Chicago Foot & Ankle Clinic

I had a terrible experience here. I was given a very cursory exam by Dr. Tegan. He didn’t listen to me at all, barely examined my foot, and then insisted on a diagnosis that I discovered was completely unfounded when I googled it at home — I had NONE of those symptoms! Then he railroaded me into a series of aggressive (and unnecessary, due to misdiagnosis) and PAINFUL treatments including awful injections. Then he put me in a boot and sent me on my way. I walked in with a minor but persistent problem and walked out in terrible pain. It literally took months for me to recover from the «treatment» I received in this office. I went here because of positive Unilocal reviews, so I hope I can save someone else the trauma I experienced going here. On top of that, my insurance only covered a tiny amount of this visit, so I ended up paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket. I deeply regret not getting a second opinion before allowing such aggressive treatment for a minor problem — maybe I could have actually gotten an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Firstly… Gloria M’s review was of another Dr… in another office. This is why I hate Unilocal,you filter a 5 star review only to blemish this Doc (Dr. Thimesch) with a wrongly posted review… good job Unilocal.
So on to the «review»…others said it already. His office (bedside?) manners are… well, I haven’t met a Dr. that is as nice, as «ease putting» (he puts you at ease) as him. Honestly, I haven’t. He seems to know his stuff… or why would I go back to him whenever I need anything related to my hoofs? Thankfully I’ve not had to go for anything major… though I wouldn’t hesitate.
Sidenote: is it just me or does he look like Patrick Duffy…(the dad from Step-by-Step…Bobby from Dallas?) No? Maybe it’s just me… hmm.

If I had to rate this place for 10 stars, I would give it 20 stars.
Dr Thimesch is an awesome Podiatrist ! He is professional and staff great! My family had gone to his clinic for years. Recently he had laser beamed my nail fungus away from my toe.
My toe has been doing great. He also had treated my parents. He removed an ulcer from my mother’s foot.
I praise Dr Thimesch to be a great Podiatrist.

I am so happy that I discovered this place! I have been there this summer for two issues: an in-​grown toenail (I had lost the nail last summer and it had grown in really funky) and plantar fasciatiis (sp?) (that I had been dealing with for almost a year).
I had already been to a podiatrist in Glenview for both issues and neither were completely resolved.
I stumbled in here when I couldn’t deal with the ingrown nail anymore. I pretty much chose it because of its location to my house and a few of these reviews.
The day after I had my «minor surgery» for my ingrown nail, Dr. T called my house to check on me. His office called as well.
As for the plantar fasciatiis, I was given a cortisone shot in each foot and had to wear orthotic socks that help support my arches. I went into the office every 3 – 5 days for a month for «treatment» where they soaked my feet and then did «ultrasound therapy.» (LOVE it — it feels so good!)
Anyhow, I’m (literally) back on my feet! It worked! I no longer have the pain and my toenail is on the mend.
I feel incredibly indebted to Dr. T and his wonderful office staff. THANK YOU!

Dr. Thimesch Tegan is a great doctor. He was the only one who was able to dx my son’s foot pain. He discusses alternative treatments before having to do surgery. He put my young son at ease. We will never use anyone else. The office staff are terrific as well