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Bolingbrook Foot & Ankle Center is available to treat foot and ankle ailments such as heel pain, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts and painful calluses.
FREE SCREENING: 15 minute consultation with the doctor. No treatment is administered. Doctor will give his advice on a course of treatment he would recommend, and patient can decide if they want to follow up as a new patient.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis affects the heel, arch, and midfoot and is a result of over stressing the connective tissue that stretches from the heel to the ball of your foot. You may experience inflammation, overtightening, and tearing with your first steps each day.
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are very common injuries with more than 3 million suffered each year in the US. They occur when the ligaments in the ankle are severely stretched or torn. Medical attention will be necessary to rule out a fracture, as often it is difficult to tell the full extent of the injury.
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a condition where the entire, or nearly entire, bottom of the foot meets the ground when standing. Depending on the severity, symptoms of flat feet can range from severe pain to non-existent.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are characterized by one or more of the toes having a bend in the middle joint. This occurs because of weakening of the muscle due to poorly fitted shoes or a genetically inherited trait.
Diabetes and Your Feet
Diabetes is a systemic illness that can affect many different parts of the body. This is especially true for the feet. Proper foot screening is incredibly important for diabetic patients and any kind of cut or sore should be taken very seriously.
Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a bony protrusion that occurs on the heel. It is often confused with plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament. When a heel spur is painful it can make it quite difficult to walk.
Corns
Corns and calluses are hard layers of skin that usually form due to friction. Generally, they will be in areas of the foot that are bearing weight, or areas that frequently rub against the shoe. Soft corns are typically found between the toes.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is a very common fungal infection that affects countless people around the world. It will manifest itself on the skin of the foot, in many cases in between the toes. Because fungi proliferate in warm, damp environments, keeping the feet clean and dry is of utmost importance in avoiding athlete’s foot.
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September 3, 2024
To My Valued Patients,
I am writing to inform you that effective Monday, September 16, 2024, I will be closing my practice and starting my next chapter. Unfortunately, due to multiple extraneous reasons, my business will be filing for bankruptcy protection. I will no longer be available to take care of your foot needs after that date. I have enjoyed my career at Bolingbrook Foot and Ankle Center, and it is hard to say goodbye to you. It has been a privilege to have been your podiatrist over the years. I wish you and your family the best of health in the future.
Should you require further foot care, I can recommend Dr. Joe George (815-741-6900) or Dr. Nancy Jagodzinski (630-778-7670). You may also use your insurance company’s provider directory or check with your hospital’s physician referral service.
If you require a copy of your medical records, I have attached a records release authorization form for your convenience. In accordance with Illinois state law, the fee for medical records will be as follows:
Fee | Base | 2024 |
Handling charge | $20.00 | $34.72 |
Copy pages 1 through 25 | $0.75 | $1.30 |
Copy pages 26 through 50 | $0.50 | $0.87 |
Copy pages in excess of 50 | $0.25 | $0.43 |
Copies made from microfiche or microfilm | $1.25 | $2.17 |
If you choose to pick up a copy of your medical records, please give us advance notice and do so no later than Monday, September 30th. After September 30th your records will be held off site and can be made available by calling 630-474-8696.
Sincerely
Dr. Ronald P. Pieroni