Dr. Marlene Reid
Summary of Expertise
Dr. Marlene Reid, previous chairperson of the APMA's Public Education & Information Committee, is one of the country’s leading podiatric experts. She practices in Naperville, Illinois. As a woman and mother, she is comfortable speaking on a variety of foot related topics pertaining to women and children, including plantar fasciitis, heel pain, proper footwear selection, foot deformities, infant and youth podiatric foot care, and overall foot health. Beginning in late 2008, Dr. Reid began writing a regularly updated blog on Women's Foot Health.
Professional Achievements
Dr. Reid is an accomplished podiatrist, currently serving as the vice president for the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. She has also served as the 2003-2004 president of the American Association for Women Podiatrists, 2002-2003 president of the American Association for Women Presidents, and is a former director of medical education of Chicago's Sacred Heart Hospital residency program. In addition to the American Podiatric Medical Association, Dr. Reid is affiliated with several organizations, including the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Arthroscopic Surgeons, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is currently a staff member of St. Elizabeth Hospital’s Outpatient Services in Chicago.
Education
DPM, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Current Research
Dr. Reid is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American College of Podiatric Orthopedics. In addition, she has served as an editor of the American Podiatric Medical Student Association’s newsletter.
Experience with News Media
With extensive experience with print and electronic media, Dr. Reid has been a source for several foot health articles for national and local publications, including American Baby, Chicago Image, Weight Watchers, Fitness Magazine, First for Women, the Charlotte Post, the Greenville News, Podiatry Management, NewsUSA.com, Career.ucla.edu and kidsource.com. She has also appeared on several national and local television news programs, including The Today Show, Oprah, WGN Chicago Morning News, and ABC 7: Sylvia Perez’s Pain Special.