Medical in Buffalo Grove

The foot is an intricate part of the body—composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles—and the sole focus of Warheit Podiatry. Across two locations, Dr. Michael H. Warheit uses advanced diagnostic technology as well as laser and surgical treatments to help his clients stand, walk, and run without discomfort. Treated conditions range from ingrown toenails to arch pain, with many treatments allowing patients to return to work the next day. When not tending to feet at Warheit Podiatry, Dr. Warheit volunteers his time educating patients on diabetic foot care at several retirement homes.

Midwest Beautiful Image’s team of skin therapists specializes in fostering youthful appearances with noninvasive technology. Their menu of services ranges from microdermabrasion treatments and custom facials to Beautiful Image microcurrent treatments, which aestheticians perform to help firm the skin, tightening the face over the course of about 10 treatments. Unlike traditional surgery or nontraditional shrink-wrap tuxedos, these procedures cause no discomfort.

Under the direction of board-certified plastic surgeon Thomas Heggen, MD, the veteran staff at Northshore Medical Center specializes in plastic surgery, med-spa treatments, and family medicine infused with holistic healing techniques. Medical experts stage extreme makeovers and help bodies fit back into their high-school footie pajamas with liposuction or face-lifts and use noninvasive laser treatments with FDA-approved tools to expel unwanted body hair and tighten skin. Physician-grade skincare products rejuvenate countenances and European ultrasound-cavitation technology slenderizes bodies. Northshore Medical Center's technicians also draw upon chiropractic services, Eastern-inspired acupuncture, and herbal medicine to bolster the traditional Western healing technique of wrapping patients in the U.S. flag and singing the national anthem until they feel better.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael J. Duffy—who received his plastics and reconstructive training at the Mayo Clinic—and his experienced team revitalize guests with surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic services at the Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center. Dr. Duffy draws from his 20 years of experience to perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries such as face-lifts, liposuction, and breast augmentation. He also noninvasively beautifies faces by topping them with chemical peels, injecting them with Botox, and glazing them with a fresh coat of paint.

Holistic foot-healer Dr. Anthony Spitz targets toenail fungus with short, high-intensity blasts from the Q-Clear laser. Since there's no downtime after the short procedure, patients can cartwheel straight out the door and go back to their normal activities. Yellowed, brittle toe shields will be replaced by clear nails over the next six to nine months, giving feet the confidence to bare all in a pair of flip-flops or fuzzy glass slippers.

Reflecting its multi-disciplinary approach, MIMIT—Midwest Institute for Minimally Invasive Treatments—employs a team of board certified practitioners from diverse medical backgrounds. Four fellowship-trained interventional radiologists and two general surgeons helm the staff, which also includes three certified physician's assistants. Together, they approach healing with a focus on function, as well as aesthetics, and aim to empower their clients through treatment education. The team specializes in needle-aided sclerotherapy, endo-venous laser treatments, and radio frequency ablation treatments for venous disease, as well as pain-reduction kyphoplasty treatments for spinal compression. They also rely on a blend of non-invasive and surgical techniques to treat issues ranging from peripheral arterial disease to breast cancer.

The Wellness Center brandishes a glass-enclosed pool, a well-stocked cardio center, and a slew of interactive, sneakers-on classes. Fit gatherings take place seven days a week, with more than 100 complimentary selections, including Zumba, flexibility, boot camp, and classes oriented around underwater sandcastle smashing. Specialty classes accommodate serious sports enthusiasts, seniors, and exercise aficionados with physical limitations, and aqua-fitness sessions take full advantage of the 25-yard glass-enclosed pool. A free goal evaluation—available to all members—guides muscle-mongers toward healthy targets.