestyle activities much faster. She has treated the complications of nerve entrapment from injuries, lacerations and accidents as well as the new grafting techniques for wound care. She is on staff at the Wound Center of Mercy Hospital and the surgical staff for the Wisconsin Neuropathy Center in Kenosha, WI. Dr. Young was trained on nerve decompression surgery six years ago by A. Lee Dellon, MD at Johns Hopkins, the pioneer and leader in the area of surgery for peripheral neuropathy.
As a seasoned lecturer on a variety of foot related subjects, she is available for presentations to community, professional, women's and church groups. Dr. Young lives in Lincoln Park.
