Dr. Michelle Kim, DPM, is a highly experienced podiatrist and foot and ankle specialist with over 20 years of clinical expertise serving patients throughout the Chicago area. She is passionate about improving her patients’ quality of life through advanced foot and ankle care, sports medicine, and surgical treatments tailored to each individual’s needs.
Education & Training
Bachelor’s Degree: Loyola University of Chicago
Doctorate: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Surgical Residency: Loretto Hospital
Additional Training: Rush Oak Park, Gottlieb, and MacNeal Hospitals
Medical Residency: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Through her extensive training, Dr. Kim has developed a multidisciplinary approach that combines medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care for optimal patient outcomes.
Path to Podiatry
Since childhood, Dr. Kim aspired to become a physician. During her medical education and residency, she discovered her passion for foot and ankle surgery, sports injury management, and comprehensive podiatric medicine—fields that allow her to merge her love for surgery with compassionate, patient-centered care.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Kim provides full-spectrum podiatric services, including:
Bunion and hammertoe correction
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment
Diabetic foot care and wound management
Custom orthotics and gait correction
Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation
Her goal is to help every patient restore mobility, prevent complications, and maintain lifelong foot health through advanced, evidence-based podiatric care.
