Dr. Nicholas Podkowirow joined the Lake Zurich Foot Clinic staff full time in July 2019. Dr. Nick earned his Bachelors Degree at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida where he focused on both Biology and Chemistry. He is also fluent in Spanish. He earned his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Podkowirow has extensive expertise in sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgery, diabetic foot care, general foot care, bio-mechanics and orthotic prescribing, dermatology, and wound care. Dr. Nick is an avid runner, triathlete, volleyball player, and enjoys the outdoors.