Carla O. Gamez, DPM

My primary interest is promoting podiatric health through the utilization of state-of-the-art innovations. I believe in providing thorough, compassionate care in a warm, friendly manner to assist you in achieving the best possible outcome.

• B.A., Boston College - Chestnut Hill MA Graduated 1990: History & French
• B.S., Dr. William M. Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine - Chicago IL Graduated 1996: Podiatric Medicine
• D.P.M., Dr. William M. Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine - Chicago ILGraduated 1998: Clinical Honors 1996 and 1997
• Residency, Podiatric Surgical Residency: Midwestern Regional Medical Center - Zion, IL 1998-2000 Chief Resident 1999-2000
• Diplome of French Civilization: Sorbonne University - Paris France
• 1990-91 Pre-Medicine Studies: Loyola University - Chicago IL 1992-93

• Clinical Honors; Dr. William M. Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine, Third year podiatric medicine clinic and third year surgery rotation, 1996-1997.

• Analysis of Emerging Treatments in Diabetic Wound Care. Published in Foot and Ankle Quarterly, Fall 2002.
• The Effectiveness of Surgical Reconstruction of Adult Flat Foot Deformities, research article with case studies of patients treated during residency, submitted for publication in 2000, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery; 1998-2000.
• Diabetic Foot Care and Common Pedal Abnormalities, a lecture presented to the Hispanic Community of Waukegan at the Waukegan Public Library; July 12, 1999.
• Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Recurrent Neuromas, preparation of literature review with case presentation presented by residency director to the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association; November 1998.
• CPME, Professional Education and Educational Support Services - Self Study Sub-Committee, 1996 - 1997.

Annual Speaker for Kraft Foods Corporation’s Health Fair Lecture entitled “Oh My Aching Feet!”