For the past 20 years, Dr. Kathleen M. Schafer has been helping people throughout the Chicagoland area eliminate foot and ankle pain. She is certified in MLS Laser treatment, CO2 laser treatment, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for heel pain, diagnostic ultrasound, and has trained to use radiofrequency surgical techniques for less pain and minimal scarring.
In 1994, Dr. Schafer earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago before continuing on to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She graduated from there, as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, in 1998. By 2000, she had completed her Residency at Catholic Health Partners and the Great Lakes Naval Academy.