Dr. Michal Zemela

Dr. Michal Zemela grew up in Northbrook, a northern suburb of Chicago. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Upon completion, he obtained his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. After graduating, he went on to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he completed a three year foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgical residency. During this time, he had extensive surgical training in all aspects of foot and ankle care and worked alongside many physicians in and around Chicago.

He is board qualified in both foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery and is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a first generation American and speaks Polish fluently.

He enjoys traveling, especially visiting some of his family that are still in Poland. He is an avid Chicago sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.