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    Foot & Ankle Care in Peoria

    Comprehensive care for foot and ankle conditions - all in one place. Our podiatry and orthopedic specialists work together to provide both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, so you can get the right care to keep you moving.

    Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat:

    • Foot pain

    • Heel pain

    • Bunions

    • Plantar fasciitis

    • Ankle injuries

    • Fractures

    • Ingrown toenails

    • Diabetic foot care

    • Hammertoes

    • Tendon and ligament injuries

    Podiatry Care: Medical & Surgical Foot Specialists

    Our podiatry team provides comprehensive care for foot and ankle conditions, including both non-surgical treatments and foot surgery when needed.

    • Diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle pain

    • Diabetic foot care, including advanced wound care and neuropathy management

    • Nail and skin conditions

    • Custom orthotics and support

    • Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment

    • In-office and surgical procedures, including correction of bunions, hammertoes and other deformities

    Board-certified podiatrists and foot surgeons Gretchen Evans, DPM, FACFAS, and Jeffrey Ruskusky, DPM, FACFAS, provide both medical and surgical foot care. Their training includes podiatric medical education and surgical residency, with more than 20 years of experience in treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.

    They have a strong clinical focus on diabetic foot care, wound management and surgical correction of common foot deformities, delivering personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.

    Call 309.495.0200 to schedule an appointment.

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    Advanced Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Care

    When complex surgical care is needed, our orthopedic foot and ankle specialists provide advanced treatment and work closely with our podiatry team.

    • Complex fractures

    • Reconstruction (primary and revisions)

    • Total ankle replacement (primary and revisions)

    • Severe deformities

    • Sports injuries

    Fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons Benjamin Stevens, MD, and Kathleen Kay, MD, offer expert care in complex trauma, reconstruction and total ankle replacement, as well as a full range of other foot and ankle surgeries. David Purves, PA-C, works alongside them to provide coordinated, comprehensive care in Peoria.

    You do not need to travel to Chicago or St. Louis for high-quality care for complex foot and ankle surgery.

    Questions or referrals? Call 217.280.9099 to schedule an appointment.

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