Clinical

Dr. Hoy attended The Podiatry Institute’s Pacific Coast Conference which took place August 3-6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Portland, Oregon.  The following are topics of the continuing education lectures he attended on August 5: Ultrasonic debridement of plantar fascia and Achilles MRI of the foot and ankle Surgical considerations for the neuropathic patient … Read more

Dr. Hoy attended The Podiatry Institute’s Pacific Coast Conference which took place August 3-6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Portland, Oregon.  The following are topics of the continuing education lectures he attended on August 4: Overlapping 5th toe Plantar incision for neuroma excision Digital mucoid cysts Open excision of plantar heel spur, nerve decompression, … Read more

Dr. Hoy attended The Podiatry Institute’s Pacific Coast Conference which took place August 3-6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Portland, Oregon.  The following are topics of the continuing education lectures he attended on August 3: Tendon repair Achilles tendon rupture and repair Complications after bone anchors for use in retrocalcaneal exostosis Plates and nails … Read more

Take the orthotic and turn it upside down so that the shell is facing up. Take the insole out of your shoe, the one in which you plan to use the orthotic, one you wear a lot, or one that represents the size of shoes you wear.  Make sure it’s the correct side as the … Read more

Please observe the following instructions to ensure that you are optimizing the use of foot orthotics made specifically for you.  Thank you. Instructions on Trimming Orthotics 1.  Your orthotics should be worn on a gradual break-in schedule.  Please do not wear them full time without an acclimation period.  Wear your orthotics one hour the first day, … Read more

Peripheral arterial disease is a condition when not enough blood flow reaches the foot.  The blood circulation to the foot is the most important vital sign.  It is the determining factor of whether wounds, infections and surgeries can heal, or become worse and gangrenous.  Smokers and diabetics are at risk for poor circulation, as well … Read more

Flatfoot conditions can occur in the pediatric population.  Flat foot can cause pain and fatigue and keep children from playing.  There may be more severe conditions that are rigid and may need further invention such as casting or surgery. What Is Pediatric Flatfoot? Flatfoot is common in both children and adults. When this deformity occurs … Read more

Dr. Jinwah John Hoy is a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon who serves the Greater Seattle area, including West Seattle and Burien.  He provides comprehensive non-surgical and surgical care for all foot and ankle conditions from his office in Downtown Seattle as well as surgery and inpatient care at Swedish Medical Center.  Though not a native … Read more

Podiatrists provide comprehensive and integrated medical and surgical care to the foot and ankle.  However, they are part of a team of healthcare professionals.  This approach was emphasized during Dr. Hoy’s residency training.  This is a list of just some of the many types of professionals to whom we refer to help our patients get the … Read more