Eric K. Bartel, MD,FAAOS
- Primary Specialty: Foot & Ankle (Board Certified)
About Dr. Bartel
Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bartel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, fractures and musculoskeletal system disorders--bone, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves and skin of the lower extremities. Dr. Bartel uses leading-edge surgical and non-invasive techniques to treat everything from arthritic conditions and foot deformities to traumatic musculoskeletal injuries. He has extensive experience in treating:
- Achilles tendonitis & ruptures
- Arthritis
- Arthritis – total joint replacement
- Bone spurs and bunions
- Cartilage damage
- Cartilage restoration
- Fractures and sprains
- Hammer toe
- Nerve-related problems
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posterior tibial tendon rupture and tears
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome & neuromas
- Tendon injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Sports injuries of the ankle
It is Dr. Bartel’s primary goal to get patients back quickly to a pain-free, active lifestyle with minimal to no restrictions. Surgery is only an option when necessary, with physical rehabilitation and/or anti-inflammatory therapies (such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), cortisone or viscosupplementation injections) used when possible.
A Fox Valley resident for the last 25 years, Dr. Bartel actively supports the community and participates in various fundraisers and events.
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).
- 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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