Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

All doctors use the latest techniques in treating foot and ankle problems due to conditions such as diabetes, ingrown nails, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They also treat injuries such as sprains and fractures. The doctors focus on helping patients understand the nature of their problems and/or injuries and the best treatments. Whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is indicated, the doctors will discuss what options are available to address your individual problem. Custom orthotics can be prescribed, if necessary, to correct foot and ankle problems and this office participates in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program.

  • Jeffery Schwalb, D.P.M.

    With more than 35 years of podiatric medicine experience, Dr. Jeffrey Schwalb continues to bring a wealth of knowledge to Northwest Podiatry, PC.  In addition to this office, Dr. Schwalb maintains a practice in Warren.  He takes great pride in serving his patients in the West Bloomfield and Warren communities.

    Dr. Jeffrey Schwalb earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University.   He is ABPM board certified and is a member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) where he has served as the vice president of the Southeast Division of the MPMA and also belongs to the American Podiatric Medical Association.  He is a fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) and is actively involved with the residency programs of area hospitals.

    Patients of all ages benefit from the general podiatry and complete foot and ankle care provided by Dr. Schwalb.  He treats all facets of the foot & ankle – from wound and ulcer care to diabetic complications to fractures. 
     
    Dr. Scwalb finds the ability to build individual, compassionate, relationships with his patients to be the most rewarding aspect of his profession.

    Dr. Schwalb is affiliated with Ascension Macomb/Oakland Hospital and takes a team approach to treating his patients.  He works closely with other medical specialists as various medical conditions pertain to the lower extremity, such as diabetes.

    Dr. Jeffrey Schwalb resides in West Bloomfield with his wife Lauri and has three children. 

  • Chad Schwalb, D.P.M.

    Following in in father’s footsteps, Dr. Chad Schwalb selected podiatric medicine as his career choice.  He joined the Northwest Podiatry practice fulltime in 2018 after earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia and completing a 3-year surgical residency at the Detroit Medical Center. 

    While in medical school, Dr. Schwalb was a member of Pi-Delta National Honors Society and was in the top 5% of his graduating class.   

    Dr. Schwalb is ABFAS board qualified in both forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery.  He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot and ankle conditions.  His areas of interest include, but are not limited to, elective and reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic wound care and limb salvage, trauma and fracture care, and ailments affecting the heel.

    Dr. Schwalb is affiliated with Ascension Macomb/Oakland, Beaumont Health and DMC Huron Valley-Sanai Hospitals and the DMC Berry Surgery Center, where he is actively involved with the residency programs at each location.  He truly cares about the well-being of his patients and uses his knowledge and training to ensure that all patients have a positive experience during treatment.

    Dr. Chad Schwalb resides in West Bloomfield.

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  • Lee M. Hoffman, D.P.M.

    Dr. Hoffman has been a private practice physician more than 41 years. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and is Board Certified in Podiatric Surgery, Quality Assurance and Wound Care. He is certified nationally as a review physician; a consultant for workers’ compensation claims; a peer reviewer for multiple insurance companies; and is actively involved with residency training programs at many area hospitals

    Dr. Hoffman treats all facets of foot and ankle problems affecting all age groups and is affiliated with Beaumont-Farmington Hills, Ascension Macomb/Oakland, DMC Huron Valley-Sanai Hospitals, DMC’s Berry and Lahser Surgery Centers, and Surgeons Choice Medical Center.  He is also a member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Our West Bloomfield Office Staff

  • Maxine
    Front Office Receptionist

    Welcoming all patients to our office, her specialty is answering patient inquiries, scheduling appointments and surgeries and verifying specific surgical benefit coverage. 

  • Spencer and Allison
    Medical Assistants

    Responsible for a variety of patient care requirements, they are happy to help you throughout your visit including taking x-rays, updating your medical history, casting for custom orthotics, assisting the doctor and fitting for diabetic shoes and medical equipment.

Our Warren Office Staff

  • Shayna
    Front Office

    Welcoming all patients to our office, her specialty is answering patient inquiries, scheduling appointments and surgeries and verifying specific surgical benefit coverage. 

  • Sandra and Nuzhat
    Medical Assistant

    Responsible for a variety of patient care requirements, they are happy to help you throughout your visit including taking x-rays, updating your medical history, casting for custom orthotics, assisting the doctor and fitting for diabetic shoes and medical equipment.