J. John Hoy, DPM, FACFAS, FFPM RCPS(Glasg)
Dual Board-Certified in Foot & Ankle Medicine and Foot Surgery | Clinical Faculty, University of Washington School of Medicine
Dr. J. John Hoy is a dual board-certified foot and ankle physician and surgeon in Seattle with more than 25 years of clinical experience in foot and ankle medicine, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports medicine, reconstructive foot surgery, and diabetic limb preservation. As owner and clinical director of Seattle Foot and Ankle Center, he provides both conservative and surgical care for conditions ranging from heel pain and sports injuries to complex deformity reconstruction and diabetic foot complications.
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With more than 25 years of experience in conservative treatment, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports medicine, and reconstructive foot surgery, Dr. Hoy provides comprehensive foot and ankle care that many urgent care clinics and general medical providers are not equipped to offer. A foot and ankle physician can first evaluate the problem, establish the diagnosis, and determine the appropriate course of care. Treatment may include education, exercise and rehabilitation, biomechanics and orthotic therapy, other conservative treatments, or surgery when appropriate. When additional expertise is needed, that care can be coordinated as part of the treatment plan.
Dr. Hoy provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the foot and ankle, ranging from common problems such as heel pain and ingrown toenails to complex surgical reconstruction, sports injuries, trauma, and diabetic limb preservation. His goal is to provide careful diagnosis, thoughtful treatment options—including conservative care, rehabilitation, and surgery when appropriate—and the highest quality of care so that patients can return to comfortable activity as quickly and safely as possible.
Foot & Ankle Conditions and Specialized Care
Dr. Hoy treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including:
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
• Bunions, hammertoes, and forefoot deformities
• Sports injuries and overuse conditions
• Tendon injuries and ligament instability
• Foot and ankle arthritis
• Diabetic foot ulcers and limb preservation
• Osteomyelitis and complex infections
• Charcot foot deformity and reconstruction
• Neuromas and nerve conditions
• Biomechanical disorders, gait abnormalities, and movement-related problems
• Foot and ankle rehabilitation for pain, injury, and return to activity
• Foot and ankle trauma
• Reconstructive foot surgery
Dr. Hoy’s Approach to Care
Dr. Hoy views podiatric medicine as the specialty dedicated to the complete medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. He believes successful treatment begins with a careful diagnosis and a clear explanation of the available options, which may include conservative care, rehabilitation, biomechanics and orthotic therapy, or surgery when appropriate. He emphasizes conservative treatment whenever possible and recommends surgery only when it offers the best long-term outcome.
His goal is to help patients return to comfortable walking, work, and sports as safely and efficiently as possible while maintaining the highest standards of medical and surgical care.
“I want to be remembered as a foot and ankle physician who diagnosed problems thoughtfully, treated patients comprehensively, used surgery when appropriate, and helped people preserve mobility.” -Dr. Hoy
Why Patients Choose Dr. Hoy
- Over 25 years of clinical experience in foot and ankle medicine and surgery
- Dual board certified in foot and ankle medicine and foot surgery
- Hospital surgical privileges at Swedish Medical Center
- Clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine
- Experience treating both routine and complex foot and ankle conditions
- Seattle native, caring for the community since 2004
Specialized Areas of Expertise
Dr. Hoy has advanced clinical experience in:
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Reconstructive foot surgery
• Foot and ankle rehabilitation
• Sports medicine and running injuries
• Biomechanics and custom orthotic therapy
• Diabetic limb preservation
• Osteomyelitis and complex foot infections
• Charcot reconstruction
• Off-loading techniques for wound healing
• Tendon repair and ligament injuries
• Complex forefoot deformities
• Conservative and surgical management of chronic foot pain
Biography
Born and raised in Seattle, Dr. Hoy returned to his hometown in 2004 to establish his practice and has been caring for patients in the community ever since.
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Education. A Horizon Student and Washington Scholar, Dr. Hoy started his pre-medical studies in 1989 at the University of Washington in Seattle through its Honors Program. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology in 1994.
Dr. Hoy’s path to medicine began as a premedical student at the University of Washington, where podiatric medicine was presented to him by his pre-medical advisor as the medical specialty of the foot, alongside allopathic and osteopathic medicine. He subsequently visited a local podiatric physician who performed reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, and during his own training became particularly drawn to reconstruction and surgery.
This early foundation in comprehensive foot and ankle medicine and surgery shaped his philosophy that foot and ankle conditions should be evaluated by a specialist trained to diagnose the full problem—not simply isolated as an injury, wound, or rehabilitation issue. His practice integrates physician diagnosis, biomechanics, rehabilitation, conservative treatment, and surgery when necessary. This remains the foundation of how he practices today.
“What attracted me to podiatry was the ability to combine medicine, biomechanics, and surgery. I appreciated that many foot and ankle problems could be improved without surgery, while still having the training to operate when necessary. That philosophy continues to guide my practice today.” -Dr. Hoy
Dr. Hoy’s interest in medicine brought him to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1995, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. While there, he served as class delegate to the American Podiatric Medical Students Association. In 1996, while still a medical student, Dr. Hoy worked in this practice as its first staff member.
During his second year at OCPM, Dr. Hoy took a leave of absence to return home and care for his father, who was terminally ill with lung cancer. Following his death, he transferred to the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco and resumed his second year of podiatric medical education. CCPM was one of the historic centers of modern podiatric biomechanics and orthotic science, with a strong emphasis on podiatric medicine and foot and ankle surgery, and didactic instruction provided by professors from the University of California San Francisco/Stanford University Medical Center.
He graduated in 2000 with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
Residency. Dr. Hoy completed a prestigious hospital-based foot and ankle medical and reconstructive surgical residency in San Francisco and San Diego, California from 2000 to 2002.
His training was based at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco and the California College of Podiatric Medicine. During residency he worked alongside leading physicians and surgeons from the University of California San Francisco/Stanford University Medical Center, San Francisco, and Kaiser Permanente, San Diego. His training included:
- Outpatient and inpatient hospital care
- Trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- Diabetic limb preservation and wound care
- Complex foot and ankle pathology
Dr. Hoy completed much of his surgical training in San Diego under surgeons whose training lineage traces directly back to Dr. E. Dalton McGlamry, helping shape his approach to forefoot reconstruction, biomechanics, and long-term functional outcomes. Dr. Hoy also served as Chief Resident of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Service at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
Professional Practice. Dr. Hoy has practiced foot and ankle medicine and surgery in California, Texas, and Washington.
Following residency, Dr. Hoy joined a group of eleven foot and ankle specialists in San Antonio, Texas from 2002 to 2003. He practiced in San Antonio during the same era and in the same medical community as Dr. Lawrence Harkless and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, one of the pioneering institutions in modern diabetic foot medicine.
In 2004 he returned to Seattle to purchase a practice in his hometown and has practiced in his downtown office ever since.
He is licensed in the State of Washington as a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon.
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Certified. Dr. Hoy is a Diplomate of both boards recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
His certifications include:
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine – Board Certified (2006, recertified 2015)
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board Certified in Foot Surgery (2007, recertified 2015)
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
In 2025, Dr. Hoy became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (Faculty of Podiatric Medicine). Royal College fellowship is a distinguished international honor that recognizes exceptional contributions and achievements in foot and ankle medicine and surgery.
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Hospital Privileges. Dr. Hoy has had active hospital privileges at Swedish Medical Center for inpatient care and surgery since 2004. He primarily performs reconstructive foot surgery at the Swedish Medical Center – Ballard Campus and Swedish Redmond Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Professional Memberships. Dr. Hoy is an active member of several professional medical organizations, including:
- American Podiatric Medical Association (member since 2001)
- Washington State Podiatric Medical Association (member since 2004; Board of Trustees)
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (Associate Member since 2018)
- American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
For 14 years he held three practice management certifications.
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Teaching and Academic Involvement. Since 2005, Dr. Hoy has served on the clinical faculty of the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine as a Clinical Associate.
He has helped educate hundreds of residents from the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Hoy has also worked with residents from the Swedish Podiatric Surgical Residency Program as an attending physician in surgery and in the wound healing center. He has additionally taught pre-medical students from the University of Washington and served on the Board of Advisors of a local allied health professions school.
A Patient’s Perspective
“Dr. Hoy is absolutely outstanding!! Superb professional knowledge, skills and judgment! Very kind and compassionate! I feel very lucky to be under his care!” -Dr. Ming C., MD, PhD
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