Dr. Sharif Denden is a board-qualified podiatrist with advanced training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery from many of the field’s top podiatric and orthopedic surgeons. He also received extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle care with an emphasis on trauma, sports injuries, elective reconstruction, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, limb deformity correction, and limb salvage/wound care.
Dr. Sharif Denden is a board-qualified podiatrist with advanced training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery from many of the field’s top podiatric and orthopedic surgeons. He also received extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle care with an emphasis on trauma, sports injuries, elective reconstruction, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, limb deformity correction, and limb salvage/wound care.
Dr. Sharif Denden was born and raised in the city of Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign, earning a bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dr. Denden is a longtime soccer player and has suffered a number of sports injuries that have required long recoveries. This inspired him toward the field of podiatry and foot & ankle surgery, providing him an invaluable perspective in patient care.
Like many WFAI podiatrists, he earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He then completed his surgical residency training in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center where he received advanced training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery under the guidance of many of the field’s top podiatric and orthopedic surgeons.
He received extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle care with an emphasis on trauma, sports injuries, elective reconstruction, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, limb deformity correction, and limb salvage/wound care.
He prides himself on the patient-doctor relationship and the responsibilities a doctor holds in providing personalized care and treatment during a patient’s recovery as they try to get back to the activities they love doing most. He’s devoted to staying up-to-date on the latest research and advancements in medicine and surgery in order to provide patients the highest quality of care. He has been active in research and presented on various foot and ankle surgery topics on a regional and national level.
When he is not working, Dr. Denden enjoys playing soccer, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. You can also find him supporting his favorite Chicago sports teams as he is an avid fan of the Bulls, Cubs, and Bears.
Dr Denden made a painful situation a pleasant experience with far less pain than I expected 👍🏾
Dr. DenDen is great and provides excellent service. He is understanding and listens to his patient and shows he cares.
He was very friendly. He did not mind answering all of my questions
He's the best!!!! I love how he's Always available for his patients.
This last visit was quick not much waiting like the last visit, I waited over a hour. However, Dr. Denden did ask questions and explained the discomfort feeling I was having. I really like the new office.
He explained everything very well and kept the pain very much under control.
Great communicator
Kind, thorough, compassionate! I appreciate his knowledge and manner!
I had very nice and professional experience with Doctor Denden's visit. Thank you
So personable, efficient and thorough!