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Our Doctors
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience. Of course, we also want you to get to know them personally so we've included a few questions to accomplish that goal:
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Dr. Brian Aronson
Years with Podiatry Plus
Eleven
Where I'm from
Indianapolis
Where I live
Chicago
How many children do you have
Five
My favorite hobbies when I'm not working are...
Coaching my kids in baseball, basketball and soccer
What drew me to podiatry
The ability to treat a wide variety of ailments and a diverse patient population
Education
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Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 1998
Bachelors of Science, January 1997 -
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Bachelors of Arts May 1994
Memberships and Affiliations
- 1994 - Present Member American Podiatric Medical Association
- 1999 - Present Member Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
- 1999 - Present Illinois licensed podiatric physician
Scholarships
1994-1995 Scholl Merit Scholarship
Dr. Heidi Hoffmann
Years with Podiatry Plus
Seven
Where I'm from
West Bend, WI - Go Packers!
Where I live
Chicago
How many children do you have
Two boys
My favorite hobbies when I'm not working are...
Spending time with my kids outside at the park, in the backyard or at my parents lake cottage in Wisconsin. I enjoy running when I have the time, as well as volleyball and boating
What drew me to podiatry
I was drawn to podiatry to help people improve their quality of life
Education
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Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Chicago, IL
August 1998 - May 2002, D.P.M. -
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
1994-1998, B.A. Biology
Residency Training
Chicago, IL July 2002-June 2004
Licenses/Certifications/Affiliations
- Illinois State Podiatric Physician
- Board Qualified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- APMA Member
- IPMA Member
- ACFAS Member
Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations
- Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL
- Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center, Chicago, IL
- Golf Surgical Center, Des Plaines, IL
- Northwest Surgicare, Arlington Heights, IL
Academic Honors
- Scholl Merit Scholar (1998-99)
- Scholl Summer Research Fellowship (1999)
Research
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Thorek Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago IL (2003),
Repair of Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture With Marlex Mesh -
Children's Memorial Hospital Motion Analysis Lab, Chicago IL (1999
Energy Efficiency of Swing Through Gait vs. Reciprocal Gait in Children with Myelomingocele
Volunteer Activities
- Pacific Garden Mission Podiatrist, Chicago IL (2002-2004)
- Hiawa Terrace Nursing Home, Chicago IL (2002-2004)
- Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Chicago IL (2002-2004)
- Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk (2000, 2006)
- Midwest Podiatry Conference (2000)
Dr. Gary Hoberman
Years with Podiatry Plus
Twenty nine years
Where I'm from
Motown
Where I live
Skokie
How many children do you have
Four (And four granddaughters too)!
My favorite hobbies when I'm not working are...
Exercise and community service
What drew me to podiatry
The vast spectrum of conditions treated; the relatively quick manner in which patients achieve relief, and the few number of emergency calls in the middle of the night :)
Education
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1978 - 1982.
- B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1974 - 1978.
Licensure
State of Illinois, 1982 - present.
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations
- Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Northwest Surgicare, Arlington Heights, IL
- Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL
Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Dr. Ruth Chi
Education
- Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 1999-2003
Degree, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL 1996-1999
Degree, Bachelor of Science Major in Biology
Residency Training
Chief Resident, Thorek Memorial Hospital PSR-24 (Podiatric Surgical Residency, Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery) July 2003-June 2005
Awards/Scholarships
- Distinguished Student Scholarship recipient, Scholl College
- Durlacher Honor Society member Scholl College
- Dean's List, Loyola University Chicago
Work/Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, August 2005-Present
- Private Practice, Chicago, IL July 2005-Present
- Gross Anatomy and Lower Extremity Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant and Tutor, Scholl College 2000-2001
Volunteer Work/Community Service
- Ann Kiley Institution, Waukegan PADS, North Chicago PADS, HealthReach and NorthPointe- Provide foot care and education to uninsured, underinsured, homeless and mentally handicapped patients
- Pacific Garden Mission-Provided foot care to homeless patients at the shelter
- Heiwa Terrace Retirement Home-Provided foot care to senior citizen residents
Professional Associations
IPMA and APMA member