Our Physicians & Nurse Practitioner

Physicians of DuPage Medical Group, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery

Our physicians are highly competent and have received extensive clinical and surgical training in treating conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Christina Brown started the Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery department in 1991. In 2000 she was joined by Dr. Donald Nichols who brought with him many years of clinical experience. Dr. Heidee Kalmar joined the department in 2003 followed by Dr. Julie Andreas in 2004. Our newest addition is Dr. Gaurav Vajaria who joined the department in the fall of 2010. Together our physicians utilize their expertise in treating patients throughout DuPage and Will counties.

Our Mission


Our practice is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of patients with foot and ankle conditions. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. We are committed to the education of and communication with our patients regarding the scope of our specialty and the quality of care provided by our department.

 

 

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Julie Andreas, D.P.M., FACFAS

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Christina M. Brown, D.P.M., FACFAS

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Heidee Kalmar, D.P.M., FACFAS

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Donald E. Nichols, D.P.M. FACFAS

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Board Certified American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Gaurav Vajaria, D.P.M., AACFAS

Foot and Ankle Surgery

 

Jessy Thomas, F.N.P., ANCC

Jessy Thomas is a board certified family nurse practitioner that will be providing routine foot care including, nail and callus care as well as diabetic exams and providing education to the patient population. She will be bringing her background knowledge of family medicine as well as occupational medicine to the group.


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