History Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, Sr. began the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery in 1965 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Since then, the practice has grown to more than 50 physicians providing foot and ankle services at 33 locations. With the addition of each physician, the scope of services has expanded as well as the number of patients receiving care at our facilities. Recognized as an international leader in podiatric medicine and surgery, the doctors at Weil Foot & Ankle have provided care and treatment to more than 1,000,000 patients since 1965. In 2023, Weil Foot & Ankle merged with Balance Health to form the largest podiatry owned practice in the country. Balance Health is owned by podiatrists, controlled by podiatrists , and run by podiatrists for the benefit of podiatrists, their patients and their communities. Balance Health has nearly 1000 employees to serve patients, using the most advanced technologies to provide the most advanced care. Weil Foot & Ankle merged with Balance Health www.BalanceHealth.com in 2023 is dedicated to using the latest research and most advanced technology to deliver exceptional foot and ankle care to people throughout the United States with nearly 250 podiatrists in ten states and growing. Our podiatric services — whether preventive care or corrective surgery — have earned Weil Foot & Ankle international recognition and steady growth for over 6 decades. We provide comprehensive services for the foot and ankle including (but not limited to): - Reconstructive surgery - Trauma care - amputation prevention - Advanced wound care - Sports medicine - Physical therapy - Pediatric foot disorders - Stem cell therapy - Non-operative orthopedic - In-office extremity MRI