Commentary
Orthotics Scanners
Last week when I attended a health fair, I had a patron come up to ask, “Don’t you have one of those electronic scanners that tells you what kind of orthotics you need?” I also had a patient recently come to me with a printout from one of those machines. “This is the type of … Continue reading
Wound Care
There have been instances that I have heard patients with foot wounds tell me, “My friend or family member is a nurse, and tells me that I should see a wound nurse.” What role do these providers have in the health care team? There are nurses and physical therapists whose entire practice is devoted to wound … Continue reading
Truths About Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Having been a podiatric physician and surgeon for over 11 years, and a student for many years before that, I have heard many outdated views of my profession, which I now wish to address with facts. 1. Podiatrists went to medical school. Colleges of podiatric medicine and surgery in the United States are accredited four-year … Continue reading
You Are Welcome!
Our office appreciates all our patients and referral sources. Our name is A Family Foot and Ankle Clinic. We welcome all members of your family and often care for many generations of one family. Dr. Hoy also has skills in multiple languages. In addition to American English, he is able to communicate with patients in Spanish, … Continue reading »