Shaping the Future of Foot and Ankle Care for Illinois’ Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons

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Jump straight to the tools and programs that move your podiatric career forward.

CME & Events

Explore upcoming conferences and earn continuing education credits to stay at the top of your field.

Advocacy Updates

Stay informed on legislative issues and learn how ILAPPS is protecting your professional interests.

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About ILAPPS

ILAPPS (Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons) is the leading voice for podiatric physicians and surgeons in Illinois, advocating for the profession, offering continuing education and supporting members throughout their careers. It fosters a strong, connected community that advances foot and ankle care and ensures every Illinoisan has access to trusted podiatric expertise.

News & Updates

Discover important updates and stories shaping foot and ankle health in Illinois.

CMS Announces New Measures to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention

Nationwide Moratorium on Certain Medical Supply Company Enrollments One of the key measures is a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare

Phishing Cyberattacks on the Rise in Health Care

Cyberattacks targeting health care organizations are on the rise. According to OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer, securing electronic protected health

IPDH to Host Vaccine Education Webinar

Greetings, IDPH is hosting a special session for clinicians to better understand the practice implications changing vaccine guidance landscape on

Upcoming Events

ILAPPS brings learning to you, whether in person or online.

The Midwest Foot & Ankle Conference

26 Mar 2026

The Midwest Foot & Ankle Conference is a partnership of eleven American Podiatric Medical Association state components (associations/societies)….

ILAPPS 2026 Annual State Meeting & Annual Business Meeting

12 – 13 June 2026

Join podiatric physicians and surgeons from across Illinois for the 2026 ILAPPS Annual State Meeting...

News & Updates

Discover important updates and stories shaping foot and ankle health in Illinois.

CMS Announces New Measures to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention

Nationwide Moratorium on Certain Medical Supply Company Enrollments One of the key measures is a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare

Phishing Cyberattacks on the Rise in Health Care

Cyberattacks targeting health care organizations are on the rise. According to OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer, securing electronic protected health

IPDH to Host Vaccine Education Webinar

Greetings, IDPH is hosting a special session for clinicians to better understand the practice implications changing vaccine guidance landscape on

Corporate Partners

ILAPPS thanks our Premier and Partner Sponsors for supporting our mission of advocacy, education, and connection.

Member Spotlight

Don’t take our word for it! Hear it from our members.

Practicing in my hometown allows me to provide personalized care to the community I grew up in. I focus on advanced ankle reconstruction and trauma techniques to help patients recover quickly and safely.

Dr. Cory Jacoby

My passion is combining surgical precision with innovative, minimally invasive techniques to restore foot and ankle health. I aim to give every patient the best outcomes while continually advancing in my field.

Dr. Deep N. Shah

With over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions with both surgical and nonsurgical solutions, helping patients maintain mobility and quality of life.