At Gelbmann Podiatry, we provide expert, compassionate care for a full range of foot and ankle conditions, serving Chicago’s West Town and Near Southside neighborhoods. Led by board-certified podiatrists Dr. David Gelbmann and Dr. Garen Azizi, our clinics combine advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and innovative therapies — from custom orthotics and laser treatments to minimally invasive surgery — all designed to help patients move comfortably again.
David B. Gelbmann, DPM
Dr. Gelbmann is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon with over a decade of experience treating foot, ankle, and leg conditions at Gelbmann Podiatry in Chicago, IL. He specializes in complex wounds, chronic pain, and sports injuries, offering advanced therapies like MLS Laser Treatment and vascular ultrasound. A Top Doctor in Illinois, Dr. Gelbmann is committed to delivering innovative and compassionate care that helps patients get back on their feet.
Advanced Treatment Methods
SurGraft XT Dual-Layer Allograft
SurGraft XT Dual-Layer Allograft is an amniotic membrane allograft derived from a prescreened mother with a planned C-section delivery. Dehydrated extracellular matrix acts as a scaffold supporting the native tissue. SurGraft XT Dual-Layer Allograft is manufactured in compliance with FDA regulations and AATB guidance.
Advanced Testing
Our wound testing methods allow identification of pathogens and sensitivity much faster than traditional microbiology, allowing the physician to begin early treatment with the correct antibiotic.Traditional culture may take up to 6 weeks to report fungal pathogens while the our lab Wound Panel can detect fungus immediately.
Cutting-Edge Equipment
The MolecuLight DX informs clinical decision making at the point-of-care including guiding cleansing, debridement and sampling to regions with high bacterial loads. The device also facilitates standard image and video capture as well as digital wound measurement for thorough wound tracking and documentation.
We Choose Our Partners Carefully
Specialty Wound Care Partners
Hospitals
Surgeons
Podiatrists
Dermatologist
OB/GYNs
Assisted Living
Nurse Practitioners
Home Health
Urologists
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