Refer a Patient to Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists
Helping Your Patients Get Expert Foot & Ankle Care
At Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists (NIFAS), we make it easy and seamless for healthcare providers to refer patients for specialized foot and ankle care.
Referring a patient is quick and simple. Complete our secure referral form below, and our team will contact your patient to schedule an appointment at their preferred location.
Why Refer to NIFAS?
- Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care – From routine podiatric care to minimally invasive surgery, diabetic foot care, sports medicine, and wound management.
- 16 Convenient Locations – Patients can choose from 16 locations throughout Chicagoland, including Chicago, Wheaton, Elgin, and more.
- Advanced Diagnostics On-Site – We offer X-rays, open MRI, and advanced imaging for faster, more accurate diagnoses.
- We accept most insurance providers, including BlueCross/BlueShield, Aetna, Ascension, United, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, and Medicaid. If you have specific questions regarding coverage, please call us at (847) 639-5800 for additional information.
- Multilingual Care Team – We speak English, Spanish, Polish, and Lithuanian to better serve diverse patient populations.
- Flexible Scheduling – Same-week & Saturday appointments available.
We work closely with:
- Primary Care Physicians (PCPs & Family Medicine)
- Physical Therapists & Chiropractors
- Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Specialists
- Senior Care Coordinators & Assisted Living Centers
Submit an Online Referral
Complete the secure form below, and we’ll contact your patient within 24-48 hours to schedule an appointment.
Interested in becoming a referral partner? Contact our Physician Liaison, Julia Turskey, at marketing@illinoisfoot.com.
Testimonials
Dr Lovato is Awesome!!! Helps his patients succeed and cares. We thank you for being such a top notch Doctor !!!!!
Christine. Posted On November 11, 2025PracticeBeatI met Dr Justin Bichler in the emergency department when I injured my foot doing yard work. He is an excellent surgeon who saved my toe. He is a very caring physician and easy to talk with and I feel lucky to have a surgeon like him operate on my foot after my accident. His care didn’t stop after...
Keith. Posted On October 23, 2025PracticeBeatGreat communication and they care !!!
Christine. Posted On October 13, 2025PracticeBeatIt is my pleasure to be able to write this review. I've been seeing Dr. Jennifer Pacaccio for over 9 months. I am a 63 year old female with a very complex health history with my feet being near top of the list. There have been many many visits over the months with so many concerns that needed to ...
Patti. Posted On September 16, 2025PracticeBeatDr. Bhagat is one of those few physicians who has à fabulous bedsid manner yet always shows true professional and expert care of your feet. It is a delight to see her and she excels in her knowledge of the importance of good foot care!
Mary. Posted On June 19, 2025PracticeBeatVery professional thorough and explains what is happening DR STACK is excellent
Fred. Posted On February 2, 2025GoogleAshley correctly diagnosed an issue another podiatrist missed . I've had other issues that she handled quickly and painlessly. Highly recommended.
Myles. Posted On January 25, 2025GoogleDr Lee is so great. She is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She can really tell how much she enjoys her job and her patients. Her entire staff is so friendly and helpful too.
L. Posted On January 18, 2025GoogleDr vekkos is the best I would trust him for everything all of my needs he is pleasant always smiles when you see him he gets my Award
Christine. Posted On January 18, 2025GoogleDr. Lee is excellent. She really knows what she is doing and is a very skilled podiatrist. Her bedside manner is above and beyond. She is so kind and wonderful. She is definitely a gem and I would recommend her wholeheartedly!!!
Paul. Posted On January 15, 2025Google
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Email: referrals@illinoisfoot.com
Interested in becoming a referral partner? Contact our Marketing Director, Stephanie King-Myers, at marketing@illinoisfoot.com.
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Convenient Locations Across Northern Illinois
- Arlington Heights415 W Golf Rd, Suite 68Arlington Heights, IL 60005(847) 639-5800Mo ClosedTu 09:00 am - 04:00 pmWe ClosedTh ClosedFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Bloomingdale111 East Lake Street, Suite 2Bloomingdale, IL 60108(847) 639-5800Mo 01:00 pm - 04:30 pmTu ClosedWe 12:00 pm - 05:00 pmTh ClosedFr 08:00 am - 12:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Cary113 W. Main Street,Cary, IL 60013(847) 639-5800Mo 08:00 am - 06:00 pmTu 10:00 am - 06:00 pmWe ClosedTh 10:00 am - 06:00 pmFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Chicago - Community First Medical Center5600 W. Addison St, Lower Level 2Chicago, IL 60634(847) 639-5800Mo ClosedTu ClosedWe ClosedTh ClosedFr 01:00 pm - 05:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Chicago - Resurrection Hospital Campus7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite #214, Resurrection Medical Office Building, Entrance #3Chicago , IL 60631(847) 639-5800Mo ClosedTu 08:00 am - 05:00 pmWe ClosedTh 10:00 am - 07:00 pmFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Crystal Lake750 E Terra Cotta Ave, Unit CCrystal Lake, IL 60014(847) 639-5800Mo 08:00 am - 05:00 pmTu 08:00 am - 05:00 pmWe 08:00 am - 05:00 pmTh 08:00 am - 05:00 pmFr 08:00 am - 05:00 pmSa 08:30 am - 12:00 pmSu Closed
- Elgin1795 Grandstand Pl,Elgin, IL 60123(847) 639-5800Mo 08:00 am - 04:00 pmTu 09:00 am - 04:00 pmWe 09:00 am - 04:00 pmTh 08:00 am - 12:00 pmFr 08:00 am - 04:00 pmSa Closed Open once a monthSu Closed
- Fox Lake1288 S. US Highway 12,Fox Lake, IL 60020(847) 639-5800Mo 09:00 am - 05:00 pmTu 10:00 am - 07:00 pmWe 08:00 am - 12:00 pmTh 09:00 am - 05:00 pmFr 09:00 am - 04:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Geneva2401 Kaneville Rd, #6Geneva, IL 60134(847) 639-5800Mo ClosedTu 10:00 am - 06:00 pmWe 10:00 am - 06:00 pmTh 09:00 am - 05:00 pmFr 01:00 pm - 04:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Hoffman Estates3200 W Higgins Rd, Suite 106Hoffman Estates, IL 60169(847) 639-5800Mo 08:00 am - 12:00 pmTu ClosedWe 08:00 am - 05:00 pmTh ClosedFr ClosedSa 08:30 am - 12:00 pm Open once a month. Please contact us for appointment times.Su Closed
- Lake in the Hills165 N. Lakewood, Suite ALake in the Hills, IL 60156(847) 639-5800Mo 10:00 am - 06:00 pmTu 09:30 am - 03:30 pmWe 08:00 am - 11:30 amTh 10:00 am - 06:00 pmFr 08:00 am - 04:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Sycamore2180 Oakland Drive, Unit ASycamore, IL 60178(847) 639-5800Mo 09:00 am - 06:00 pmTu 08:30 am - 02:00 pm First and third Tuesday of the month. Please contact us for appointments.We 08:30 am - 02:00 pmTh 08:30 am - 02:00 pmFr 08:00 am - 12:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Western Springs608 Hillgrove Avenue,Western Springs, IL 60558(847) 639-5800Mo 08:00 am - 06:00 pmTu ClosedWe 08:00 am - 03:00 pmTh 08:00 am - 05:00 pmFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Wheaton1525 N Main St.,Wheaton, IL 60187(847) 639-5800Mo ClosedTu 08:00 am - 04:00 pmWe ClosedTh ClosedFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Woodridge3540 Seven Bridges Drive Suite 290,Woodridge, IL 60517(847) 639-5800Mo 10:00 am - 05:00 pmTu 10:00 am - 05:00 pmWe 10:00 am - 07:00 pmTh 10:00 am - 05:00 pmFr 09:00 am - 05:00 pmSa ClosedSu Closed
- Yorkville215 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. BYorkville, IL 60560(847) 639-5800Mo 09:00 am - 05:00 pmTu ClosedWe 09:00 am - 05:00 pmTh 09:00 am - 05:00 pmFr ClosedSa ClosedSu Closed
- Arlington HeightsAddress:415 W Golf Rd, Suite 68, Arlington Heights, IL 60005Phone:(847) 639-5800
- BloomingdaleAddress:111 East Lake Street, Suite 2, Bloomingdale, IL 60108Phone:(847) 639-5800
- CaryAddress:113 W. Main Street, Cary, IL 60013Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Chicago - Community First Medical CenterAddress:5600 W. Addison St, Lower Level 2, Chicago, IL 60634Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Chicago - Resurrection Hospital CampusAddress:7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite #214, Resurrection Medical Office Building, Entrance #3, Chicago , IL 60631Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Crystal LakeAddress:750 E Terra Cotta Ave, Unit C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Phone:(847) 639-5800
- ElginAddress:1795 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL 60123Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Fox LakeAddress:1288 S. US Highway 12, Fox Lake, IL 60020Phone:(847) 639-5800
- GenevaAddress:2401 Kaneville Rd, #6, Geneva, IL 60134Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Hoffman EstatesAddress:3200 W Higgins Rd, Suite 106, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Lake in the HillsAddress:165 N. Lakewood, Suite A, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156Phone:(847) 639-5800
- SycamoreAddress:2180 Oakland Drive, Unit A, Sycamore, IL 60178Phone:(847) 639-5800
- Western SpringsAddress:608 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558Phone:(847) 639-5800
- WheatonAddress:1525 N Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187Phone:(847) 639-5800
- WoodridgeAddress:3540 Seven Bridges Drive Suite 290, Woodridge, IL 60517Phone:(847) 639-5800
- YorkvilleAddress:215 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. B, Yorkville, IL 60560Phone:(847) 639-5800