I have full confidence in the review I am about to leave. As an operating room RN, I took my time evaluating different procedures and techniques for bunionectomy procedures. I had bilateral foot bunions that I waited to have surgery on for almost 20 years. Having said that, I am a working wife and mother, so I knew that I needed to find a way to proceed with surgery with minimal downtime or time off work. I knew a few nurses that had worked with Dr. Keith and Dr. Sam Sklar. Of course, I had also heard the Foot First Podiatry commercials on the radio. I decided that it was my time to investigate their procedures. I will start my review by saying….DON’T HESITATE TO SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY!
From the moment I arrived and was greeted by the scheduling administrators, as well as the office health team coordinators and professionals: they made me feel comfortable and this office staff is extremely knowledgeable. I did go to 2 of their offices: Schaumburg and Oakbrook. Each office was excellent in service and knowledge. They make you feel so comfortable and know you by name as you repeatedly come back for your visits. By the time I had spoken to Dr. Keith and Dr. Sam I knew I wanted both to care for my feet. That day, I scheduled my first foot for June 2019 and my other foot for 2 weeks later. By the way, I also spoke to patients in the waiting room that sang the praise of this father/daughter MD team. They are amazingly kind, caring, skilled and talented. I did ask Dr. Keith about how he came up with his technique for the Sklar Bunionectomy…..as I have never seen this surgery done like this. He worked with an engineer…need I say more: uniquely talented and innovative. I met Dr. Sam during my consultation first: professional, caring, a patient herself of this procedure, and just a lovely person in general. I then met Dr. Keith at my pre-surgical consultation a week before my surgery: kind, confident and with years of training and talent. I knew I was in the right office and doing the right thing with having the surgeries done. In addition, they really work with medical testing to see if your circulation and healing properties are in order before they schedule your surgery. This is crucial, and they are thorough. Dr. Ruckman was also part of my team in office visits and in X-ray consultation at times also: he is also very receptive to questions, concerns and a talented part of the professional team. The office staff also makes the insurance process seamless. You know in a day or so what will be covered, and what will be out of pocket based on your insurance coverage. No surprises at a later date…as they depicted early in the process. This also eases your mind.
If you are prepared to read the post-op instructions: you are set for a very straightforward recovery. Dr. Sklars’ informative instructions depict each day/weeks feelings, needs and expectations. I have never received better instructions for post-surgical preparations in my life! So exact and prepare you for your journey. I was in recommended athletic shoes in 14 days and had no complications what so ever. Yes, you have pain for 1 day post-surgery and limitations in wearing shoes other than those shoes for weeks, but I was able to get back in regular shoes in no time! Looking at my feet without those bumps is amazing and my scars can barely be seen (they are on the sides of big toe). I must also give a big shout out to the CRNA (anesthesia professionals) from Lake Anesthesia Associates (Tom and Mark) who were kind, quickly comforting, and skilled. I have never been happier with a surgical team. Please do not hesitate to make Dr. Keith and Sam part of your recovery to having pain free and awesome looking feet. You will be so happy you went for your consultation.

Submitted Sept. 22, 2019

Loved Dr. Sam! Very personable and knowledgeable. I would not have had anyone else do my surgery.

Submitted Sept. 11, 2019

Dr. Samantha Sklar has been top notch! She is professional and personable. It's been a year since my surgeries and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome and attention to detail.

Submitted July 15, 2019

Very friendly and professional office and doctors. Highly recommend them for bunion surgery.

Submitted June 27, 2019

I heard about Foot First on the radio a couple years ago and I am so glad I listened. I had already been to three other podiatrists for bunions I've had since childhood, but was still looking for a way to get attractive, functional pain-free feet. My feet now look and feel great and I am ballroom dancing in high heels.
Drs. Samantha and Keith Sklar, as father-daughter team, did bunion surgery on both big and little toes on each foot. I recovered from the right foot for a couple months before surgery on the left. Everything went so smoothly – only one day off work for each surgery. I walked in a boot right after surgery, had minimal pain, and the neatest surgical scars you can't even see, they blend right in to the sides of my foot.
Dr. S. Sklar prepared me well for the surgery – I was tested to make sure I was a safe candidate for it.
The doctors and office staff always showed all the passion and concern and confidence you would expect from a practice that every day makes ugly messed up feet look and feel beautiful Their technique sounded great to me – a strong bunionectomy made to handle weight bearing – I became convinced that their typical patient ends up thrilled with both the recovery and the results. What did the other podiatrists in the past tell me? Wear these custom inserts and check back in six months. After years of this, I really needed someone like Dr. Sklar who could tell me what would actually work to banish the bunions.
Dr. Sklar's office handled the insurance issues nicely. The procedures were all covered – no regrets on what I've paid out of pocket in deductible and copay.
Now, 18 months after my first surgery, my feet feel strong and even my balance is better now that my toes aren't bunched together. I'm happy to pamper my feet and wear cute shoes every day, now that I have two cute feet.

Submitted April 30, 2019

My daughter had her bunion removed by this team of doctors and she had a great experience so I thought I'd see them for an issue I had with my toe.
Doctor's Keith and Samantha made me feel very comfortable and walked me through the surgery process of what I should expect during the recovery period. Everything was laid out and explained thoroughly. Very professional staff, clean offices, and convenience of going to more than one location for follow-ups. Happy with my result and would highly recommend this team of pros.

Submitted Feb. 13, 2019

Stuck up doctor. Went in for a consult for bunions. Didn’t want to have surgery here. Didn’t feel safe. Doctor cares more about money than pantients. Horrible doctor. Not to mention his daughter Dr. Samantha Sklar asking personal questions instead of worrying about my medical history. Assuming I work in a factory because I happen to be Hispanic. Racist people here. DO NOT GO HERE

Submitted Dec. 17, 2018

I have had bunions my entire life. It became my biggest insecurity. I stopped going to the beach, I couldn't wear sandals in the summer, and wouldn't take my shoes or socks off around people I dated. I HATED my feet and the pain became unbearable. So many shoes would go to the trash after a few months because my bunion distorted the shape of the shoe. I saw Foot First Podiatry on the Doctors show. I knew it was in Chicago and I lived in RI but I knew if I was going to do this procedure I only wanted Dr.Keith Skylar to do it. I flew to Chicago for my consultation Dr.Keith and his staff were so nice and made me feel so comfortable. I knew after going there that I wouldn't do it with anyone else. Dr.Keth knew I was coming from RI so he rearranged his schedule so I could have my procedure done during the week and my post-op Monday morning before my flight. I was able to text him and call him anytime he answer every single ridiculous question I had. One week after my procedure I was driving, I walked, I stood, I worked. One month post-op i was back in sneakers and 6 months after I was able to wear high heels for my birthday with no pain. I'm so happy with my results my foot looks beautiful planning for my second foot.
Thank You So Much Foot First Podiatry!!

Submitted Nov. 11, 2018

Dr. Samantha Sklar and her father Keith Sklar were amazing! I have been thinking about bunion surgery for years but always chickened out. Dr. Samantha Sklar came into the room during my consultation and made me feel so comfortable that I finally went through with it. She was very personable and knowledgable about bunion surgery. The facility is very updated and clean and all staff members were great! Would highly recommend Foot First Podiatry.

Submitted Sept. 6, 2018

Dr. Sam is a wonderful human being. She is compassionate and confident that you will get a good result. She's very open and funny. I appreciate how she has also had the procedure so she speaks from first hand knowledge. I had virtually no pain (just feelings of weirdness) and if you follow their instructions diligently you will love the result. The staff is wonderful, too! So nice. The whole process was very easy. I will be having my other foot done by the end of the year.

Submitted Aug. 7, 2018