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Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Jeffrey R. Baker, Podiatric Surgeon

E-mail: jrb@weil4feet.com

Office Locations:
Des Plaines
Tuesday & Thursday
Lincoln Park
Wednesday & Saturday
Thorek Hospital
Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
(847) 390-7666
Email : info@weil4feet.com
Website : www.weil4feet.com

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Present Medical Staff Appointments:
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery Center
Holy Family Medical Center
Northwest Community Hospital
St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Thorek Memorial Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate:
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Degrees: BS Athletic Training, BS Cardiovascular Health and Exercise
Date of Graduation, June, 1992

Professional:

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Date of Graduation, May, 2000

Professional Experience:

2004 - Present

Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgical Associate
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute, Des Plaines, IL

2003 - 2004 One Year Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute, Des Plaines, IL
2000 - 2003 Three Year Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency
St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ
1992 - 1996 Head Athletic Trainer, Westwood High School, Westwood, MA
1991 - 1992 Orthopedic Technician, Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, University
Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA

Professional Accreditation:

2009 - Present Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
2004 - Present Member Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
2003 - Present Member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2003 - Present Licensed Podiatric Physician - State of Illinois
2002 - Present Member American Podiatric Medical Association
1993 - 2004 Member National Athletic Trainer's Association

Professional Committees:

2008 - Present Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Medicaid Committee
2007 - Present Thorek Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Officers Nomination Committee
2007 - Present American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Research Committee
2007 - Present Thorek Memorial Hospital Ambulatory Care Committee
2007 - Present Thorek Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Officers Nomination Committee
2005 - Present Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Continuing Medical Education Committee
2005 - Present Moderator/Reviewer/Judge National Post-Graduate Research Symposium Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL

Professional Positions:

2008 - 2009 Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Board of Directors
2008-2009 Co-Scientific Chair, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Annual Fall Meeting, Skokie, IL
2008 - Present Peer Journal Reviewer - Foot and Ankle Specialist
2007-Present Peer Journal Reviewer - Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
2007-Present Medical Staff Podiatric Surgery - Foot and Ankle Trauma/Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine - Chicago Community Pediatric and Adolescent Musculoskeletal Services
2007-Present Clinical Instructor/Voluntary Faculty Department of Surgery - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2003-Present Medical Staff Podiatrist - Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2003-2007 Medical Staff Podiatrist - Accenture Chicago Triathalon
2006-2007 Assistant Residency Director/Student Externship Director - Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Thorek Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Publications

2008 Baker JR, Glover JP, McEneaney PA. Percutaneous fixation of forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and ankle fracture dislocations. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 25: 691-719, 2008.
2008 Baker JR, McEneaney PA, Prezioso JL, et al. Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis through a multidisciplinary approach using minimal surgical procedures: a case report. Foot Ankle Specialist 1: 160-167, 2008.
2006 Baker JR, External fixation overview for foot and ankle trauma: audio lecture. Foot Ankle Quart 18:187, 2006.
2006 Roukis TS, Baker JR, Tiernan B: Spontaneous bilateral ankle and midfoot sepsis in a nonimmunocompromised patient. JAPMA 96:139, 2006.
2005 Baker JR, Roukis TS: Modified versus true Lapidus arthrodesis for correction of severe and hypermobile hallux valgus deformities: indications, operative technique, and outcomes. J. Foot Surg India 20: 76, 2005.

Poster Presentations

2008 "Initial management algorithm for ankle dislocations" - Poster Presentation American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons National Meeting, Long Beach, CA
2005 "Stage I tibialis posterior dysfunction: A new indication for arthroereisis" - Poster Presentation American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons National Meeting, New Orleans, LA
2005 Baker J, Roukis TS: Modified versus true Lapidus arthrodesis for correction of severe and hypermobile hallux valgus deformities: indications, operative technique, and outcomes. J. Foot Surg India 20: 76, 2005.
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