Pg. 14 2025-26 Health & Wellness Magazine Lincoln Daily News Doctor Lynn Dennis Lincoln’s podiatrist for 25 years Web MD defines a podiatrist as a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Often interchanged, a “foot doctor” and a podiatrist are separated by specialized training in the lower extremities. A ‘foot doctor” is a more general term for anyone healthcare professional who treats foot and ankle problems. While both podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons can treat disorders of the foot and ankle, podiatrists focus their training and practice on skin, nails, joint inflammation, and pain disorders not requiring surgery. Orthopedic surgeons focus on musculoskeletal and reconstructive care. Did you know that Lincoln has a podiatrist that has been practicing here for 25 years? Lynn Dennis, DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) has been practicing podiatry for 27 years. Schooling consisted of 8 years plus three years of residency. She graduated from Dr. William Continued -- M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996 and chose to settle in Lincoln. Her office is located at 604 N Union Street, Suite 2, Lincoln, IL. A podiatrist treats many conditions, including, but not limited to, gout, sprains, fractures, arthritis, diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, nail fungus, bunions, corns, plantar fasciitis, warts, and personalized orthotic footwear and inserts. Dr. Dennis can fit you for walking boots, braces, and prescribe medication to treat pain, inflammation, infection, and other conditions. Lab work to check for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Uric Acid levels to check for gout and other conditions can be ordered and results are typically reviewed by Dr. Dennis the same day. She personally will review and call you with the proper treatment plan. That seems much quicker and more effective than calling your general practitioner, waiting for a referral
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