Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of Dr. James D. Velarde's office operations. To ensure your convenience, below is the information you need about our hours, location, appointment scheduling, insurance acceptance and billing.

Office Locations
Bensenville Office 165 North Church Road Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 238-1111 (630) 238-0164 fax	Elgin Office 1510 Larkin Ave , Unit D Elgin, IL 60123 (224) 238-3395 (630) 238-0164 fax

Chicago Office 1045 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 (630) 238-1111 (630) 238-0164 fax

Chicago Office 4006 W. 26th Street Chicago, IL 60623 (630) 238-1111 (630) 238-0164 fax

Office Hours
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:	10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 7:00pm 10:00am - 7:00pm 8:00am - 2:00pm

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Appointments
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment to allow time to complete our registration form or you may print and complete the registration form at home prior to your visit. Also you may fax a copy of your insurance card (both sides) so we can verify your benefits prior to your initial visit to 630-238-0164.

Insurance
Our office accepts a variety of HMOs, PPOs, and other health plans. Please call our office to verify acceptance of your insurance carrier.

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Facilities and Equipment

• C02 Laser - Foot Surgery
  Plantar Warts
  Can usually be vaporized with only one treatment under local anesthesia. Since the laser cauterizes small blood vessels, there is less bleeding than with traditional surgical techniques as less swelling and pain. Also, as it vaporizes, it sterilizes the wound site.
• Ingrown Toe Nail
  Surgical correction of ingrown toenails can be performed by vaporizing the matrix of the offending nail plate border(s).
• Porokeratosis (IPK'S)
  These well deep nucleated corns usually on the plantar aspect of the foot also respond well to laser treatment unless there is an underlying bony or biomechanical imbalance; in which case the biomechanics of the foot have to be addressed.
• Onychomycosis (Fungus Infected Nails)
  In a severe nail condition, he nail plate would be removed and the mycotic nail bed vaporizes with the laser followed by topical and oral antifungal therapy.
• Myths Regarding Lasers
  Lasers do not vaporize bone, since bone does not have the water content of soft tissue, lasers cannot be used to surgically correct bony deformities like bunions or hammertoes.
  The laser is an excellent tool in treating some common foot conditions; one that can be advantageous us to both patient and physician.
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
  Ultrasound produces superior images providing detailed pictures of foreign bodies, stress injuries, Tendonitis, Plantar Fascitis, Neuromas, and others.
• Shockwave Therapy
  In podiatric disorders, shockwave therapy stimulates and reactivates healing to encourage normal tissue healing. Additionally, shockwaves help to over-stimulate pain transmission nerves, which can lead to a reduction in sensitivity and pain.
  

Our Staff

• Friendly, accommodating staff
• Prompt scheduling, same day appointments available
• Fully computerized and electronic insurance claim submission for patient convenience