Summary

Dr. Alm received his undergraduate degree in pre-med at Northern Illinois University and attended medical school at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his surgical residency at Northlake Community Hospital, his final year serving as chief surgical resident. In 1983 Dr. Alm received a Master of Science Degree in Surgery from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Alm is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and he is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. He has hospital affiliations with Advocate Sherman Hospital and Amita Saint Joseph Hospital. In 2014 through 2016 Dr. Alm served as Advocate Sherman Hospital’s Chief of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Alm has been awarded the Saint Joseph Hospital Vikram V. Shah, MD Memorial Physician Recognition Award and the Advocate Sherman Hospital Pillar Award for Outstanding Service to the Elgin Community.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

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PodiatryPodiatryPodiatryPodiatry
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29 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Elgin , ILBuffalo Grove , ILElgin , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Alm

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Alm has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Alm has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine, Illinois, 2027, Active

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Walter Alm's office is located at 1795 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL, 60123.
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Dr. Walter Alm is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin.
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