Brett A. Albert, DPM
- Primary Specialty: Foot & Ankle
About Dr. Albert
FOOT & ANKLE PODIATRIC SURGEON
Dr. Albert is a podiatric surgeon who specializes in treating conditions related to the foot and ankle. He enjoys taking the time necessary to educate patients on their conditions, and creates unique, patient-centered treatment plans for each of his patients. He works closely with pediatric and adult patients to get to the root cause of a condition, and specializes in trauma and reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic procedures, as well as treating:
- Achilles tendon disorders
- Ankle fractures
- Ankle replacement
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Corns & calluses
- Flat feet
- Foot fractures
- Gout
- Hammer toes
- Heel pain
- Ingrown nails
- Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
- Neuromas/Nerve pain
- Nail disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar warts
- Sports injuries
- Skin conditions of the foot
- Soft tissue masses/cysts
- Tendonitis
- Toe Fractures
Dr. Albert also treats podiatric foot conditions and deformities that affect the foot’s bones, tendons and muscles. And for added comfort and foot pain relief, Dr. Albert can create custom-fitted orthotics.
Dr. Albert also has a clinical interest in sports medicine and offers Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) joint injections.
Native to the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Albert enjoys weightlifting, playing squash, traveling and spending time with his family, as well as cooking and taking his Husky-Shepherd, Jax, to trails and parks.
Computerized Digital Scanning For Custom Foot Orthotics
For precise customized orthotics, Dr. Albert uses the Bergmann Optical Scanner for 3-dimensional impressions. This new technology uses lasers and structured lights to create a digital 3D model of your foot for faster, more comfortable measurements.
Meet My Team
From left: Allyson (Medical Assistant) and Dr. Albert.
Not pictured: Anne (Care Team Coordinator) and Erin (Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC).
- College
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH -
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA
- Medical School
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College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA
- Residency
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Foot and Ankle Residency with Reconstructive Surgery
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
- Board Qualified
- Staff, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Geneva IL
- Staff, Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, Geneva IL
- Staff, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin IL
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