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Dr. Czurylo

Michael Czurylo, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist serving the community of Bellingham, Washington. At Northwest Foot and Ankle Institute, Dr. Czurylo provides comprehensive, fully personalized care with the goal of getting patients back on their feet.

Dr. Czurylo was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. He participated in high school wrestling and baseball. He attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and was named to the Dean’s List. He then received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where he was awarded the Scholl Merit and Goren Scholarships.

While at Scholl College, he met his wife, Dr. Choi, and they completed their residencies together in Chicago. He completed a three-year surgical residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he presented peer-reviewed abstracts at multiple surgical and wound care conferences. He was a finalist at the International Post Graduate Research Symposium at the Midwest Podiatry Conference in 2017.

Upon completion of his residency, he decided to move to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to his wife’s family. Dr. Czurylo enjoys watching his Chicago sports teams, playing golf and tennis, exploring hiking trails, and dining at local restaurants.

He is a member of both the American and Washington Podiatric Medical Associations, as well as the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has board certification in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and qualifications in the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Forefoot / Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle. He is excited to be a part of the Bellingham community.

I had a great experience with Dr. Czurylo and his staff at my appointment. I was greeted warmly, taken to the room promptly, the assistant explained the appointment process, and Dr. Czurylo arrived very shortly afterward. I had several questions and he answered them clearly and completely, giving me his full attention. I ended up not needing any work done with my feet but I won't hesitate to visit the office again when I do have something that needs treatment.

On time into the room, less than 5 minutes later Dr Czurylo entered. He allowed me the time to explain the situation and the history leading up to the current situation, then asked leading questions to firmly establish my situation before doing a more in-depth examination (including X-rays) to determine a good course of action. I'm 78 years old, with a lot of doctor visits; This is the first time I've ever felt like the doctor was actually listening to understand me. The course of action is understandable and agreeable with me. At 78 I usually feel worse when I leave a doctor's office than when I entered; Today, I felt better..... Thanks Doc.

I highly recommend the Northwest Foot & Ankle Institute. Dr Czurylo is my new foot doctor & I'm so glad I found him! Dr Czurylo removed all my corns in one appointment. I felt comfortable & well taken care of by him & his office staff.

Dr. Choi

Dr. Hyowon Choi was born in South Korea and grew up in Greater Vancouver, BC. She performed in her high school music band as a flutist. She traveled during her high school years to volunteer with orphans in Lima, Peru and with the natives of Heiltsuk Nation in Northern British Columbia. She entered the University of British Columbia with the President’s Entrance Scholarship and the British Columbia Government Scholarship. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences with an emphasis in Ecology and Microbiology. She received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where she met her husband, Dr. Czurylo. She completed a three-year surgical residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Amita Health St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL

During her residency, she presented peer-reviewed abstracts at multiple surgical and wound care conferences. She also visited Instituto Nacional de Pediatria in Mexico City for a medical mission trip to perform pediatric limb deformity correction surgeries with the Chicago Lower Extremity Surgical Foundation. She is a member of both the American and Washington Podiatric Medical Associations, as well as the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has board certification in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and qualifications from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Choi previously practiced in Surrey, BC at the Achilles Foot Health Center as a former member of the College of Podiatric Surgeons of BC. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, camping, yoga, and hiking with her husband and two children. She is happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest and eager to serve the Whatcom community.

Excellent care. Kind, thoughtful and professional!! The front desk people are the best. And Dr Choi takes the time to review my history,explain options and provide the care that is best for me.

The staff and Dr Choi were PHENOMENAL. It was an unpleasant procedure for my son, but they made it much more endurable and even pleasant at times. Hoping he recovers well, but they were very responsive to questions and getting us in in a timely manner.

The office staff and Dr Choi were excellent. Good communication, good service, expert medical care.

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