Kelly May, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Kelly May, who serves patients in Frankfort, Illinois.

Dr. May is a highly-trained podiatrist with extensive knowledge and experience in diabetic foot care and wound care. She is the Founder & President of Illinois Foot and Ankle Center in Frankfort, Illinois.

Her clinical interests include Achilles tendinitis, bunions, diabetic foot care, diabetic ulcerations, flat feet, foot fractures, fungal toe nails, hammertoes, heel pain, ingrown toenails, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, plantar warts, and more.

Founded in 2016, Illinois Foot & Ankle Center offers comprehensive podiatry services including surgery, wound care, diabetic foot care, and in-house X-rays. Whether a patient is visiting for routine nail care or experiencing pain in their foot, Dr. May works hard to ensure one’s visit is comfortable and completely tailored to their personal needs. Her mission is to provide a friendly approach to quality care. 

Born and raised in Frankfort, Dr. May attended Lincoln-Way East High School. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Science (University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana) and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University) degrees, she completed a comprehensive 3-year surgical residency at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. During her residency, she was trained to perform both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery. This encompasses surgical correction of bunions and hammertoes all the way to ankle joint fusions and Achilles tendon repairs. 

Experienced in the surgical treatment of the foot and ankle, she is board-certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The ABFAS strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

A Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), Dr. May is a member of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.

Among the doctor’s hospital affiliations include Silver Cross Hospital and Advocate South Suburban Hospital.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

In her free time, Dr. May enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons and daughter. She also has three dogs and two cats; she loves her “fur babies”. She and her family enjoy anything outdoors, including swimming, camping, and hiking.

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