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Complete Diagnosis and Treatment of Foot and Ankle Conditions
From Sports Injuries and Fractures to Diabetic Limb Preservation—Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care From Diagnosis Through Recovery
Seattle Foot and Ankle Center provides comprehensive foot and ankle medicine 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 an accurate diagnosis, and determines the appropriate treatment. Care may include education, medical treatment, activity and footwear modification, exercise and rehabilitation, orthotics, immobilization, injections, wound care, or surgery 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.
- Foot pain not improving?
- Foot fracture or stress fracture? Early diagnosis matters.
- Diabetic foot wounds or skin changes? Early treatment can prevent complications.
- Persistent ankle pain after a sprain?
Since 1990, Seattle Foot and Ankle Center has practiced the full scope of foot and ankle medicine and surgery. Starting with a foot and ankle physician can reduce unnecessary referrals and help ensure you receive the right care from the beginning.
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.
Read more about direct access to specialty care. Urgent appointments available. Schedule now or call: 206-682-8741
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT DIRECTIONS AND PARKING PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Evaluation and Treatment
Schedule An Exam.
Initial exam to assess the cause of your foot and ankle discomfort.
Diagnose the Problem.
Establish an accurate diagnosis and develop the best treatment plan for you.
Restore Your Function.
Treatment and rehabilitation to relieve pain and restore mobility.
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
- Nail and Skin Problems
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
Read more about conditions we treat. Schedule online or call: 206-682-8741.
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.
Read more testimonials here. Schedule online or call: 206-682-8741.
Why Choose Seattle Foot and Ankle Center
- Accurate diagnosis
- Your physician manages your care
- 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
- 25+ years of clinical experience in foot and ankle medicine and surgery
- Dual board-certified foot and ankle physician and surgeon
- Experienced in both conservative treatment and forefoot surgery
- Trusted referral destination for complex 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 salvage, and surgery for foot deformities. Many patients are referred to our office by primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers. We are the physician referral destination for musculoskeletal, limb preservation, and forefoot surgical care.
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 Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Medicine (non-surgical) 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 hundreds of Family Medicine doctors from the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Program since 2005 as a University of Washington School of Medicine Clinical Associate.
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
- Biomechanical assessment and gait evaluation
- In-office X-rays and procedures
- Non-surgical treatment, including activity modification, footwear changes, orthotics, shockwave therapy, and injections
- Foot and ankle rehabilitation for appropriate musculoskeletal conditions
- Diabetic foot care and limb preservation
- Wound care and coordination with wound, vascular, infectious disease, and other specialists
- Sports medicine and urgent foot and ankle conditions
- Forefoot reconstruction, trauma and limb preservation surgery when necessary
- Coordination with other healthcare professionals when their expertise is appropriate
Read more about our treatments. Schedule online or call: 206-682-8741.
Experienced Specialty Foot & Ankle Care
We are centrally located in Downtown Seattle, one block from the Westlake Link Light Rail Station, and easily accessible from anywhere throughout the region, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline. We have been serving the Greater Seattle community since 1990. Read about directions and parking.
Since 2005 we have been an Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau with “A+” rating. Through reviews, our patients trust us with quality care outcomes. In 2026 Dr. J. John Hoy was named the Best Podiatrist in Seattle by BusinessRate. We combine advanced technology, evidence-based treatment, and experienced clinical judgment to help patients return to activity safely and efficiently.
Though we are experts in feet, you are the expert on your own goals and lifestyle. We work with you to develop practical, evidence-based treatment plans that help you return to work, sports, and the activities you enjoy. A referral destination for complex or persistent foot and ankle problems, Dr. Hoy provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment and coordinates with referring providers when additional specialty care is appropriate. Learn more on our Referring Providers page.
We work with most major health insurance plans including Cigna, Aetna, Regence, Premera, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and others. See full list here.
Foot and ankle problems can have many causes and may require different types of treatment. An accurate diagnosis is the foundation of choosing the right approach.
Whether your care involves rehabilitation, orthotics, medication, wound care, surgery, or another specialist, Dr. Hoy can help determine the appropriate next step.
Schedule a comprehensive foot and ankle evaluation. Book online or call 206-682-8741 to take the first step toward returning to work, sports, and the activities you enjoy. Thank you.
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