Dr. David A. Gerst

DPM

Bunion Surgery Diabetic Foot Care Foot Surgery Sports Medicine Wounds, Ulcers & Limb Preservation

Dr. David A. Gerst has been helping Chicagoans with their foot needs for 30 years, specializing in diabetic foot care, surgery, and sports medicine.

Languages Spoken: English

  • DPM, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
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Portrait of Dr. David A. Gerst

Three decades of Chicagoland foot care

Dr. David A. Gerst has always had two interests: medicine and sports. It was only natural that this would lead him to combine those two passions by pursuing a career in podiatry.

For 30 years, Dr. Gerst has been helping Chicagoans with their foot needs through his podiatry practice. He has been treating Chicagoland patients for their foot problems since 1990. Dr. Gerst's specialties include diabetic foot care, surgery, and sports medicine.

Dr. Gerst also never gave up his love of sports and athletic activities. He has competed in a whopping 21 Ironman Triathlons, including one in Kona, HI in 2005. He is also an avid runner, having completed nine marathons, including the 100th Boston Marathon in 1996. If he's not running, swimming or biking, you might find Dr. Gerst enjoying the great outdoors with his wife and three children.

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Awards & Publications

Certifications

  • ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery
  • Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)

Education

  • Indiana University, 1986
  • The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 1990

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Explore personalized approaches to foot and ankle care designed to address concerns and support comfortable everyday movement.

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Patient Testimonials

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Advanced Wound Expertise

“Absolutely wonderful doctor caring for me with a very difficult cancer related wound. Up to date with the latest techniques and procedures.”

— Anonymous

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Efficient Professional Service

“An excellent experience from start to finish. Very professional, efficient, and most importantly, took care of my foot issue. Thank you. A good team!”

— Susan E.

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Outstanding Doctors

“Outstanding Doctor and staff. Always creating a great outcome and follow up.”

— Marco A.

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Attentive Results Driven

“Great at communicating and results driven. Concerned for my wellbeing and spent time with me answering my questions.”

— Scott D.

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Professional Low Wait

“Very professional office staff and physicians. I’m always greeted with a smile. Low wait time for care. I have recommended this practice and would continue to do so with friends and family. Extremely satisfied with the service and care.”

— Heather B.

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Trusted Podiatry Care

“Very knowledgeable Doctor! Explained everything so I am comfortable in making life changing decisions. Am so thankful to know a doctor who really cares for his patients! That is rare in these days!”

— Carol F.

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Fast Pain Relief

“Awesome I came in very bad pain and I left out feeling 100% better.”

— Renee J.

“Great at communicating and results driven. Concerned for my wellbeing and spent time with me answering my questions.”

– Scott D.

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