Dr. Svetlana Zats is a board-certified foot and ankle specialist. She has extensive experience with bunion deformity correction, sports medicine, custom orthotics, arthroplasty of toes, and more.
Dr. Svetlana Zats is a board-certified foot and ankle specialist. She has extensive experience with bunion deformity correction, sports medicine, custom orthotics, arthroplasty of toes, and more.
I love what I do and I am passionate about my patient care! I provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions, including common to complex disorders and injuries that affect people of all ages.
I specialize in surgical and non-surgical treatments of foot and ankle conditions, including heel pain, sports medicine, trauma, ankle reconstruction, diabetes, and dermatological conditions.
My path to becoming a board certified foot and ankle surgeon began when I earned my bachelor’s degree in Biology from Ohio Dominican University. I was then accepted into Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where I completed my Doctoral training in podiatry. Following a 3-year surgical residency at Rush University Medical Center, I passed the rigorous written and oral examination to become board certified.
My passion is to play an integral role in diagnosing early stages of diseases that exhibit warning signs in the lower extremities, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. I’m also passionate about managing foot conditions which may pose an ongoing threat to a patient's overall health.
With 10 years of experience as a foot and ankle surgeon, I look forward to providing care at MidAmerica Orthopaedics.
BOARD CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION:
Board-Certified -American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fellowship -Germany ( Germany Society of the Foot surgeons GFGC)
Foot and Ankle surgical residency- Rush University Medical Center
Rosalin Franklin University , Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine-Doctor of Podiatric medicine
Ohio Dominican University-B.S. in Biology
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Conservative Treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
Plantar Fasciitis
Sports Medicine Injuries
Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Custom Orthotics/Biomechanics
PRACTICE EMPHASIS:
Bunion Deformity Correction
Sports Medicine
Tendon and Ligament Injury
Custom Orthotics
Tarsal Tunnel Release
Arthroplasty of Toes
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Foot and Ankle Trauma/Fractures
Dr. Zats did not seem interested in listening to my concerns. Was dismissive of my opinion on the recovery plan which she failed to explain in detail as she left before I was done asking questions. I left the clinic with a lot of unanswered questions and not feeling confident about the recovery plan. Had to see my primary doctor for a better explanation of the MRI findings and reasons behind the recovery plan. What difference dealing with someone that actually cares. Not once did Dr. Zats ask me how I was feeling, if I was struggling moving around or in any pain. My experience with the rest of the staff was pleasant. Unfortunately I will not be returning to this facility.
Very knowledgeable, very efficient and very nice.
She explained everything to me that I needed to do. She was very informative.
Easy to understand her Description of my injury.
She was very pleasant and professional
Dr was great, very personable. MidAmerica runs such an efficient operation — should give lessons to other med groups!!! Very happy!!
Dr. Svetlana Zats is an excellent doctor. She is personable, kind, patient, concerned about her patients, and she is very knowledgeable. She listens and gives good advice for the patient's care. I highly recommend Dr. Zats to family and friends.
Explains well and takes her time
Great
Very professional I felt very comfortable on my first meeting and the explanation that was given