If you are looking for a Podiatrist in Wauconda, Arlington Heights, Algonquin or Lake Zurich, we welcome you to our practice.
| Friday | 8AM to 5:30PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8AM to 5:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM to 5:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM to 5:30PM |
| Thursday | 8AM to 5:30PM |
385 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084
I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else!!!
Great People and services.
It was a GR8 and rewarding experience
Great job as always!
Everyone is very helpful and friendly.
Appointment was right on time, again
Staff very professional and doctors also
Excellent care and professional service.
Very satisfied with the visit
Comfortable, professional with pleasant, friendly staff.
Great people. Pleased with my prognosis.
Always friendly staff. A plus.
Everyone was kind, very respectful and knowledgeable.
Made visit for periodic check of feet in view of being diabetic.
Excellent Podiatrist and staff, took care of my foot pain quickly and inexpensive.
Doctor Cohn performed foot surgery in an excellent outcome
Knowledgeable and pleasant. I was very impressed and happy with my result.
Everyone there are Very Nice And Had Great experience
Dr Roeske really took the time to listen. Would highly recommend.
It was my first time going there, it was the best experience ever! I do recommend this place!
Dr. Cohn is a good foot dr. They all are.
Such friendly staff. Dr. Roeske is amazing.
Fast and Extremely friendly staff!! Dr. Cohen was Awesome!!
Dr. Cohn was knowledgeable, a good pod, have to say customer service was better than most!
first rate
doctors and nurses Knowledgeable and pleasant,
Great experience
Thorough doctors, with caring, and knowledgeable staff. They are fun too.
Leslie
Service was excellent. Prompt on time and all people were courteous and friendly.
Excellent experience. I was seen promptly and my visit was informative and helpful.
They got me in right away & what I thought would be a very painful procedure, Dr. Cohn made painless. Won’t go anywhere else.
Professional, courteous, went out of their way to help my wife.
Professional staff and thorough physician. Gave me treatment plan for best outcome.
Very professional and helpful. I enjoy talking to the staff and Dr. Cohn.
Dr. Ferrari has been amazing throughout my entire treatment!
I saw Dr Cohn on several occasions. He was cordial, but never fixed my foot problem.
Staff was professional, friendly and extremely thorough. I would refer my mom to them!
Fast, friendly, competent. Went above and beyond by removing a thumb sliver too!
Doctor did an amazing job. And the staff were amazing. Definitely recommend👍 …
Went hear 25 years ago and just as helpful now as thrn. Every time I have been to Wauconda I have had good experiences.
I had my first consultation and was relieved to find a podiatrist and office staff that I can trust – how do you spell relief? First Step Foot Care!
Dr. Ferrari and his staff are great. Very welcoming office everyone is very friendly.
First step has cared for many in our family. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. Friendly and caring staff. Professional and VERY clean office. I have total faith in their treatment.
I am Soo glad I found this place Soo close to home. They were able to see me right away. The doctor was extremely nice and helpful and attended to my issue right away.
Never been to a podiatrist before, the doctor was very thorough with the exam. Would highly recommend them.
Dr. Ferrari was wonderful. Took all the time we needed, really listened, and explained so we understood the issue and what we needed to do.
Dr. Cohn was very attentive, listening to my concerns. He explained what was going on and answered all my questions. The staff was very friendly.
Awesome care from the terrific staff and Dr. Cohn. Thank you for taking such good care of your patients!!
Dr. Flood really understands the psyche of an endurance athlete and does his best to address acute and chronic issues that may occur. He is honest and transparent to the risks one may face and the rehab that is in front of them.
I had immediate relief, Dr. Cohn definitely knows what he is doing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Staff is great, short wait times, overall five star experience
Great service. Doctor was great. Very caring and compassionate I would recommend them to anyone.
What a pleasant experience at a doctors office. They were prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. Can’t commend them enough for my treatment. Thanks again.
Dr. Flood has the understanding of how to care for your feet and doesn’t give bs explanation and make you buy expensive procedures. He explains every thing he does and why you need it. He is doctor ,you can trust .
I went to this office today because I *thought* that I had a tiny shard of glass in my foot for the last few months. I had tried soaking my foot, pulling out whatever was in there, squeezing whatever was in there- but nothing worked. Turns …
My wife went to Dr Lee for foot pain. She was perscribed and given aL2112 Air Walker boot. When our bill came in from the First Step Foot Care office they charged us 462.00 after discount from insurance company for a boot that I can buy on …
I had hammertoe surgery by Dr Cohn and the procedure went very well and recovery much easier than I thought. They staff and doctor were very informative and helpful and I highly recommend!
This was my first time visit with Dr Roeske he takes the time to listen to you and explains everything in detail. His staff are very nice too.
Dr. Cohn is friendly, professional, and thorough. The office staff and PA are delightful. The office is clean and delightfully decorated.
I would recommend First Step in Wauconda without reservation. Reception staff is very accommodating and professional. Dr. Cohn is, without a doubt, the best podiatrist, no one else touches my toes but Dr. Cohn.
Wonderful experience from receptionist to nurse to doctor. All treated me with respect and understanding of what my issue was. Would highly recommend this doctor and staff.
Everyone was so friendly! They call you by your first name as if they know you! Smiles from everyone even the doctor as he explained my options. I will certainly return and tell my friends about them!
I’ve been seeing Dr. Rahimi at the Wauconda office and he and his staff are the nicest people. They’re always very helpful and accommodating. I’ve always had a great experience with First Step Foot Care. Thank you for your wonderful services.
Everyone is friendly, welcoming and professional. It is a well run, pleasant office.
Dr Cohn answered all my questions and treated my issues.
im very pleased with First Step Foot care in Wauconda. They are very helpful navigating medicare to help me get my diabetic shoes.
Dr. Roeske is great. Smooth surgery. Friendly staff. Nice appt/appt reminder tool. Convenient location. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
My son had ingrown toenails at 7yrs old. Again at 10 yrs old. Dr Cohen has been amazing with him.
Dr. Flood is the utmost professional. He and his staff are knowledgeable, skilled and thorough. Even more importantly, Dr. Flood and his team are compassionate and caring. My office experience and surgery has been excellent. I highly recommend them.
I went to see Dr. Cohn with terrible foot pain. He diagnosed it right away and provided a solution. He is intelligent, caring and an excellent doctor. I would not hesitate to recommend him. …
Dr. Flood is an exceptional Podiatrist along with a very courteous staff. He correctly diagnosed and prescribed the proper analysis, orthotics, and physical therapy for my flat feet so that I could enjoy running and skiing again. …
I highly recommend First Step Foot Care and Dr. Kellen Cohn. I was a first time patient and was beyond pleased and impressed with my care. …
I had ankle problems for over a year with pain generating up to my calf. I had limited movement and was not getting much relief from shots and physical therapy. Then Dr. Flood recommended laser therapy treatments at the Arlington heights …
This office has a real working ‘team’ atmosphere. Everyone, from Dr. Cohn, to the x-ray technicians and office crew gave me their full, friendly attention and made me feel comfortable and happy to be there. Surgery results were even better than expected. I would highly recommend this group, and especially Dr. Cohn.
I can not say enough positive things about the care I have received at First Step Foot Care in Wauconda! I recently had foot surgery, and the care, and follow-up that I received from them was phenominal. The entire staff is extremely …
I would highly recommend Dr Cohn and first step foot care. The Doctor and all the staff have been wonderful. Very professional and super friendly. And did a great job on my foot .
Great practice. Very little wait and Dr. Roeske was super patient and informative. If you are having any foot or ankle issues, this is where you want to go.
I have been a patient at First Step Foot Care for over 10 years. It has been wonderful to see how their services have evolved. They have fantastic diagnostic tests in office. Although they may have gone through some growing pains, I am OK …
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Patient and understanding, convenient locations, clean environment. Overall extremely satisfied and staff were very responsive and were more than willing to help with any conflicts or issues that arose. Highly recommended!
I have plantar fasciitis for over one year and have tried many therapies. My doctor, Dr. Flood referred for me to get shockwave therapy with Dr. Roeske. This has been the best therapy for my foot. After 5 treatments, my pain has reduced a …
I have only had one encounter with First Step Foot Care in Wauconda, and it was excellent. I have seen 2 other podiatrists in the last 4 years in the area and both were eager to do surgery…and I was not. …
Dr. Flood and his staff have been treating our family for years. They are patient, helpful, and extremely professional. You can tell that Dr. Flood and his staff really enjoy what they do and what to help their patients. Dr. Flood takes …
Dr. Flood and his staff are so wonderful! He was on time, polite, and very efficient. You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares about his patients. He even called me after my visit to make sure I was doing better. I will be a lifetime patient of his and would recommend this office to anyone.
My name is Maggie Nolan and I wish to lend my support for Dr. Kellen Cohn and his team at the Wauconda, IL office of First Step Foot Care. They are fantastic – very pleasant, professional and accommodating. Lovely, clean and attractive …
Very expensive! I was charged $50 for each visit (2 times) for “Add’l supplies during pub health emergency due to Infect disease”. On my first visit for a broken foot, I was charged $385 for “Fracture care: Closed TX of Metatarsal fx with …
Although the front desk receptionist was on a call, she greeted me and asked that I take a seat. Shortly, thereafter Bona (I think that was her name) called for me to come in the exam room. She introduced herself. She updated information …
Excellent experience. Not only from Dr. Cohn, but from the front desk, Deanne, professional and very personable, all very nice! I came in with problems with my right foot and my nails, and was having pain walking, and Dr. Cohn, not only …
Excellent care!! I highly recommend this practice.
Dr. Cohn is a very attentive, caring doctor. After my surgery they did several post-op follow ups to ensure my recovery went well
Dr. Kellen Cohn is a Diamond in the ruff! Having had a failed bunionectomy 35 years ago I was very hesitant to have anything done. Meeting with Dr. C. Very knowledgeable and confident put me at ease with proceeding with a bunion lapiplasty. …
We saw Dr. Cohn for both myself and my son. He was incredibly thorough and helpful. We had gone somewhere else for my son’s foot problem first and they completely missed his problem. Dr. Cohn targeted the problem right away and had a plan.
I had a great experience. The employees at the front desk were nice and the Doctor was great. He explained everything and finished the procedure before I finished the paperwork. I would highly recommend.
I saw Dr. Ferrari today are usually see Dr. Rahimi but he was not available. Dr. Ferrari was very thorough they took x-rays and really explain to me what was going on. I’ve had lots of foot surgery in my life and I’ve got to say this is the best place I’ve ever gone. And the office staff is very nice
My ongoing ‘foot situation’ has been extremely tedious, but Dr. Cohn and the rest of the First Step Foot Care staff have all been super inviting and personable throughout it all! I hate going to doctors of any kind, so thankfully they’ve made this a genuinely painless experience despite my irrational aversion.
Dr. FERRARI was was excellent. He takes his time and listens to your questions! I am already telling my friend about his excellent care.
I’ve been coming to FSFC for 10 + years now. I feel very confident with Dr. Cohn working on my feet. He really does a great job by taking care of my calluses & corns. Filing my nails down. When I came down with type 2 Diabetes I cut myself …
Everyone in the office was very quick and professional. Dr Roeske took the time to explain the different procedure options that were available to me as well as check up on a recent ankle surgery I had.
I absolutely recommend First Step! I’ve been coming here for over 10 years for varying issues, and I wouldn’t trust Anyone else with my foot care. I’ve seen most of the doctors in the practice, and every staff member is very knowledgeable, …
I didn’t think healthcare like I experienced in Wauconda with First Step Foot Care and seeing Dr. Steve Roeske existed anymore. Phenomenal office. Five Star Doctor…. …
First Step Foot Care is run by kind staff and competent medical nurses and doctors. The office uses updated technology and is quite efficient in their processes. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend FSFC to anyone looking for foot care.
Dr. was nice…. Surgery went bad…. I have a very obvious deformed toe, cannot be hidden in sandals, I’m very upset about it… was told by Dr. Roeske: “…it’s not like I’m going to be a Foot Model!!…” which did hurt my feelings. Went to …
I called First Step Foot Care I was very concerned about my toe. My toe nail was black and blue and lose. I am a diabetic so I was afraid of infection. The office was able to take me in right away. The entire staff were very professional and kind. I highly recommend them for any foot and ankle issues.
The staff was courteous and patient. Dr Roeske was very friendly and took his time explaining options for my fractured toe.
I would highly recommend First Step.
Always the BEST care provided by every member of the staff! From the front desk staff to the clinical staff and doctors, you will find no better care for your feet and ankles! …
I have been to the Des Plaines and Arlington Hts. locations.
I Never have been to the Wacdana location.
Everything from the front desk check in, to the exam room was perfect ! …
1 2 3 my appointments are in and out. I barely have time to sit down, which I like. 😁 The staff and Dr. Michael Ferrari are always friendly and make me feel comfortable. Highly recommend. …
The staff was friendly and courteous as well as Dr. Ferrari! I asked him what they can do about giving my flat feet an arch and he said there’s nothing they can do without surgery. My flat feet, left boed knee, and bunion toes are a bone …
Staff is very welcoming and the care is excellent! Dr. Ferrari is great and very comfortable to work with. First time here from a family referral and not disappointed! Great practice!!
This visit was for my 101 year old mother.
She said Dr Cohn was gentle and handsome.
We both were pleased with the visit to First Step Foot Care. This Podiatrist was …
This is a practice of very compassionate, warm employees. Everyone I have encountered thru my office visits to foot surgery has been wonderful. I would recommend this clinic to anyone who wants to feel secure in their diagnosis & follow up care.
I had foot surgery with Doctor Cohn on July 8th to remove a calcified growth that had broken loose and was floating under the skin by the joint of my big toe. He also removed the arthritis on the joint. The surgery went well, as did the …
Dr. Cohn is a very skillful podiatrist but more than that he is easy to establish a non- patronizing relationship with. He is good to explain the situation and is not adverse to explaining the situation and answering questions.
I absolutely recommend this office and doctor Kellen Cohn. Have been to so many other places with toe issues and never had the same experience he provides..he listens cares takes the time you need as a patient and does such a great job getting rid of super painful ingrown toenail’s. Back to dancing maybe?!😀 …
I’ve been very pleased with my treatment at First Step Foot Care. I’d been struggling with painful foot issues for over two years that other podiatrists (Alpine Foot) were unable to diagnose or treat successfully. My first appointment at …
Dr. Ferrari listened to my foot problems and had a good way of explaining the details of what he believes is the cause. He has a great bedside manner and did not rush thru my appointment. I would definitely recommend him to anyone with foot issues.
Awesome care! From the time you walk in until the time you leave, everyone is great. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous and expeditious. Dr Ferrari answered all my questions and took his time to explain everything and I felt no pain …
I’m a new patient and had originally made an appointment mid week for Tuesday. Come Friday my pain in my foot was so bad I called early morning they were able to get me in that afternoon. Dr. Michael Ferrari Is great. He listened to what I …
I absolutely love these Doctors.
They care about you as a person and they listen to you. …
I always enjoy going to First Step Foot Care. They are very nice and they are professional. I was immediately taken in and after the nurse took my vitals she said the doctor would be in shortly. The doctor came in two minutes later. It was a very pleasant experience.
Dr. Stephen Roeske Was great !
He was able to get a piece of glass removed that had been in my foot for at least a year, other docs tried! …
Everyone at this office is great! Dr. Ferrari was so knowledgeable AND comforting – he put us at ease right away! Jess was so warm and friendly – adding to a wonderful appointment experience.
Dr. Roeske is probably the nicest, most patient doctor I have ever seen. I think it’s rare to feel like doctors are really listening and truly care…And never to feel rushed or brushed off. Dr. Roeske is awesome and I would and do recommend …
My husband and I saw Dr Michael Ferrari today. Dr Ferrari was very thorough and he explained to us what was going on with our foot issues. He is an excellent listener and was empathetic to our concerns. We have been seeing the physicians in …