Podiatry in Portage & Hammond, IN | NorthShore Health Centers
Podiatry • Hammond, IN • Since 1997
About
NorthShore Health Centers offers podiatry services as part of its expanded medical care in Northwest Indiana. The nonprofit provides affordable, primary and specialty care to uninsured or underinsured patients across 15 offices in Indiana, including Hammond and Portage. Their podiatry team is highlighted in recent Community News highlights (January 2024) as adding veteran podiatrists to the growing medical staff. If you’re seeking foot and ankle care in Hammond or Portage, NorthShore’s Hammond and Portage clinics are part of their network with evening and some weekend hours, and they emphasize integrated care with primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and behavioral health. For up-to-date appointment options and exact podiatry availability at Hammond and Portage locations, contact NorthShore Health Centers directly or visit their site.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
Portage, Chesterton, Hammond, Merrillville, LaPorte (locations)
Phone
12197638112
NAVIGATORS@NORTHSHOREHEALTH.ORG
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.9/5 (84 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: Positive general sentiment (147 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful and caring medical staff, including nurses and specific doctors
- Comprehensive healthcare services available in one location
- Availability of sliding-scale fees for qualifying patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and at the clinic
- Reports of rude or defensive staff behavior
- Difficulties with communication (e.g., no follow-up calls)
- Frustration with administrative processes such as appointment scheduling and referrals
"I feel like you need to be a trained crisis’ counselor to talk to the receptionists staff that work here they are so defensive to the point it’s rude."
— LocalityBiz review"Everyone there is amazing and the I've only ever had problems with family care. I had to wait over an hour past my appointment time..."
— Promallu reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Core Values Drive Care at NorthShore Health Centers — Mar 23, 2026
- A New Northshore Health Center is Opens in GARY - PanoramaNOW Entertainment News — Aug 20, 2025
- NorthShore Health Centers Introduces Centering Program to Three Locations - GreatNews.Life — Feb 24, 2026
- NorthShore Health "Centering" on Better Prenatal Care — Feb 8, 2026
- Hassan Usmani, D.P.M., Becomes First in the State of Indiana to Use Arthrex Plate and Medial Capsule Repair System for Patients with Bunions | Morningstar — Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More podiatry clinics in Hammond
Summary: John C. Allen, DPM, is a podiatrist associated with North Oaks Health System in Hammond, Louisiana. North Oaks is a nonprofit community hospital system founded in 1960, headquartered in Hammond, with multiple locations in Louisiana. The organization provides medical services, patient care, and related health resources, and employs around 543 staff. If you’re seeking contact or appointment details for John C. Allen, DPM, you may contact North Oaks Patient Access or the relevant Diagnostics/Podiatry departments via the North Oaks main lines.
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