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Carl J. Cortese , B.S., D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.Retired Podiatrist- Director and owner of Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (Board Certified)
- Diplomat of the National Board of Podiatry Examiners
Member of the Podiatry Surgical Staff at:
- BroMenn Hospital, Normal, IL
- Eureka Hospital, Eureka, IL
- OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL
- John Warner Hospital, Clinton, IL
- Eastland Surgical Center, Bloomington. IL
- Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, IL
Professional Affiliations
- Member and Former Chairman of Illinois Podiatry Examining Committee of Illinois (Illinois Department of Professional Regulation)
- Podiatric Consultant, Bureau of Medical Quality Assurance, State of Illinois
- President of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1998-1999
- President Elect of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1997-1998
- Treasurer of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1996-1997
- Director of Certified Preceptorship Program 1986 to Present
- National Delegate of the American Podiatric Medical Society 1986 to Present
- Served on National Board of Podiatric Medical Exams Review Committee 1994
- President of Illinois Podiatry Medical Association 1986-1987
- Former Secretary and Chairman of Illinois Podiatry Examining Committee of Illinois (Illinois Department of Professional Regulation)
- Member American Podiatric Medical Association
- Member of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Society
- Member of the International Society of Laser Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Foot Surgeons
- Board Member of American Diabetic Association, Corn Belt Branch
- Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, Department of Health Sciences (dance and athletics)
- Director of Sports Medicine and Running Clinic in Bloomington/ Normal Illinois
- Podiatric Consultant to Americana Nursing Home
- Former Consultant to McKnight Publishing
Education
- Completion of Residency Program, Hopedale Medical Complex 1971-1972
- Graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1970
- Received Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University 1966 Teaneck New Jersey
- Student Man of the Year by Fellow Students 1970
- National Liaison Chairman for American Podiatric Medical Student Association 1969
- Founder American Podiatric Medical Student Association National Preceptorship Program 1968-1969
Personal & Community
- Father of 3 boys
- Former Member of Bloomington/Normal Jaycees
- Member of Illinois State Friends of the Arts Board
- Founder and Past President of Italian Culture Society
- Founder of Bernie Eichen Memorial Fund at Illinois State University
- Former Ambassador of Bloomington/Normal Chamber of Commerce
- Former President of the Montessori School Board
Publications
'To Pronate or Not To Pronate, That is the Question'; Illinois Runner, Oct. 1994
'Infections' - Complications in Foot Surgery, Prevention and Management. American College of Foot Surgeons, The Williams & Wilkins Company, 1976