About James P. Flood, DPM
Dr. Flood embarked into private practice after completing a tour of duty in the Army, serving as chief of Podiatric Surgery with Deparment of Orthopedics and Podiatry at Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley KS during the gulf war conflict. He founded First Step Foot Care in 1991 with the goal of providing the highest quality specialized service for the diagnosis and treatment of all foot and ankle problems in the Tri-County area. Dr. Flood has assembled a quality team of physicians to provide a comprehensive service of care for patients with all types of foot and ankle conditions.
"I feel that success in patient outcomes is a product of formulating good communication with patient and practicing medicine with evidence based treatment. I stress direct, understandable communication between myself and the patient to ensure that we as a team achieve excellent clinical results. I strive hard to provide a level of care that has excellence in diagnosis and treatment employing the latest medical technologies"
Professional Activities/Career Highlights:
Serving as a podiatric surgeon and educator for the United States Army. I was chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery-Department of Orthopedics and Podiatry at Irwin Army Community Hospital with the First Infantry Division, Fort Riley Kansas. I functioned in the roles practitioner and educator as a specialist in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
Previous Practice Experience:
Dr. Flood has as areas of special interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, complex diabetic foot care, specialized treatment of running injuries and revision surgery of the foot and ankle.
Present Appointments:
- Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights
- Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington
- Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge
- Northwest Surgicare, Arlington Heights
Past Appointments:
- Chief of Podiatric Surgery, Northwest Community Hospital
- Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Irwin Army Community Hospital
- Surgical attending, United States Army Physician Orthopedic Physician Assistant Program, Irwin Army Community Hospital
- Surgical attending, Residency Program Midwest Regional Medical Center, Zion Illinois
- Associate Professor Department of Podiatric Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Memberships:
- Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American Diabetes Association
- Fellowsihip of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board Certified:
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Education:
- Undergraduate: Monmouth College, Monmouth Illinois BA in Chemistry, BA in Biology.
- Medical School: Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL - DPM
- Residency: Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley Kansas.
About Myself:
I am a father of three and I feel that devotion to my spouse, children and my faith have helped me to appreciate the wonderful things that life has bestowed upon me. Having competed in cross country and track both at the high school and collegiate level, I am still an active runner and specialize in running injuries.
Education
James P. Flood, DPM earned a degree of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Licenses
James P. Flood, DPM has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since July 28, 2005, and his NPI number is 1124028477.
Book an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with Dr. James P. Flood, please call (847) 487-2827.