All our professionals at Essington Podiatry Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry. Dr. Andrew Wahl and Dr. Ada Paolucci are both board certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and each has over 20 years experience treating the foot and ankle.

Andrew Wahl, DPM, FACFAS,

Education:

West Side VAMC 720 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL Podiatric Residency	1990-1991
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1001 N. Dearborn Ave. Chicago, IL Degree - D.P.M.	1986-1990
Drew University Madison, NJ Degree - B.A. Zoology	1982-1986

Hospital Affiliations:

Presence Health (Formerly St. Joseph Medical Center)
Joliet, IL 1999 - present
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet, IL 1991 - present

Professional Affiliations:

Fellow - American Board of Podiatric Surgery	1998- present
Fellow - American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine	1995- present
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Member	1990 - present
American Podiatric Medical Association	1990 - present
Certified- American Board of Podiatric Surgery	1998- present

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Ada Paolucci, DPM, FACFAS

Education:

Columbus Hospital Chicago, IL PSR-12 Surgical Residency	1990-1991
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1001 N. Dearborn Ave. Chicago, IL Degree - D.P.M.	1990
Loyola University - Chicago Chicago, IL Degree - B.S. Biology	1986

Hospital Affiliations:

Prescence Health ( Formerly Provena St. Joseph Medical Center) Joliet, IL	1992 - present
Silver Cross Hospital Joliet, IL	1991 - present

Surgery Center Affiliations:

Presence Surgery Center of Joliet Joliet, IL

1997 - present

Professional Affiliations:

Certified - American Board of Podiatric Surgery	1996- present
Re-Certified - American Board of Podiatric Surgery	2005- present
Fellow - American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Past President Illinois Foot Health Education Foundation President Illinois Podiatric Medical Association President Illinois Podiatric Medical Association APMA Delegate Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Nominating Committee Chair Illinois Podiatric Medical Association President- Elect Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Office Site Task Force Chair Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Vice President Illinios Podiatric Medical Association CME Committee Chair	1996 - present 2012-2013 2012-2013 2011-2012 2011-2013 2010-2011 2010-2011 2008-2010 2009-2010 2009-2010
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Treasurer	2008 - 2009
Secretary	2007 - 2008
Membership Chair	2007 - 2008
Summer Seminar Chair	2007 - 2009
Board of Directors	2005 - present
Zone 3 President	2004 - 2006
Zone 3 Meeting Chair	2004 - 2006
Zone 3 Treasurer	2002 - 2003
Insurance Committee	2004 - 2007
Nominating Committee	2005- 2006
CME Committee	2005 - 2010
Finance Committee	2007 - 2010
Membership Committee	2007- 2008
American Podiatric Medical Association - Member	1990- present

Dr. Paolucci Professional Lectures :

Illinois Osteopathic Association Windy City Conference , Chicago, Illinois; April 14, 2012: Speaker, Lecture Topic- Diabetic Foot Wounds
Illinois Osteopathic Association Annual Conference : November 30, 2012 Speaker: Lecture Topic: Podiatric Skin Conditions
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association CANTV Chicago, Illinois - Speaker: April 2011: Lecture Topic: Foot Injuries in Dancers