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Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care—From Diagnosis Through Recovery
Seattle Foot and Ankle Center provides comprehensive foot and ankle medicine, rehabilitation and surgery throughout Seattle and the Greater Puget Sound region. Dr. J. John Hoy provides physician evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for foot and ankle pain, deformity, sports injuries, biomechanical problems, diabetic foot disease, limb-threatening conditions, and surgical disorders—including bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, tendon disorders, nerve conditions, arthritis, ankle sprains, fractures, and other conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
Dr. J. John Hoy is a dual board-certified foot and ankle physician and surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He evaluates the problem as a whole, establishes the diagnosis, and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Treatment may include medical care, activity and footwear modification, exercise and rehabilitation, orthotics, immobilization, injections, wound care, surgery, or referral to another specialist when appropriate.
Our Downtown Seattle practice emphasizes conservative treatment whenever possible while providing advanced forefoot surgery and diabetic limb preservation when needed. From your initial evaluation through recovery, Dr. Hoy coordinates your care to help you return safely to work, sports, and everyday activities with less pain and improved function.
Not Sure Who to See First?
Many foot and ankle problems are first seen in urgent care, physical therapy, dermatology, orthopedics, or wound care, with referrals sometimes determined by the presenting symptom—physical therapy for pain, orthopedics for injury, wound care for an ulcer, or another specialist for a skin or nail concern. Because many foot and ankle conditions overlap these areas, this can fragment care. The foot and ankle are an anatomic region, and podiatry is the specialty dedicated to that region.
A podiatric physician evaluates the foot and ankle as a whole, establishes the diagnosis, then provides or coordinates the appropriate medical treatment, rehabilitation, or surgery—often providing a more direct path to comprehensive care.
Since 1990, Seattle Foot and Ankle Center has provided comprehensive care across the full continuum of foot and ankle medicine and surgery. Starting with a foot and ankle physician can help establish the diagnosis before deciding which additional services or specialists are needed.
If foot or ankle symptoms persist despite treatment, a comprehensive reassessment may be the next step. A new evaluation can help determine whether the diagnosis, contributing factors, or treatment approach needs to be reconsidered.
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Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Evaluation and Treatment
One Specialty. The Full Continuum of Care.
Diagnosis & Medical Care · Musculoskeletal Medicine & Rehabilitation · High-Risk Foot Care & Limb Preservation · Surgery When Needed
Evaluate
Comprehensive examination to determine what’s causing the problem
Diagnose
Establish the diagnosis and identify the appropriate treatment options
Treat & Restore Function
Medical care, rehabilitation, procedures, surgery or referral
Common Reasons Patients Come To Us First
Seattle Foot and Ankle Center provides care from an experienced foot and ankle specialist in Seattle, treating both common and complex foot and ankle conditions for patients of all ages, including:
- Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
- Sports and Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Biomechanical and Gait Disorders
- Tendon and Ligament Injuries
- Arthritis and Degenerative Conditions
- Ankle Sprains and Pain
- Flatfoot and Arch Pain
- Bunions, including Hallux Rigidus and Tailor’s Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Neuromas and Nerve Pain
- Diabetic Foot Disease including Charcot, Wounds and Ulcers
- Ingrown Toenails
You may benefit from seeing a foot and ankle specialist first if you experience:
- Persistent foot, heel, or ankle pain
- An injury such as a sprain, fracture, or sports injury
- Pain limiting walking, running, work, exercise, or daily activities
- Foot problems related to diabetes, circulation problems, wounds, or other medical conditions
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Patient Testimonials
“Dr. Hoy is an excellent podiatrist who listens carefully, does a thorough examination, and provides appropriate treatment. I look forward to my plantar fasciitis improving!” -Dr. Kevin H., MD
“I was largely unable to walk until I began seeing Dr. Hoy. Since seeing Dr. Hoy, I’ve since climbed mountains, crossed deserts, gotten lost in a massive Scottish cemetery, explored castles, walked the length of NYC, and easily traversed the cobblestone streets of London, Paris and Geneva. It’s impossible for me to articulate how grateful I am to Dr. Hoy. Run, don’t walk to see Dr. Hoy!” -Sabra B.
“Dr. Hoy is a breath of fresh air. He is a consummate professional. He listened! He expressed genuine empathy. He diagnosed my condition and his prescribed treatment works. He explained what my options were and what to expect long term. I’m following his instructions and I’m pain free for the first time in several months. I unreservedly recommend Dr Hoy; he knows what he’s doing.” -Bt Y.
“Dr. Hoy had the highest rating, the best training and seemed to be the most professional. I was not disappointed. He was attentive to my needs, thorough and thoughtful. The service and recommendations he gave were very helpful and gave relief for my foot pain.” -Doris Diane D.
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Why Choose Seattle Foot and Ankle Center
- Accurate diagnosis
- Your physician manages your care
- Dual board-certified foot and ankle physician and surgeon
- 25+ years of clinical experience in foot and ankle medicine and surgery
- Conservative treatment and rehabilitation first
- Surgery when necessary
- Hospital surgical privileges at Swedish Medical Center
- Clinical faculty member at University of Washington School of Medicine
- Referral destination for persistent, complex, or diagnostically challenging foot and ankle conditions
- Convenient Downtown Seattle location
Specialized Foot & Ankle Care for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
If your foot and ankle problems are making you question if this is what the rest of your life feels like, it’s time to visit Dr. Hoy at the Center. Foot and ankle problems can limit everything you want to do. Sometimes it seems like the expense and uncertainty of healthcare may outweigh the benefit.
Don’t let pain, discomfort and the unknown prevent you from getting the information and treatment you need. Dr. Hoy can help.
Dr. J. John Hoy is a dual board-certified foot and ankle physician and surgeon, with advanced medical and surgical expertise. The Center is conveniently located Downtown for our Greater Seattle region and those traveling to Seattle for specialty solutions to relieve foot and ankle pain and discomfort.
Dr. Hoy has extensive experience in injuries and sports medicine, orthotics, diabetic wound care/limb preservation, and surgery for foot deformities. Many patients are referred to our office by primary care physicians, physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, urgent care clinicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Dr. Hoy provides comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation and treatment and coordinates additional specialty care when appropriate.
Read more about our office. Schedule online or call: 206-682-8741.
Dr. J. John Hoy, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. J. John Hoy, a lower-extremity specialist, has been in practice since 2000, and serving the Seattle community since 2004.
With most of his medical education and advanced residency training provided by the University of California San Francisco/Stanford University Medical Center system, Dr. Hoy is Dual board-certified in foot and ankle medicine and surgery.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Dr. Hoy is on active medical staff at Swedish Medical Center, where he sees inpatients and performs reconstructive foot surgery.
He has instructed Family Medicine doctors from the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Program since 2005 as a University of Washington School of Medicine Clinical Associate.
“My training at the San Francisco VA Medical Center taught me to approach foot and ankle conditions as complex clinical problems requiring careful diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and collaboration across specialties. Today, I bring that philosophy to Seattle Foot and Ankle Center, integrating podiatric medicine and surgery with biomechanics, offloading, and rehabilitation to help patients restore function and maintain mobility.” -Dr. Hoy
Dr. Hoy’s practice philosophy is that diagnosis should come before treatment. Rather than sending patients from one specialist to another based solely on symptoms, he first evaluates the foot and ankle as a whole, establishes the diagnosis, and determines the most appropriate course of care.
That may include conservative treatment, exercise and rehabilitation, physical therapy when appropriate, wound care, surgery, or referral to another specialist. The goal is to make sure that each part of the treatment plan addresses the underlying problem and contributes to the patient’s overall recovery.
Read more about Dr. Hoy. Schedule online or call: 206-682-8741.
We Coordinate Your Complete Foot & Ankle Care
Your care may involve several types of treatment as your condition changes. We provide evaluation and treatment in our office and coordinate additional services when they are appropriate.
- Comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation and diagnosis
- Biomechanical assessment and gait evaluation
- Foot and ankle rehabilitation for appropriate musculoskeletal conditions
- Non-surgical treatment, including activity modification, footwear changes, orthotics and bracing, shockwave therapy, and injections
- In-office X-rays and procedures
- Sports and musculoskeletal medicine and urgent foot and ankle care
- High-risk foot care, diabetic foot disease and limb preservation, including active medical and surgical management
- Wound care and coordination with wound care, vascular, infectious disease, and other specialists
- Forefoot reconstruction, trauma surgery and limb preservation surgery when necessary
- Coordination with other healthcare professionals when their expertise is appropriate
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Referring Physicians and Healthcare Professionals
Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care—From Diagnosis Through Rehabilitation
Seattle Foot and Ankle Center welcomes referrals from primary care physicians, physical therapists, sports medicine clinicians, orthopedic surgeons, urgent care clinicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals seeking comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation and treatment.
Dr. J. John Hoy provides both medical and surgical foot and ankle care, with a substantial emphasis on conservative treatment and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Patients do not need to bypass podiatry to obtain appropriate nonsurgical care. Dr. Hoy evaluates acute, persistent, recurrent, complex, or diagnostically challenging foot and ankle conditions, establishes the diagnosis and determines the appropriate treatment plan.
Depending on the condition and clinical needs, care may include:
- Comprehensive medical, biomechanical, and musculoskeletal evaluation.
- Conservative medical treatment and individualized foot and ankle rehabilitation.
- Orthotics, bracing, immobilization, and other indicated therapies.
- Surgical evaluation when appropriate and within his scope of practice.
- Evaluation and management of appropriate foot wounds, with coordination of care when vascular, infectious disease, or specialized wound care services are indicated.
- Collaboration with physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, vascular and infectious disease specialists, and other healthcare professionals when additional expertise is needed.
Dr. Hoy’s approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and restoration of function. Conservative care and rehabilitation are substantive parts of his practice, not simply preliminary steps toward surgery. When surgery or specialized care is needed, he helps determine the appropriate next step.
Our goal is to help patients receive the right care at the right stage—from diagnosis and conservative management through rehabilitation, surgery when needed, or referral to another specialist.
Refer a Patient: Referral Information for Healthcare Professionals
Start With the Diagnosis
You don’t have to know who to see. You just need to know where to start.
Foot and ankle problems can overlap across medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, sports medicine, dermatology, wound care, and other specialties. When care begins with the wrong starting point, patients can end up moving from one provider to another without a clear diagnosis or coordinated plan.
Start with a comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation.
Dr. J. John Hoy evaluates the foot and ankle as a whole, establishes the diagnosis, and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Depending on what you need, care may include medical treatment, activity or footwear modification, exercise and rehabilitation, orthotics or bracing, immobilization, injections, wound care, surgery, or referral to another specialist.
The goal is not to provide every treatment to every patient. It is to identify what is causing the problem and make sure you receive the right care.
Whether your goal is to WORK. RUN. DANCE. PLAY. or simply LIVE without foot and ankle pain, start with the diagnosis.
Seattle Foot and Ankle Center
Comprehensive foot and ankle care—from diagnosis through recovery.
Schedule an appointment or call 206-682-8741.
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