Clinical

There are many causes of foot pain.  Dr. Hoy is trained, certified and experienced to examine all of the systems of the foot to ascertain and treat the cause of your foot pain. There are several foot conditions that may produce considerable pain. Fractures, sprains and Achilles tendon injuries may all be among common foot … Read more

It is very important to establish a diagnosis for a wart, which is a viral infection.  We offer home, in-office and surgical treatments for warts. There are many different types of warts, and a condition known as plantar warts appear on the sole of the foot. While warts on other parts of the body may … Read more

We treat foot and ankle injuries at all stages, from urgent care for recent injuries to care for chronic injuries that have residual pain. The ankle is considered to be one of the more stable joints in the body when compared to the body’s numerous other joints. When we walk, run, or jump, the ankle … Read more

We treat acute gout with medications to get the pain under control and refer the patient back to their primary care physician for long-term control. The general cause of a condition referred to as gout is an excess of uric acid that accumulates in the body. The big toe is typically affected, and obvious symptoms … Read more

We treat flat feet, also known as pes planus, with over-the-counter and custom functional foot orthotics. The condition referred to as flat feet which is also known as fallen arches, occurs when the arch is absent from the sole of the foot. As a result, the feet may point outward as the foot rolls to … Read more

Our office treats ingrown toenails with topical and oral antibiotics, and temporary and permanent surgical procedures If the side of the toenail has grown into the skin, you may have a condition referred to as an ingrown toenail. It is typically a painful ailment and is often amplified when touched or put into a shoe. … Read more

Our office treats ankle sprains with immobilization, range of motion exercises and extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Real Madrid announced that Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a slight ankle sprain in the team’s 2-2 draw with Barcelona. Ronaldo suffered the injury when Barcelona defender Gerard Pique ran into him from behind on the field. Ronaldo was seen … Read more

Our office treats Morton’s neuromas with corticosteroid injections, metatarsal padding and surgical excision. There are several nerves that are located between the bones of the foot, and a condition referred to as Morton’s neuroma will typically affect the nerves between the third and fourth toes. Dr. Morton discovered this condition in 1876 and appropriately named … Read more

One of the most important aspects of successfully treating foot and ankle conditions is to assess what activities and how much the patient is on their feet.  The goal of podiatric medical and surgical treatment is to get the patient back to doing their favorite activities, including work and sport. If you are involved in … Read more

Dr. Hoy uses the VIP approach to ulcer care and limb preservation.  This stands for vascular, infection, pressure. Vascular: It is important to make sure there is enough circulation to heal the ulcer or wound.  If the patient has poor circulation, the nutrients and healing factors may not be able to get to the wound … Read more