Dr. Ira Gottlieb, DPM

Welcome to the foot and ankle practice of Dr. Ira J. Gottlieb and his research center, the Chesapeake Research Group. Dr. G, as he prefers to be called, started his private practice in 1988 with the goal of providing advanced surgical care with an emphasis on strong interpersonal communication. Over the years as his practice grew, associates were added and eventually the practice was taken over by a financial investment firm. Dr. Gottlieb quickly found the “corporate approach” to medicine to be overly ridden with layers of inefficiencies and financial production pressures that took the joy out of treating patients and left little time for that personal touch. He quickly made the decision to return to solo private practice and has never looked back or been happier.Beginning in 1999 Dr. Gottlieb started participating in advanced clinical research seeking better solutions to treating patients with all types of pain. The opioid crisis was around the corner and he had the vision to find …alternative and safer treatments to relieve his patient’s pain. In 2004, Dr. G started the Chesapeake Research Group. He along with Deborah Tunick RN, with whom he still works today, have been focused on “the pain problem”. Our goal was to conduct clinical studies in the most safe, consistent and reliable manner. We are proud to have become a national leader in clinical research primarily focusing on the safe and effective treatment of pain. With over 100 clinical trials studies successfully completed he is proud to say been a part of research projects that have resulted in many new and improved pain-relieving medications now on the market. He admits there is still more work to be done and is as passionate as ever to see it through.The combination of Dr G.’s advanced surgical techniques, cutting edge treatment options and the ever-rising cost of health insurance all make for a unique opportunity for patient care in his practice.Certifications 1990 Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 1990 Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgeons 2009 Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons 1988 Associate, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine For information on Clinical Trials please click HERESPECIALTIES Advanced Surgical Treatment of most foot deformities including Bunions, Hammertoes, Heel Spurs Foot and Ankle Pain Research Studies involving bunion removal and other foot surgeries TeleMedicineAdditional - PROCEDURES PERFORMED- Bunion Correction Surgery- Hammertoe Correction Surgery- Removal of Painful Corns- Possible Participation in Clinical Trial for All ConditionsFor the Chesapeake Foot and Ankle website click HERETo send a FAX please use number 410-761-5118To send a TEXT please use number 410-761-0118