Dr. Joseph S. Kim
DPM
Dr. Joseph Kim has served patients from the Chicagoland area for over 33 years, excelling in both clinical podiatry and surgical care of the foot and ankle.
Languages Spoken: English, Korean
- DPM, William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Residency, Illinois Foot and Ankle Institute
- Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM) ABLES Board-Certified, Lower Extremity Surgery
Over 33 years of Chicagoland foot care
Dr. Joseph Kim has served patients from the Chicagoland area for over 33 years. A University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign alumnus, Dr. Kim graduated from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1989 and completed residency at the Illinois Foot and Ankle Institute and Norwegian American and has since devoted his work and life to delivering only the best care for his patients.
Adept in all procedures regarding the foot and ankle, Dr. Kim excels in both clinical podiatry as well as surgical care. He has been recognized by multiple Chicago hospitals as an amazing physician and was the official team doctor for the South Korean 1994 World Cup team. He has since been a team physician for local Chicagoland schools and has spent significant time overseas in countries of Central America for medical missions.
Dr. Kim commonly treats sports injuries like sprains and fractures and diabetic wound care and management. He also has ample experience in treating hammertoes, bunions, calluses, ingrown nails, ganglion cysts, warts, flat feet, and fungal nails.
Dr. Kim values each patient's experience and dedicates time in his practice to building a meaningful patient-physician relationship with all those he serves. He is fluent in English and Korean.
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
- ABLES Board-Certified, Lower Extremity Surgery
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Medical School: William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, 1989.
- Residency: Illinois Foot and Ankle Institute and Norwegian American.
Press Mentions
Mount Prospect foot doctor keeping close eye on World Cup, Daily Herald Mount Prospect. Dr. Kim was the Official Team Podiatrist for the South Korea World Cup team in 1994 and was interviewed by Steve Zalusky leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
Team Physician & Missions
- Official team doctor for the South Korean 1994 World Cup team.
- Team physician for local Chicagoland schools.
- Significant time overseas in countries of Central America for medical missions.
Hospital Recognition
He has been recognized by multiple Chicago hospitals as an amazing physician.
Patient Testimonials
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— Susan E.
— Marco A.
— Scott D.
— Heather B.
— Carol F.
— 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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