Garo J. Emerzian, DPM

“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.”

Board-Certified: American Board of Podiatric Surgery Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery; American Board of Podiatric Orthopaedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Fellowship: Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Park Ridge IL, Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Residency: Edgewater Medical Center/Day SurgiCenters, Chief Resident
DPM: Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Education: Northern Illinois University
Member: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Clinical Interests: Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, Arthroscopy, Bunions, Diabetic Foot Concerns, Fractures of the Foot and Ankle, Nerve Pain of the Foot and Ankle, Pediatric Foot Deformities, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Hospital Affiliations: Vista Medical Center, Condell Medical Center, Lutheran General Hospital, Evanston/Glenbrook/Highland Park Hospitals, Hawthorn Surgery Center, Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.

Office Hours:

Gurnee:      Tuesday: 8:00  -12:00
                   Thursday: 12:00 – 4:30

Dr. Emerzian has been practicing at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Gurnee since 1999 and specializes in Foot and Ankle surgery. Dr. Emerzian grew up in Waukegan, IL and played college football at Northern Illinois. He is married with 4 children and enjoys golf, soccer, basketball, volunteering for his local community government services and coaching his children’s sports teams. He also volunteers as an assistant football coach for Deerfield High School