Paul L. Goodman, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA

Dr. Paul Goodman, a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon who believes each patient is unique. He works to help each patient achieve their best recovery through accurate diagnosis and skillful treatment.

Dr. Goodman is board certified in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. His specialty areas include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, arthritis, trauma, deformity correction, arthroscopic surgery, and total ankle joint replacements. Dr. Goodman has a particular focus in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for many conditions, including bunions, fusions, reconstructions, and fracture care.

Dr. Goodman is committed to growing the field of foot and ankle surgery and mentoring the surgeons of tomorrow. He is the Section Chief of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery for Endeavor Health and Program Director for the Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program at the University of Chicago–Endeavor Health. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor for Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Goodman has served on several committees and is actively involved in teaching for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, including serving as an instructor for ankle arthroscopy courses held at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont. In addition, he is a nationally recognized lecturer and educator on many topics in foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Goodman completed his surgical training at Kern Hospital for Foot and Ankle Surgery, a residency program in Detroit, Michigan, which was the first formal training program for foot and ankle surgery in the world. Graduates of this program are pioneers in foot and ankle training, and Dr. Goodman has maintained his connection with the program acting as the scientific chair for conferences sponsored by the Civic/Kern Hospital Residency Alumni Association.

Dr. Goodman was a partner at The Foot and Ankle Treatment Center in Glenview, Illinois, from 2003 until 2021, when he joined Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.

Dr. Goodman is a native of Northbrook and attended Glenbrook North High School. He is married with three children and enjoys sports of all kinds. Dr. Goodman has worked as the team physician with Detroit’s Junior B Hockey League and has consulted for other athletic organizations. In his free time, he likes to play hockey and coach youth ice hockey.

"I found Dr. Goodman several years ago and followed him to IBJI. In February 2023, I developed a severe foot infection due to type 2 diabetes, and doctors considered amputation. Under Dr. Goodman’s care, his team checked on me daily. He proposed a two-step surgery to save my foot, clearing the infection and addressing my neuropathy. The surgeries were successful, using a muscle flap and a skin graft, and I kept my foot without losing any toes. Eight months later, I’m back to normal activities, walking, biking, and exercising, with improved sensation in my feet." – Joe. F.

“Dr. Goodman is the best podiatrist I have ever met. He is 10 stars plus! He is outstanding in diagnosis, technical skills, and treatment. He also deeply cares about his patients and has a compassionate bedside manner. He surrounds himself with wonderful assistants. Juana, one of his medical assistants, and Maria, his clinical assistant are outstanding, very helpful and nice. I would highly recommend Dr. Goodman for any podiatric need. Thank you, Dr. Goodman for your great care!”