1213 Joliet St # C, West Chicago, IL 60185  |  (630) 293-3668
Mon & Wed: 9am–5pm

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Syed Ali, DPM

Founder and Medical Director of Horizon Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois — a reconstructive-trained podiatric physician and surgeon bringing attentive, modern foot and ankle care to West Chicago.

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About Dr. Ali

A surgeon’s training, a neighbor’s care

Dr. Ali is a compassionate, well-rounded podiatrist with extensive clinical experience caring for diverse patients — from active teenagers to high-risk and geriatric individuals. He founded Horizon to give every patient time, clear answers, and a plan that fits their life.

His expertise spans diabetic foot management, chronic wound care, and neuropathic conditions, alongside reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery. He works closely with physicians, nurses, and specialists to coordinate care — and offers it all in English and Spanish.

Dr. Syed Ali, DPM

Areas of focus

What Dr. Ali treats

Diabetic Foot & Wound Care

Comprehensive exams, ulcer prevention, and advanced wound care for diabetic and neuropathic patients.

Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery

Forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, bunion and hammertoe correction, and surgical trauma care.

Sports Medicine & Trauma

Sprains, fractures, and overuse injuries treated with a focus on getting active patients moving again.

Routine & Preventive Care

Nail and skin care, callus management, and preventive foot health for every stage of life.

Ingrown & Fungal Nails

Gentle in-office procedures and long-term solutions for painful and stubborn nail conditions.

Custom Orthotics

Precision-fitted orthotics to correct alignment, ease pain, and support every step.

Training & experience

Where Dr. Ali trained

Medical Director & Owner — Horizon Foot and Ankle Specialists of IllinoisWest Chicago, IL · Present
Podiatry Associate — Downers Grove, ILHigh-volume outpatient and surgical podiatric care.
Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery Residency — Humboldt Park HealthChicago, IL · Served as Chief Resident; extensive trauma, wound, and surgical experience.

Education

Degrees & credentials

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) — Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
  • B.A. in Finance — Benedictine University
  • Dean’s List honoree — Kent State & Benedictine University

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Hospital Affiliation — Humboldt Park Health, Chicago, IL
  • American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Meet Dr. Ali in person

New patients are always welcome at our West Chicago office. Book a visit and get answers from a doctor who takes the time to listen.