AVID Foot & Ankle Center: Dr. Alex Kim, DPM

Shakoor Badr, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. Before joining Parkview Regional Hospital, Dr. Badr practiced at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois– one of the state’s best critical access hospitals. He was there since 2018 and gained extensive experience with patients of all age groups in a rural community surgical practice. He has performed over 1,000 colonoscopies and hundreds of major surgeries including gall bladder, hernia, and appendix. . He also performs surgeries to address skin cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and more. Has a special interest in laparoscopic and acute care surgery and is skilled at treating chronic, non-healing wounds.

Dr. Kretzschmar's practice is personalized to fit your unique needs and busy schedule. From crafting a personalized healthcare plan with you to accommodating last-minute appointments, your well being is our priority. As a SignatureMD physician, our patients can expect same-day or next-business-day appointments, unhurried appointments that start on time, and 24/7 physician availability by telephone or email.

We offer a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures performed by several board certified specialists. Paying for surgery out-of-pocket, commonly known as self-paying, can be incredibly expensive, but not with us. We offer affordable pricing that works without insurance coverage. Our flat rates include: Surgeon’s fees Facility fees Nursing fees Anesthesiology fees Lab fees. We’re happy to arrange a payment plan that works best for you. We strive to provide the highest quality of care with patient convenience in a safe, welcoming environment. We have highly trained, compassionate staff and focus on personal, one-on-one patient care. Our facility has four operating rooms and performs an average of 3,500 surgical cases per year.