Our Doctors

All our professionals at European Foot and Ankle Clinic maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

 

Welcome! Since 2000, European Foot and Ankle Clinic has been working with patients to provide the best podiatric care for patients in the Chicago area. Our doctor’s experience in podiatry is coupled with genuine concern for their patients. All our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well. Our goal is to help you maintain healthy feet.

This web site provides you with an overview of our practice and the field of podiatry. As you navigate the site, you’ll find information about European Foot and Ankle Clinic ’s practice philosophy, physicians, our Chicago office locations, insurance policies, and appointment scheduling procedures. Please browse the site at your convenience and feel free to contact us with any questions. You can also request an appointment by clicking here.

You’ll find a lot of valuable information on the web site about foot problems, diagnoses and treatments. We believe informed patients are better prepared to make decisions about their health and well being. We encourage you to review this information to help you understand any health concerns you may face.


European Foot and Ankle Clinic is a multilingual and multitask practice. We speak:

  • English
  • Polish
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Russian

 



Vadim Goshko, D.P.M.

  • Graduated from W. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Completed residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Cook County Hospital
  • Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (ACCPPS)
  • Areas of interest are sport medicine, inflammatory joints diseases and reconstructive foor surgery.

 

 

 

Galina Podolski, D.P.M.

  • Graduated from W. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Completed residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery of Oak Forest Hospital
  • She is a member of International Aesthetic Foot Society
  • Areas of interest are Neuroma/Neuritis, management and homeopathic injection treatment, Laser vein and hair treatment
  • Featured in Who is Who Stanford 2009-2010





Tomasz Szmyd, D.P.M.

  • Graduated from W. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Completed DVAMC North Chicago St. Joseph Hospital
  • Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
  • Served as a chief resident
  • Areas of interest are foot and ankle surgery, podiatric diseases, and wound care.
  • Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (ACCPPS)

 

 

 

Dr. Barsky

Dr. Barsky is a compassionate and detail-oriented physician. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated with honors. Dr. Barsky graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine specializing in the field of Podiatry. Immediately following, she completed a highly competitive residency in foot and ankle surgery at Loretto Hospital where she was assigned as chief resident position.
Dr. Barsky believes in treating patients with conservative, drug-free approach to relieve pain.
 
Her main interests are homeopathic injection treatment, dermatology, and if needed, surgical correction of painful foot deformities.  Dr. Barsky is very thorough and detail oriented and believes in establishing an open trusting doctor-patient relationship.
“I want my patients to feel comfortable during their visit and never feel rushed. Making sure treatment options are thoroughly discussed and all questions are answered is very important. When I am a patient, that’s what I expect from my doctor. ”
Dr. Barsky is fluent in Russian and conversational Spanish.

 

 

Amy McPherson, DPM

Dr.  McPherson is a 2003 graduate of Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, and a  2008 graduate of Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.  She completed her residency at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.  She served as co-chief resident during that time period, before going on to become an attending physician for the residency program and in charge of the Podiatry section of the hospital’s Ambulatory Clinic. 

Prior to becoming a Podiatric physician, Dr. McPherson worked for 7 years in a busy podiatry clinic, learning all aspects of the profession.  She received high regards in areas of patient care and compassion, always addressing the needs and concerns of each individual patient.

Dr. McPherson is very thorough and dedicated to resolving patient’s podiatric problems, whether it is conservative or surgical treatment. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, she strives to make sure patients are well-informed of their conditions and treatment options, and believes in a well-rounded, holistic approach.  Areas of interest include homeopathic injections, wound care, diabetic foot care, and bunion and hammertoe deformities.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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