Dr. John Sakla
DPM
Dr. John Sakla treats his patients as if they are members of his family, providing complete foot and ankle care through evidence-based medicine.
Languages Spoken: English
- DPM, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
Complete foot and ankle care in Chicago
Dr. Sakla grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago. He attended University of Illinois at Chicago, earning a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Sakla is a sports and fitness enthusiast and brings his unique perspective to podiatry and his approach to patient care.
He specializes in Lapiplasty, minimally-invasive (MIS) bunion surgery, MIS foot and ankle surgery, tendon repair, trauma surgery, flatfoot reconstruction, stem cell injections, shockwave therapy, wound grafts, arthritis surgery, and fusions.
Dr. Sakla treats his patients as if they are members of his family and provides complete foot and ankle care through evidence-based medicine while utilizing the latest treatment options. He recognizes that each patient has unique needs and is committed to offering a consultative approach to treatment. His specialties include forefoot surgery and diabetic foot care.
Outside of work, Dr. Sakla enjoys staying active by working out and playing basketball. He also enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking and grilling, trying different restaurants in Chicago, and rooting for Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and the Bulls. He is married with two young boys.
Dr. Sakla is accepting new patients!
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery
- Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from University of Illinois at Chicago
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University
- Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Rear Foot Reconstruction and Ankle Surgery at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate IL Masonic Medical Center
- Advocate Trinity Hospital
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