KERN PODIATRIC GROUP - Key Persons

In October of 1988 Kern Podiatric Group (incorporated as Midwest Foot Care, Ltd.) was founded by business and life partners Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Melodie Kern. As an Illinois licensed podiatrist with over three years of clinical and surgical experiences Dr. Kern specialized in preventative and diabetic care for the elderly, as well as surgical intervention for all age groups. Prior to the company's inception, Melodie Kern had earned distinction as a successful financial consultant with Merrill Lynch. Mrs. Kern specialized in retirement planning for corporations and individuals. In addition, she managed the investments of retirement wealth for those two groups. Mrs. Kern often traveled to her elderly clients' homes to advise them. From his work with the elderly, Dr. Kern discovered that many seniors were postponing much needed treatment due a lack of transportation. Recognizing, that transportation should not be the benchmark for receiving needed podiatric care, the Kerns developed the practice of regular house calls throughout the year to guarantee that patients were receiving the proper treatment in a timely manner.