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Garo Emerzian, DPM

Podiatric Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
    • Foot Surgery
    • Rear Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine

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Practice Locations

Des Plaines Doctors’ Office
900 Rand Road
Suite 200
Des Plaines IL 60016
Phone: 847-375-3000
Gurnee Doctors’ Office
350 South Greenleaf Street
Suite 405-A
Gurnee IL 60031
Phone: 847-336-3335
Fax: 847-336-3249
Morton Grove Doctors’ Office
9000 Waukegan Road
Suite 200
Morton Grove IL 60053
Phone: 847-375-3000

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Glenbrook Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Hawthorn Surgical Center
  • Highland Park Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center
  • NorthShore University Health System
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Vista Health System

Meet Garo Emerzian

Biography

Dr. Garo Emerzian is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. He has been practicing at IBJI for almost 20+ years, diagnosing and treating both simple and complex foot and ankle conditions. His practice covers a broad spectrum of care from conservative to surgical care for nail disorders, hammer toes, bunions, heel pain, nerve problems, and at foot deformities to fractures and arthritis of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Emerzian treats his patients with the same care and attention he would give to his own family. A former Division 1 football player, he sustained foot and ankle injuries which help him fully understand the issues, concerns and treatment associated with these injuries. In addition to his football injuries, he also has his own experience with a foot deformity, enabling him to relate personally to his patients’ condition and issues associated with this foot type.

He has served as an instructor and lecturer for the Illinois Podiatric Medical Society and has also participated in the training of residents. For the past 10 years, he has served as an assistant varsity football coach at Deerfield High School. He also enjoys spending time with his family and watching his children participate in their activities and sports. His hobbies are working out, playing basketball and golfing.

Additional Areas of Expertise

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Ankle Pain
  • Ingrown Toe Nails
  • Nerve Pain (Foot & Ankle)
  • Orthotics/Arch Supports
  • Pediatric Foot Deformities
  • Sports Medicine (Foot/Ankle)
  • Traumatic Injury to Foot & Ankle
  • Warts/Skin Conditions
  • Heel Pain
  • Arthritis (Foot & Ankle)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bunions
  • Corns & Calluses
  • Diabetic Foot Concerns & Care
  • Diabetic Foot Deformities & Reconstruction
  • Flat Feet/Foot Pain
  • Fracture Care of the Ankle & Foot
  • Gout
  • Hammer Toes
  • Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Reconstructive Foot/Ankle Surgery
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Philosophy of Care

As a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, I diagnose and treat both simple and complex foot and ankle conditions. I treat you with the same care and attention I would give to my own family members. I believe in listening to, communicating with and educating you as we work together to return you to the highest level of function possible.

 

Education

Fellowship
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Park Ridge, IL
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Residency
Edgewater Medical Center/Day Surgicenters, Chicago, IL
Podiatric Surgery
Internship
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
DPM
William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL

Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation, North Chicago VA
  • Scholl Integrity Award
  • Varsity Letter for Football at Northern Illinois University
  • Northern Illinois University Sports Hall of Fame
  • Student/Athlete Honor at Northern Illinois University

Appointments

  • Clinical Faculty, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Skokie IL (2001-current)
  • Clinical Faculty, North Chicago VA, North Chicago, IL (1997-2003)
  • Medical Staff, Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines, IL
  • Medical Staff, Provena St. Therese Medical Center/Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan, IL
  • Chief of Podiatry Section
  • Medical Staff, Golf Surgery Center, Park Ridge, IL
  • Medical Staff, Evanston-Northwestern Hospitals (Highland Park Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Evanston Hospital)
  • Medical Staff, Condell Medical Center Medical Center, Libertyville, IL
  • Medical Staff, Health South Surgery Center, Libertyville, IL

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Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
  • CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
  • CCN POS
  • CCN PPO
  • Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
  • CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
  • First Health PPO
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
  • HMO Illinois (some physicians)
  • Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
  • Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
  • Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Medicare
  • MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
  • One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
  • One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
  • Preferred Network Access PPO
  • Preferred Plan PPO
  • Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
  • Savility
  • Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Union Health Service
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO

IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):

  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network
  • MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)

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Additional Patient Feedback

“Dr. Emerzian is an amazing podiatrist and surgeon. I’ve been with him for many years and will be for many years to come. He’s a wonderful man with a genuine care for his patients. If you are looking for the best, I would highly suggest that you make an appointment to come see him.” – Debbie M.

“Dr. Garo Emerzian and his staff are tops. They always provide excellent care and listen to my concerns and address them right away.”

“Great Place!  Thank you Dr. Emerzian!”

“Dr. Emerzian has helped me by repairing tendons in both of my feet. Each time he has treated me with personal attention, sound advice, and excellent results. I would not have gone back to Dr. Emerzian for repair on my other foot if I hadn’t been pleased with the results of the first surgery! Thank you, Dr. Emerzian, for your expert treatment and your positive encouragement.”

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