1455 Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-7666

Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, AACFAS

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

E-mail: Click Here

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
Surgical and Research based Fellowship encompassing all aspects of foot and ankle care Facilities: Foot and Ankle Surgery Center, Des Plaines, IL, Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines, IL
2000 - 2003 Three Year Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Surgical Residency
Bon Secours and Canterbury Partnership for Care, Hoboken, NJ
Surgically trained by Podiatric and Orthopedic Surgeons in full array of reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot procedures, foot and ankle trauma, and diabetic limb salvage
Co-Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident 2002-2003
Facilities: St. Mary Hospital, Hoboken, NJ, St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY, Surgicare of Central Jersey, Watchung, NJ, Gregory Surgical Center, Jersey City, NJ, Advanced Center for Surgery, Paramus, NJ
Third Year Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Rotation with Dr. John Feder, Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Orthopedist, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY 2000 Procedures upon graduation
1992 - 1996 Head Athletic Trainer, Westwood High School, Westwood, MA
1991 - 1992 Two three month Northeastern University Cooperative Education Quarters
Orthopedic Technician, Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, University
Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA

Professional Accreditation:
2004 - Present Member Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
2003 - Present Member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2003 - Present Board Qualified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
2003 - Present Licensed Podiatric Physician – State of Illinois
1993 - 2004 Member National Athletic Trainer’s Association

Professional Committes:
2007 - Present American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Evidence Based Medicine and Research Committee
2007 - Present Thorek Memorial Hospital Ambulatory Care 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:
2006 - 2007 Assistant Residency Director/Student Externship Director - Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Thorek Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
2003 - Present Medical Staff Podiatrist - LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
2003 - Present Medical Staff Podiatrist - Accenture Chicago Triathalon

Presentations:
2007 “Initial management algorithm for ankle fracture/dislocations” – Thorek Memorial Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Grand Rounds, Chicago, IL
2006 “Lisfranc’s fracture/dislocations” - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Grand Rounds, Chicago, IL
2006 “5th metatarsal fractures” - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Grand Rounds, Chicago, IL
2006 Moderator – Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Oak Brook, IL
2005 “Initial management algorithm for ankle fracture/dislocations” – Weil Foot and Ankle Institute/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency Program Grand Rounds, Des Plaines, IL
2005 “Charlotte compression screw for treatment of a Jones fracture” - Surgery to Coding Seminar, Rosemont, IL
2005 “Overview, diagnosis, and treatment of tibialis posterior dysfunction: Conservative and surgical management” - Arizona Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Seminar -  “Seminars in the Sun”, Carefree, AZ.
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
2004 “Initial management algorithm for ankle fracture/dislocations” - National Post-Graduate Research Symposium Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL
2003 “Initial management of ankle fracture/dislocations” - School College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, IL

Publications:
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 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.

Des Plaines
1455 Golf Road . Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-7666 • e-mail • http://www.weil4feet.com