Dr. David Thom, D.P.M., earned his medical degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Podiatric Residency.
Dr. David Thom, D.P.M., earned his medical degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Podiatric Residency.
"Growing up, I was fortunate to have a best friend whose father was an emergency medicine physician. It was this influence that first peaked my interest in pursuing a career in health care. They both served as mentors to me throughout my higher and medical education, beginning as I pursued pre-medicine degrees at Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University in Michigan, continuing through my medical training.
During my sophomore year I experienced the second influence that helped chart the course of my medical career. I had the opportunity to shadow a fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon who introduced me to the field of podiatry. Prior to this opportunity, I had never been exposed to or was aware of the field of podiatry. But through this surgeon I was able to meet a number of podiatrists and found I was intrigued with the specialty. I found the balance between clinical, non-operative care and surgical corrective care very appealing.
Following the attainment of my bachelor degree in biomedical sciences, I enrolled in the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. I graduated 3rd in my class of 84 and moved straight into my residency training at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where I had the opportunity to assist OrthoIllinois podiatrists Dr. William Bush and Dr. Giovanni Incandela while advancing my clinical and surgical skills.
Today, I am proud to now also be a part of OrthoIllinois. In my practice I provide both conservative and surgical treatment for a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions and injuries. I have a special interest in the treatment of foot structural deformities, such as bunions, hammertoes, osteoarthritis, metatarsalgia, low arches, and high arches. I also specialize in soft tissue-based pathology of the foot and ankle such as tendon ruptures/injuries, ligament injuries, and plantar fasciitis.
In providing patient care, I believe establishing strong communication with my patients is key, especially when discussing surgical treatment. I believe my job is not only to provide my patients with the highest level of care available, but for them to leave each visit with a strong understanding of the pathology of their condition and their treatment options.
In my free time I enjoy DIY/renovation projects, working with tools, and anything technology-based, including building my own computers. I also enjoy the outdoor activities of winter snowboarding and summer golfing.
Thank you for this opportunity to provide your podiatric care. I look forward to helping you return to a more active and pain-free lifestyle!"
Doctor was nice and knowledable!
Dr Thom is amazing understanding nice pleasant I would recommend him to everyone
Knowledgeable and professional. Very easy to talk to and personable.
Polite kind and knowledgable.
Great bedside manner! Very easy to understand and does a great job explaining things.
Dr Thom, was kind and very clear about what path to take to solve my foot problem. He was totally honest and correct! Performed surgery with no problems, no infection. Every visit he was apprising me what I should do, that helped to not have any setbacks. He showed he's an Excellent, kind, caring surgeon! His staff at surgery center were kind and helpful too!
Good doctor explained my concerns
Very helpful with problem solving and what we can try next.
Dr. Thom was very informative and spoke in a manner which was clear and concise.
Explained a lot about what I am going through. He cares about me. I felt like I mattered. thanks