Douglas Solway, DPM

At Cormier Foot and Ankle, fellowship-trained, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Clare Cormier, DPM, provides complete podiatry care to people of all ages in Park Ridge and the rest of Cook County, Illinois.Dr. Cormier studied at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, earning her medical degree. She completed a podiatric surgery residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, and an American Health Network (AHN)-sponsored foot and ankle reconstructive surgery fellowship at Indy Foot and Ankle in Indianapolis, Indiana.At Cormier Foot and Ankle, Dr. Cormier specializes in minimally invasive and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. She diagnoses and treats various conditions, including Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle arthritis, bunions, heel pain, and sports injuries.Dr. Cormier takes an evidence-based, patient-centered treatment approach, using minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Procedures include ankle and foot arthroscopy, Lapiplasty minimally invasive bunion removal, flatfoot reconstruction, minimally invasive ankle replacement, and Achilles tendon repair.Cormier Foot and Ankle Center is fully equipped to manage even the most complex foot and ankle injuries and disorders. The practice features state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology, allowing Dr. Cormier to care for most conditions on-site or at the nearby Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, also in Park Ridge.Dr. Cormier is exceptionally knowledgeable, exuding a compassionate bedside manner. She gets great satisfaction from helping folks with foot and ankle pain achieve improved mobility and a better quality of life.Call Cormier Foot and Ankle today to schedule a new patient appointment or book your visit online.

Dr. Carla Gamez is a podiatrist (a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats foot disorders) who provides care for the full spectrum of foot problems, including Sever’s disease, hammer toe, Achilles tendon, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fractures and diabetic foot infections. She offers patients a range of treatments, from ointments and orthotics (shoe inserts) to physical therapy and cheilectomy, a surgical procedure to clean out arthritic joints and restore the foot to function. She speaks fluent Spanish and participates in health fairs and other activities to promote the health and wellness of the local Hispanic community.