M Teresa C Fraser, MD - Heartland Community Clinic

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Jeffrey R. Ruskusky, DPM, FACFAS, developed an interest in the medical field as a child who frequently required medical care. He knew he wanted to help people in the same way he had been helped.His family ties drew him to the podiatry specialty. "My dad was a podiatrist, and as I got older, my interest grew," he says. "Once I got to college, I made the decision to go to podiatry school so I could come back and work with my dad at his practice."Dr. Ruskusky earned his medical degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric surgery residency at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, Ill. He has more than 20 years of experience providing podiatry care in Illinois."I like that with many podiatry issues, patients can start feeling better by the time they leave the office," he says. "There are a lot of things you can address with immediate results, and that is exciting."In his free time, Dr. Ruskusky enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.Top 10% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 10% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Gretchen Evans, DPM, was drawn to podiatry after attending a health care seminar where she met and later shadowed with podiatrists in the community."I was pleasantly surprised by the additional opportunities podiatry has to offer," she says, "particularly diabetic foot care and limb salvage."Dr. Evans earned her medical degree from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Iowa. She completed podiatric and surgical residencies at Temple University Health Systems in Philadelphia, Pa. She has more than 20 years of experience providing podiatry care in Illinois."I've really gotten to know my patients on a personal level," she says. "Not only do we discuss their foot care and manage their ailments, but we talk about life in general."In her free time, Dr. Evans enjoys fishing, swimming, watching sunsets in her backyard and spending time outdoors.