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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
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
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
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
Click here to view Dr. Hoy’s credentials. The quality of medical school and residency training makes a difference in practice. Dr. Hoy’s podiatric medical school education and residency was based out of a world-class medical school and hospital system, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). During Dr. Hoy’s medical school years at the California … 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