Dr. Megan Leahy
Summary of Expertise
Dr. Megan R. Leahy, a podiatric physician in Chicago, IL, currently practices at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. She focuses on wound care, limb salvage, trauma & fracture management and sports medicine. Dr. Leahy prides herself in offering treatment plans that explore conservative and non-invasive options prior to a surgical approach. A former collegiate runner, Dr. Leahy has suffered from many of the lower extremity injuries she treats on a daily basis. She finds this first hand knowledge of foot ailments has increased her understanding of patients’ needs.
Education
DPM, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts in biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Professional Achievements
Dr. Leahy has a number of medical publications pending. She has participated in the European Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship and Advanced Training in Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Charcot Reconstruction and Limb Salvage. Not only is Dr. Leahy one of APMA’s most accomplished young members, but she also belongs to the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association where she serves on the Board of Directors as a young member, the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, the American Association for Women Podiatrists and is on the Infection Control Committee at Our Lady of the Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Experience with News Media
As a podiatric expert, Dr. Leahy has completed APMA’s media training and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye.