Dr. Jennifer Kaleta
My practice philosophy starts with the patient. I believe that by working together, we can get the patient back to function and activity as soon as possible.
About Dr. Kaleta
Board Certified Podiatrist
Dr. Jennifer Kaleta is a proud Chicago native that is a graduate of Wake Forest University in North Carolina and The William M. School of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. At Wake University, Dr. Kaleta majored in Health and Sports Science with a minor in Spanish. She then spent a semester studying abroad in Spain, where she became fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect and communicate better with her Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Kaleta completed a 1-year primary podiatric medical residency as well as a 2-year podiatric surgical residency. With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Kaleta has dual specialties in diabetic foot care and sports medicine. Staying abreast of the most innovative options, Dr. Kaleta indicates that her treatment plan focuses primarily on conservative and surgical management, EPAT, and custom orthotics.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kaleta describes her practice philosophy as starting with the patient and establishing quality communication. She believes that the patient has the most valuable information regarding their health and is imperative in early diagnosis and a critical part of a successful treatment plan. Her number one goal is to help patients get back to functioning and an active lifestyle as soon as possible, and the best way to do so is to create a good doctor-patient relationship from the beginning.
Personal experience with many foot and ankle injuries while playing sports in high school first sparked Dr. Kaleta’s interest in sports medicine. Today, she still finds herself on the soccer field with her two children and spends her leisure time as an avid runner and competitive tennis player.
Education
Wake Forest University
The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Specialties
Diabetic Footcare
Sports Medicine
Treatments
Conservative and Surgical Management
EPAT
Custom Orthotics
Additional training
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency-1 year
Podiatric Surgical Residency-2 years
Association memberships
American Podiatric Medical Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
American Board of Podiatric Surgeons
Certifications, awards, honors received
Board-certified foot surgery
Gold Award Midwest Podiatry Conference Research Symposium-1999
2nd place poster exhibit ACFAS Conference-2000
Stickel Gold Award Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association-2001
Gold Award Midwest Podiatry Conference Research Symposium-2003
Testimonials
Expedient and pleasant visit. Dr. Jennifer, Lisa and Cassie-YEAH!-rock! Thank you ladies! 😊🌼
Ines B-G.
Dr. Kaleta is straightforward, kind, and incredibly helpful. She gave me realistic expectations, did an amazing job surgically removing a benign tumor I’d had my whole life, and then checked with me regularly through the recovery process to make sure the healing went as smoothly as possible. I’m so happy to be (no pun intended) back on my feet!
Rae H-V.
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