Megan Leahy, DPM

I pride myself in my treatment plans, particularly exhausting conservative and non-invasive options prior to a surgical approach. As a female medical practitioner and former collegiate runner, I am sensitive to the needs of my patients, having suffered many injuries myself. Virtually all health problems can manifest themselves in the lower extremity, and maintenance of these issues, as well as attention to a healthy lifestyle, are essential to foot and ankle well being

• B.A., Biology: Indiana University, Bloomington IN (1995-2000)
• D.P.M., Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago IL (2000-2004)
  • Valedictorian, Class of 2004
• Residency, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago IL (2004-2007)
• Fellowship, European Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship (Fall 2006)

• Midwest Podiatry Conference Residency Research Symposium, Chicago, IL:
  • Gold Medal Award Recipient (2006)
  • Silver Medal Award Recipient (2005)
• Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Health SciencesNorth Chicago, IL:
  • Highest Proficiency in Scholarship Award Recipient (2000-2004)
  • Proficiency in Biomechanics and Orthopedic Diseases Award Recipient (2000-2004)
  • Podiatry Insurance Corporation of America Scholarship Recipient (2000-2004)
  • Zelda Walling Vicha Memorial/ASPMA Scholarship Recipient (2003-2004)
  • Dr. Philip R. Brachman Memorial/Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient (2002-2003)
  • Durlacher Honor Society Secretary (2002-2004)
  • Scholl Distinguished Scholarship Recipient (2000-2002)
• Indiana University, Bloomington, IN:
  • Track & Field/Cross-Country Scholarship Recipient (1995-2000)
  • "I" Letter Winner (1995-2000)
  • Big Ten Academic All Conference (1996-2000)
  • Alpha Beta Honor Society (1996-2000)
  • Delta Gamma Fraterntiy Alumni (1997-2009)

• Team Podiatrist, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, (2010-present)
• Joint Commission Representative: American Podiatric Medical Association (2009-2011)
• Health Systems Committee Member: American Podiatric Medical Association (2009-2011)
• Clinical/Surgical Instructor for St. Joseph’s Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program (2007-present)
• Public Relations Chair: Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (2009-2010)
• Newsletter Co-Editor: Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (2009-2011)
• Director at Large/Young Member, Board of Directors: Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (2008-2010)
• Infection Control Committee Member: Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center (2008-present)
• National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine University of Illinois, Chicago, IL (2006)
• Speaker & Instructor: Medline Wound Care Training Seminars Jesse Brown VA Medical Center,  Chicago, IL (2004-2006)
• Chief Resident of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (2006-2007)