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6445 N. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60646(773) 202-8800
5356 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL 60641773-696-4700
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Dr. Marc Feder

Dr. Marc Feder - Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD - Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD.

Dr. Marc Feder has over 35 years of experience in treating people with foot and ankle problems. Dr. Marc is board certified in Podiatric Surgery and Podiatric Medicine. He holds fellowships in Foot Surgery and Foot Orthopedics and is an accomplished lecturer. Dr. Marc is active in the profession and in his community. He served as Examinations Chairman of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics. Dr. Marc was named the William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine’s "2013  Alumnus of the Year". He holds special interest in nutrition and other integrative medicine approaches. Married over 35 years, and the father of two married sons and two granddaughters, his hobbies include fitness, gardening and organization leadership. 

 

Dr. Jason Kalk

Jason M Kalk, DPM - AffiliatedPodiatrists, LTD - Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD.

Dr. Jason Kalk, graduated with honors from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine with his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.  He completed advanced surgical training with a three year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Upstate, NY under the tutelage of Dr. Guido LaPorta.  Dr. Kalk has special interest in Forefoot & Rearfoot Surgery, Charcot Foot Reconstruction, Limb Salvage, and Ankle Arthroscopy.  He is the Director of Podiatric Residency Training at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Dr. Kalk is certified with WoundCare by the American Board of Wound Management and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Kalk was raised in Upstate, NY and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  His hobbies include weight training, fitness, and motorcycles.  He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, children and his dogs.

 

Dr. David A. Kretch

David A. Kretch, DPM - AffiliatedPodiatrists, LTD - Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD.

Dr. David A. Kretch, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University. He then completed his residency training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Rush University Medical Center within the Department of Orthopedics. This program also awarded him added credentialing in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, while learning the latest and most advanced techniques by leading podiatric and orthopedic surgeons in the Chicago area. He also completed a mini fellowship in dermatopathology at Bako diagnostics. These exposures have prepared Dr. Kretch for a comprehensive podiatric practice, where he routinely employs evidence-based protocols in the surgical and medical treatment of foot and ankle pathology. However, he takes a conservative approach and reserves surgery for those who have exhausted all other options. Dr. Kretch prides himself in taking care of his patients as if they were members of his own family. Outside of medicine, he is an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoys traveling, fine dining, and yoga.

 

Dr. Jacob M Richey

Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD.

Dr. Jacob M Richey is a graduate of Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine where he obtained his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Richey received his advanced forefoot and rearfoot/ankle reconstruction surgical training at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, NY under the training and mentorship of Dr. Guido LaPorta and Dr. Darren Weinheimer. Dr. Richey specializes in the treatment of painful bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, ankle disorders, and limb preservation techniques. In Dr. Richey’s free time he enjoys weight training, participating in obstacle-based races, and spending time with his lovely new bride.

 

Dr. Joel Feder

Dr. Joel Feder - AffiliatedPodiatrists, LTD - Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Chicago, IL Podiatrist

Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD.

Dr. Joel Feder had been the Senior Partner of Affiliated Podiatrists for the past 10 years, and he had cared for our patients for 50 years. Recently, he retired from active practice and now holds Emeritus status with our group. Dr. Feder served as a mentor to countless students and colleagues. Among his many awards, he received the American Podiatric Medical Association's "Distinguished Service Citation", our profession's highest honor.

Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • What is a Podiatrist?
  • When To Call a Doctor
  • Foot Anatomy
  • Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
  • Basic Foot Care Guidelines
  • Foot Problems
    • General Statistics
    • Achilles Problems
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation/Dysfunction
      • Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Problems
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
      • Osteochondritis
    • Arch and Ball Problems
      • Capsulitis
      • Flat Feet (over pronation)
      • Metatarsalgia (foot pain in ball)
      • Plantar Fibromas (lumps in the arch of the foot)
      • Sesamoiditis
    • Common Foot Injuries
      • Ankle Sprain Injuries
      • Broken Ankle
      • Fractures
      • Osteochondritis (stiff ankle)
      • Osteochondromas
      • Shin Splints
      • Sports Injuries
    • Deformities
      • Amniotic Band Syndrome
      • Bunions
      • Claw Toe
      • Clubfoot
      • Dysplasia (Epiphysealis Hemimelica)
      • Enchondroma
      • Flat Feet
      • Gordon Syndrome
      • Haglund's Deformity
      • Hallux Limitus (Stiff Big Toe Joint)
      • Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
      • Hallux Varus
      • Hammertoes
      • Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
      • Mallet Toes
      • Metatarsalgia
      • Osteomyelitis (Bone Infections)
      • Overlapping or Underlapping Toes
      • Peroneal Tendon Dislocation/Dysfunction
      • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
      • Sesamoiditis
      • Spurs
      • Tarsal Coalition
    • Diabetes and Your Feet
    • Diseases of the Foot
      • Arthritis
      • Cancer
      • Charcot Foot
      • Freiberg's Disease
      • Gout
      • Kaposi's Sarcoma (AIDS related)
      • Kohler's Disease
      • Maffucci's Syndrome
      • Ollier's Disease
      • Raynaud's Disease
      • Sever's Disease
      • Sever's Disease
    • Fungus Problems
      • Common Fungal Problems
      • Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
      • Fungal Nails
    • Heel Problems
      • Haglund's Deformity
      • Heel Callus
      • Heel Fissures
      • Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)
    • Nail Problems
      • Black Toenails
      • Ingrown Toenails
      • Nail Fungus
    • Skin Problems
      • Allergies
      • Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis)
      • Blisters
      • Burning Feet
      • Calluses
      • Corns
      • Cysts
      • Frostbite
      • Fungus
      • Gangrene
      • Lesions
      • Psoriasis
      • Smelly Feet and Foot Odor
      • Swelling
      • Ulcers
      • Warts
    • Toe Problems
      • Bunions
      • Claw Toe
      • Digital Deformity
      • Hallux Limitus (stiff big toe joint)
      • Hallux Rigidis (rigid big toe)
      • Hallux Varus
      • Hammertoes
      • Intoeing
      • Overlapping, Underlapping Toes
      • Subungal Exotosis (bone spur under toenail)
      • Turf Toe
    • Vascular/Nerve Problems
      • Acrocyanosis
      • Alcoholic Neuropathy
      • Chilblains (cold feet)
      • Erythromelalgia
      • Ischemic Foot
      • Neuroma
      • Spasms
      • Venous Stasis
  • Medical Care
    • Diagnostic Procedures
      • Computed Tomography
      • MRI
      • Ultrasound
      • X-Rays
    • Orthotics
    • Pain Management
      • General Information and Tips
      • Pain Management for Specific Conditions
    • Surgical Procedures
      • General Information
      • Achilles Surgery
      • Ankle Surgery
      • Arthritis Surgery
      • Arthroscopy
      • Bunion Surgery
      • Cyst Removal
      • Flatfoot Correction
      • Hammertoe Surgery
      • Heel Surgery
      • Metatarsal Surgery
      • Nerve Surgery (Neuroma)
      • Toe Surgery
    • Therapies
      • Athlete's Foot Treatment
      • Cryotherapy
      • Extracorporeal Shock Wave
      • Iontophoresis
      • Physical Therapy
      • Neurolysis
  • Fitness and Your Feet
    • General Information About Fitness and Your Feet
    • Aerobics
    • Fitness And Your Feet
    • Sports and Your Feet
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Cycling
      • Golf
      • Jogging and Running
      • Tennis
    • Stretching
    • Walking and Your Feet
    • Work Footwear
  • Foot Care
    • Basic Foot Care Guidelines
    • Athletic Foot Care
    • Blisters
    • Children's Feet
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Diabetic Foot Care
    • Foot Care For Seniors
    • Foot Self-Exam
    • Pedicures
    • Self-Assessment Quiz
    • Women's Feet
      • High Heels
      • Stockings?
      • Pregnancy
      • Women Over 65
    • Your Feet at Work
    • Bunion Prevention
    • Burning Feet
    • Fungus Problems
      • Athlete's Foot
      • Common Fungal Problems
      • Fungal Nails
      • Other Tips
      • Prevention
    • Ingrown Nails
    • Osteoporosis
    • Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
      • Prevention
      • Treating Foot Odor
  • Shoes
    • Anatomy of a Shoe
    • Athletic Shoe Guidelines
    • Children's Shoes
    • Corrective and Prescription Shoes
    • What To Look For
    • Getting a Proper Fit
    • Men's Shoes
    • Women's Shoes
    • Your Footprint
    • Wear Patterns
  • Links
    • Government
    • Associations/Groups
    • Online Resources

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6445 N. Central Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-8800
5356 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60641
773-696-4700

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Monday:10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday:Closed

Office Hours - Addison
Monday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

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