Dr. Drew Burdi
DPM
Dr. Drew Burdi loves interacting with his patients and finding innovative and effective ways to treat their foot and ankle injuries and conditions.
Languages Spoken: English
- DPM, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Southeast Permanente Foot and Ankle Fellowship
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM) ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Innovative, patient-centered foot and ankle care
Dr. Drew Burdi loves interacting with his patients and finding innovative and effective ways to treat their foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Dr. Burdi's passion is first and foremost helping his patients and giving them the care they deserve.
Dr. Burdi puts a strong emphasis on minimally invasive surgeries, including for bunion correction, hammertoe correction, bunionette correction, Haglund's deformity resection, and Achilles tendon rupture repair. His other specialties include Total Ankle Replacement, Flatfoot reconstruction, Ankle fracture repair, Foot fracture repair, Lateral ankle instability repair, Plantar plate reconstruction, Charcot reconstruction, Lower extremity nerve decompression, Advanced wound care therapy and grafting, PRP injections, and Shockwave therapy.
Dr. Burdi is originally from Downers Grove, IL, and currently lives in Northern Illinois with his wife and their two dogs. In his free time, Dr. Burdi enjoys golf, football, hiking, skiing, being outdoors, and spending time with family.
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery
- ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
- Board Certified Podiatrist
Education
- Western Michigan University, Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, summa cum laude, 2011
- William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, 2018
- Advocate Christ Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency, Oak Lawn, IL, 2021
- The Southeast Permanente Medical Group Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction Fellowship, Atlanta, GA, 2022
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Condell
- Advocate Lutheran General
- Aurora Kenosha Medical Center
- Aurora Mount Pleasent Medical Center
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Publications
- "Emerging Techniques to Improve Outcomes with Charcot Reconstruction." Podiatry Today, March 2019 edition.
- "Monitoring Location Specific Physical Activity via Integration of Accelerometry and Geotechnology with Patients With or At Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Technological Report." Journal of Diabetes and Technology, May 2016 edition.
Research
- Kerecis Biological Omega 3 Skin Graft Used for the Treatment of 2nd Degree Pedal Burn Wounds and Surgically Created Wound Post Partial 5th Ray Amputation: A Case Presentation, 2020 Kerecis International Aurora Award Winner
- Staged Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs. External Fixation with Limited Internal Fixation of Severe Pilon Fractures: A Meta-analysis of Postoperative Complications, 2021 ACFAS National Scientific Convention, Manuscript Presentation 3
- Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession versus Open Gastrocnemius Recession: A Systematic Review Comparing Postoperative Complications, 2021 ACFAS National Scientific Convention, Manuscript Presentation
Awards & Honors
- 2020 Kerecis International Aurora Award Winner
- Attending of the Year, Northern Colorado Medical Center, 2024
- Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
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