Eric K. Bartel, MD,FAAOS
- Primary Specialty: Foot & Ankle (Board Certified)
About Dr. Bartel
Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Bartel specializes in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions, fractures, and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and skin in the lower extremities. Utilizing advanced surgical and non-invasive techniques, Dr. Bartel treats a wide range of conditions—from arthritis and foot deformities to traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
His expertise covers:
- Ankle replacements
- Achilles tendonitis and ruptures
- Arthritis, including total joint replacement
- Bone spurs and bunions
- Cartilage damage and restoration
- Fractures and sprains
- Hammer toe
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posterior tibial tendon ruptures and tears
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome and neuromas
- Tendon injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Sports injuries of the ankle
Dr. Bartel’s primary goal is to help patients return to a pain-free, active lifestyle with minimal or no restrictions. Surgery is only recommended when necessary, as he often prioritizes non-invasive options such as physical rehabilitation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, cortisone injections, or viscosupplementation.
A proud resident of Fox Valley for the past 30 years, Dr. Bartel is deeply involved in the community, actively supporting local events and fundraisers.
Region's First ASC Outpatient Ankle Replacement
Dr. Bartel recently performed the region's first outpatient ankle replacement in an ambulatory surgery center, introducing a state-of-the-art treatment option. This innovative procedure involves replacing damaged cartilage and bone in the ankle with an artificial joint, offering patients a new path to recovery with minimized downtime.
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Meet My Team
From left: Lauren (Care Team Coordinator), Jessie (Registered Nurse), Kristine Torio (Physician Assistant), Dr. Eric Bartel, and Angela Lang (Physician Assistant). Not pictured: Saramaya (Medical Assistant) and Megan (Athletic Trainer).
- College
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Bachelor’s Degree
North Central College
Naperville, IL
- Medical School
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Doctor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin at Madison
- Residency
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Orthopedic Surgery
Metropolitan Northwest Detroit Hospitals
Detroit, MI
- Fellowship
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Foot and Ankle Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
- Board Certification
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
- Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society
- American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society’s Young Physicians’ Council
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Kane County Medical Society
- Staff, Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, Geneva IL
- Staff, Ascension, Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin IL
- Staff, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin IL
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