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South Carolina.  On May 17, 2018, South Carolina signed into law H 3622, an updated podiatry scope-of-practice act to allow doctors of podiatric medicine to medically and surgically treat the ankle, and gain greater amputation privileges as well. The podiatry scope-of-practice statute was last updated in 1976.  This scope of practice victory was achieved through extensive grass … Read more

We celebrated Ava‘s birthday with lunch at Tribeca Restaurant near the office, and took part in the Greater Seattle Business Association’s annual Seattle harbor cruise.  It was a great celebration and we had lots of fun.  Ava made connections with many professionals from around the area and won a prize.

There are several choices for lot parking, marked numbers 1-3 on the map below.  You may park there or other nearby lots.  Street parking is difficult to find, often regulated with tow away zones, and therefore not recommended.  Please give yourself an extra 30 minutes to look for street parking, and pay close attention to … Read more

July 19 marked an important milestone for the American Podiatric Medical Association‘s VA Provider Equity Act, H.R. 1058, as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) indicated their support for the bill in a letter to its primary sponsor, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH).  Dr. Wenstrup, who is board-certified by … Read more

Dr. Hoy attended this year’s annual conference of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association from April 28-30, 2017.  As part of the State’s requirements for licensure, 100 hours of continuing education is required every two years, and this meeting is a part of that.  The conference took place at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington. … Read more

Our office has been meeting the foot and ankle medical and surgical needs of the faculty, staff and students of the University of Washington.  An alumnus of the University (1994, Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology), Dr. Hoy is a Teaching Associate in the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. … Read more

If you and your family live in Capitol Hill or First Hill, quality foot and ankle medical and surgical care is not too far away. We serve individuals and families living in the nearby neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, First Hill, Central District and Madrona.  It is easy to come Downtown for advanced care. We provide comprehensive, … Read more

Dr. Hoy has been performing his foot surgeries at Swedish Medical Center Ballard campus since September 1, 2015.  This is for higher efficiency, quality and patient satisfaction since the hospital restructured as described below. Ian Wright, MD, Vice President of Perioperative Services at Swedish Seattle, explains the rationale for the change: Swedish Seattle (First Hill and Cherry … Read more