What Is Neuropathy?Neuropathy is a condition involving damage to the nerves of the body. It can affect nerves anywhere, but when it impacts the peripheral nervous system — the network connecting the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and organs — it is known as peripheral neuropathy. This condition is most common in the … Read more

We specialize in diabetic foot care and limb preservation.  Limb preservation involves preventing and treating wounds that can lead to infections and gangrene (tissue death) that often leads to amputation. If you are diabetic it’s important to learn how to properly take care of your feet. This may prevent possible infections that many diabetic patients … Read more

Vascular testing is performed in an outside laboratory to determine whether adequate blood flow exists to heal a surgery or a wound.  It is also done to determine whether there is a blood clot in the leg or to diagnose other problems in the arteries or veins, such as varicose veins. Varicose veins are a … Read more

Our office treats bunions by treating the cause and the symptoms, including bunion surgery. If the joint on the bottom of the big toe is enlarged, this foot condition may be referred to as a bunion. There may be considerable inflammation, which can possibly lead to additional bone growth. Patients who experience bunions often have … Read more

Bunions are a very common condition seen in our office.  A bunion is not a corn or a callus.  It is a bump on the base of the big toe, actually a bone that is protruding.  The bone is called the first metatarsal, located behind the big toe bone.  When there is an increase between … Read more

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