Dr. Samardzija treats patients of all ages and loves seeing them walk out of her office with alleviated pain. She wanted to become a physician since kindergarten, dreaming of practicing surgery, wound care, dermatology, and sports medicine. Today, as a board-certified podiatric surgeon, she practices all these aspects of medicine.
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois | Doctorate | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | 2008 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - John H Stroger Cook County Hospital/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2011 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrist | Associated Podiatrists, PA, A Division of Signature Medical Group Podiatrist treating all foot and ankle ailments | 2015 - Present |
| Podiatrist | Sheldon Fleishman, DPM, PA Podiatrist treating all foot and ankle ailments | 2011 - 2015 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member at Large | Missouri Podiatric Medical Association Board Member | 2014 - Present |
| Associate | American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Associate Member | 2008 - Present |
| member | American Podiatric Medical Association Member | 2008 - Present |
Dr. Samardzija treats all conditions and injuries of the foot, with comprehensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including trauma, pediatrics, sports medicine, and limb salvage.
Years In Practice: 17 (started in 2008)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Samardzija specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: Patient are required to sign a financial agreement, stating any remaining balances after insurance claims are filled will be paid for by the patient.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
