Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of Debra Young, D.P.M.'s office operations. To ensure your convenience, below is the information you need about our hours, location, appointment scheduling, insurance acceptance and billing.
| Debra Young, D.P.M. 2266 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 773-871-3338 |
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: |
1:00pm - 4:40pm Closed 9:00am - 4:40pm 9:00am - 4:40pm Closed |
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Appointments
We know you have many choices when choosing a Podiatrist in Chicago, IL so we have made requesting an appointment a simple process via our Web site. If, for any reason you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, or will be delayed, please call us as soon as possible.
Insurance and Billing
We accept most insurance plans. It is recommended that you consult your insurance directory to learn if Dr. Young is in or out of network. We will accept out of network benefits if your policy provides for that. We accept assignment on Medicare and adhere to standard billing and insurance practices.
Payment options
We accept major credit cards for your convenience. We will bill your insurance. You will be responsible for the co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles. Payment plans can be arranged.
Appointment Scheduling Details
Our office is located at 2266 N. Lincoln Avenue. This is between Children's Memorial and the former Lincoln Park Hospital. You may request an appointment online or by calling, Online new patient forms are available to save time upon your arrival the first time.
Please bring with you the following:
- Insurance cards and drivers license or state ID
- Required co payment.
- New patient forms. If possible, to save time, please print the forms from the website.
- X-ray films and other pertinent test results if available
- Shoes and orthotics if available
- List of medications and allergies
Facilities and Equipment
Getting the best treatment starts with a thorough examination and history. Determining the correct diagnosis is essential before determining the treatment plan for you. Dr. Young orders diagnostic ultrasound and digital x-rays (that can enlarge the area of concern on your foot)in certain cases.. The newest state of the art techniques and time proven procedures are selected to help you heal as fast as possible. Orthotics and shoes are prescribed from the most up to date labs and the results are guaranteed. Adjustments to orthotics are included to give you a perfect orthotic that will make your feet feel and function most optimally. Dr. Young is trained in the newer procedures that are less invasive and designed to give relief with the least amount of "down time". Arthroscopy and endoscopy procedures are available. Replacement of joint cartilage with the new Osteocure product has helped with arthritis in the great toe joint.
For heel pain that requires surgery, Dr. Young is trained on the Kobygard technique, a ten minute procedure that allows immediate walking and very quick recovery and resolution of plantar fasciitis. Young also provides Shockwave for heel pain that is not responsive to other treatment but where surgery is not determined.
Custom orthotics for sports or for dress shoes that will correct the problems with gait that are causing foot problems and deformities are made from casts of the foot. They improve your gait and your running. An assessment of your walking is made and when necessary physical therapy or athletic training is recommended.
Dr. Young is trained to provide wound care treatments including grafting with knowledge and experience. There are new treatments to aid and speed healing of wounds.
Digital X-Ray can be ordered: computerized digital x-rays allows us to pinpoint the source of pain with much greater detail than the usual x-rays.
Diagnostic ultrasound: Ultrasound produces images of foreign bodies, soft tissue masses, edema, tendons and ligaments, plantar fasciitis. It can assist in guiding injections so that less cortisone is needed and the injection is more precise and accurate.
Mini C-arm. For fluoroscopy images (x-rays during surgery). (Kenosha office only) In Chicago, at hospital or surgery center.
Shockwave therapy is a therapy for plantar fasciitis that has existed for over six months and has not responded to the many other treatments available. It reactivates stalled healing or chronic inflammation to encourage normal healing. This procedure is performed in the office.
Kobygard technique for plantar fasciitis: A small incision is made and the Kobygard device is used to create a small release of the plantar fascia. Very effective. Fast recovery for plantar heel pain.
Osteocure cartilage replacement for arthritic bunion joints. Applied during surgery for arthritic first toe joints. Available for localized arthritic damage and avoids the need for fusion or replacement of the joint.
Pulsed dye laser as well as CO2 laser and hyfercation for treatment of plantar warts.
Sclerosing injections for painful nerve entrapments in lacerations and scars (relief of painful nerves in skin, without the need for surgery)
