He is also on the Clinical Faculty at Rush North Shore Medical Center and was on the Clinical Faculty at the North Chicago Veteran’s Administration in North Chicago and holds a Podiatric Medicine License in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Nevada. His professional awards and honors include a Certificate of Appreciation from the North Chicago VA and the Scholl Integrity Award.

His practice interests include Ankle Pain, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive Surgery), Bunions, Corns and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Concerns, Flat Feet, Foot Pain, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Gout, Hammer Toes, Heel Pain, Ingrown Toe Nails, Nerve Pain in the Foot and Ankle), Orthotics (Arch Supports), Pediatric Foot Deformities, General Podiatry, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, and Warts and Skin Conditions.

Dr. Emerzian attended Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Varsity Letter for Football and a Student/Athlete Honor (and was later inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame), receiving his B.S. degree in 1987. He received his podiatry degree from the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. He then completed an internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and at Martin Army Hospital at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

Then, after a two year surgical residency program at Edgewater Medical Center / Day Surgicenters in 1994, Dr Emerzian completed a one-year fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction with the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.

Dr. Emerzian and his wife Amy have a daughter, Elyse, a son, Ara, and twin daughters, Olivia and Alexis. His practice philosophy is to provide excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition by listening and communicating.