Dr. Dr. Mark Neamand

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Mark Neamand, who serves patients in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Dr. Neamand is an accomplished podiatric surgeon with nearly 20 years of professional experience. In private practice in Park Ridge, Illinois, he is the Founder of Neamand Foot & Ankle Center.

A very dedicated, caring physician providing complete foot and ankle care for all ages., he specializes in sports medicine, diabetic foot care, wound care, surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the foot and ankle. He has performed over 5,000 surgical procedures ranging from routine elective foot surgery to major reconstructive surgery.

Graduating with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1999, Dr. Neamand went on to further his education. He graduated and was selected to receive a three-year post-graduate foot and ankle surgical residency. He spent his first year of residency at North Chicago V.A. Medical Center, where he trained extensively in diabetic foot care and limb salvage. The latter part of his residency was at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. There, he spent two years training in rear foot and ankle reconstruction, and served as chief resident in his final year of training.

With over two decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in foot surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The ABFAS strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

Holding CO2 and Pulse Dye Laser Certification, Dr. Neamand is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 

Throughout his professional career, he has shared his expertise by teaching residents and continues to do so at local hospitals. He is affiliated with AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Wound Center, Golf Surgical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Belmont/Harlem Surgery Center.

Additionally, he educates the public on proper care of various foot and ankle ailments including diabetic foot care at local community centers, nursing homes, senior centers, health fairs, and schools.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Neamand is married and has four children. He enjoys traveling and learning the Italian language.

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