Dr. Patrick J. Sanchez, DPM, CWS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute, serving Oak Lawn, Illinois. With expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments, Dr. Sanchez is committed to providing personalized care for each patient’s unique needs.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing his surgical residency at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Dr. Sanchez further honed his skills through a European Foot & Ankle Surgery fellowship, where he collaborated with surgeons across Europe and taught advanced surgical techniques.
Dr. Sanchez is a published author and frequent presenter on foot and ankle pathology, with a particular focus on wound care and surgical reconstruction. He is a delegate on the executive board of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, advocating for the advancement of the podiatric field.
In his free time, Dr. Sanchez enjoys running, playing basketball, traveling, and staying active while following sports.
