Podiatrist Joins Pekin Hospital’s Medical Staff

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Pekin Hospital is pleased to announce that Kurt L. Glesne, DPM, recently joined its medical staff and is now accepting new patients at Pekin Orthopedic Center located at 2351 Broadway in Pekin. 

Originally from Pekin, Dr. Glesne graduated from Pekin Community High School and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois in Champaign.  He began his medical career when he graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery.  He then completed a three year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

His areas of interest include sports medicine, foot and ankle trauma, post traumatic reconstruction, diabetic foot care and limb salvage, as well as traditional care and treatment of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Glesne is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association.  He is certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. 

He and his wife have one daughter and reside in Pekin.  In his spare time, Dr. Glesne enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, camping, and attending sporting events. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Glesne, please call (309) 353-4159 or visit pekinortho.com.

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