General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Primary Care
  It is necessary for you to check with your HMO and/or PPO for any special requirements. If you have an HMO and/or PPO that requires a referral from your Primary Care Physician (PCP), we ask that you call your PCP to verify that one has been done. We ask that you bring a copy of the referral to your appointment. If you arrive without this information, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment until a referral has been completed. We cannot wait until you are here for your appointment to verify that a referral has been performed.

Radiologist

• MRI
  We have a staff of over 60 employees with the experience and knowledge to provide the best care for your patients foot and ankle conditions. We also have access to on-site X-ray, MRI, casting and bracing for fast, convenient treatment. And referring a patient to OFAC takes just minutes.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  My practice is built on the belief that experience comes from involvement, in understanding my patients, providing industry leadership and looking into the future through innovation and research. I have served as the medical director of the Foot and Ankle Division at Dublin Methodist Hospital, Vice Chair of Surgery at Dublin Methodist Hospital, and as a board member for the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. I continue to support advanced medical education as the Director of the Foot & Ankle Service for the Doctors Hospital Residency program. I have published numerous scientific publications and on a regular basis lecture nationally and internationally.
• Arthroscopy
  Fellows will encounter a broad range of foot and ankle pathology, with a focus on sports, ankle replacement, arthroscopy, and complex hindfoot and forefoot reconstruction. Our fellowship places heavy emphasis on the development of the fellow's surgical skills. This is accomplished by providing fellows an appropriate level of autonomy in an intensive hands-on clinical and surgical environment. Individually, each fellow will have the opportunity to participate in approximately 700 surgical cases comprising over 2,000 procedures. This fellowship offers an in-depth experience within the business aspects of surgery including office management, product development, and operational efficiency. A unique 1-year experience designed to prepare the highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon for a changing healthcare environment. The OFA fellowship bond is strong. All graduating fellows become lifelong members of the OFA family and are included in educational endeavors, publication projects, product development opportunities, and regular reunion meetings.
• Wound Care
  Specializing in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, diabetic care and lower extremity wound care our surgeons are also thought leaders in their respective specialties. We provide our multi-disciplinary team with the ongoing resources needed to excel in research, innovation, and total patient satisfaction.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  My goal as your doctor is to get you back on your feet as quickly and safely as possible. Through research and advanced studies, we've perfected minimally invasive surgical techniques for several common foot & ankle conditions, including the DynaBunion 4D and MiniBunion 3D bunion procedures. Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) offers many benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced number of incisions, faster recovery, reduced pain and less scarring.
• Ankle Surgery
  Many of our surgeons are fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. This means that in addition to completing an internship and surgical residency, each physician has devoted an additional year of study focused on foot and ankle surgery.
• Bunion Surgery
• Joint Replacement
  In addition to training residents and fellows in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Hyer actively educates surgeons from around the world each year.  In fact, Dr. Hyer is THE foot and ankle surgeon to other surgeons and their families. Dr. Hyer and his team pioneer new techniques and research, working to solve some of medicine’s toughest challenges, including cartilage and stem cell research and developing ankle joint replacement devices.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and came to Columbus to do a rotation with the OFA physicians. I returned to Ohio for residency, and following graduation I entered active duty service with the United States Air Force (USAF) and was stationed at Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan. I spent four years there, treating the men, women, and families of the armed forces and was promoted to Chief of Orthopedic Surgery of the 374th Medical Group.
• Bunions
  A bunion (hallux valgus) is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the big toe, causing a bump to grow. Pointed-toe shoes that squeeze the foot such as high heels and cowboy boots can contribute to the development of bunions.
• Arthroscopy
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Hudson, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is Board Certified in both Foot and Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also designated as a Certified Wound Specialist by the American Board of Wound Management.

Plastic Surgeons

• Hammertoe Surgery

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Frostbite
  Dr. Hudson has authored numerous scholarly publications pertaining to complex foot and ankle pathology such as; the diabetic Charcot foot, Pre-dislocation Syndrome of the Lesser MPJ and Frostbite. In addition, he authored an article which improved upon the Syme’s Ankle Amputation technique. Dr. Hudson has been the recipient of numerous honors and distinctions including the American Heart Association 2001 Heart Saver Award and the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Proficiency in Podiatric Medicine Award.
• Calluses
  Starting out flexible and becoming rigid over time, toes that are squished day after day become fixed in the curled position and will not straighten out. Pressure builds up at the end of the toe and over the joints, causing painful calluses to develop.
• Lesions
  Osteochondritis dissecans occurs at the top of the talus. Most of these lesions are thought to be caused by injury to the bone underneath the joint surface by a twisting injury. Some are actual chip type fractures, while others may result from injury to the bone’s blood supply causing an area of the bone to actually die.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  A dynamic point of view is how I describe my combination of training as a MD Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery. As a consulting physician for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets and The Ohio State University Department of Athletics I deal with highly competitive athletes but I spend most my time with the community champion chasing the goal of personal fitness. My practice is built on being a devoted patient advocate who strongly believes that the quality of education and training make a difference in treatment outcomes.
• Physical Therapy
  Most of the surgery that we perform requires immobilization afterward, and each type has a different recovery time. Ligaments take an average of 6 weeks to heal, so we immobilize the leg to make sure the repair does not spread apart. Next, we allow progressive weight-bearing and motion in two cast phases followed by physical therapy to rehabilitate our patients back to strength and balance.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  An ankle sprain is a common injury and usually occurs when the ankle is twisted, causing injury to the soft tissue of the ankle.
• Manual Therapy
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  A native of Fall Creek, WI, I received my Fellowship training here at OFAC, under the guidance and expertise of our world renowned surgeons. Prior to the fellowship, I completed an extensive three-year surgical residency at Gundersen Medical Foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving as Co-Chief Resident. I received my Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and graduated top of the class.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Problems that affect the Achilles tendon are common among active middle-aged people. The problems cause pain at the back of the calf and can result in a rupture of the Achilles tendon in severe cases.
• Ankle Instability
  The best part of my job is helping my patients get back to doing the activities they love. I enjoy treating ankle instability and other foot and ankle ailments. These conditions can arise from general 'wear & tear,' old sports injuries or other trauma that tend to cause pain and difficulty with daily activities long after the initial onset. Whether treating with therapy, bracing or surgery; getting these patients back to their desired activity with less pain and improved function is rewarding and can make a major impact on their life.
• Ankle Sprain
  The diagnosis of an ankle sprain is usually made by physical examination of the ankle with x-rays to make sure that none of the bones of the ankle are fractured. If your doctor suspects that there is a complete rupture of the ligaments, he or she may order stress x-rays, as well. These x-rays are taken while someone twists or “stresses†the ligaments. Also an MRI of the injured ankle will give the surgeon the ability to evaluate the ankle ligaments as well as the surrounding tendons.
• Bunions Problems
  Dr. Santrock has a special interest in Hallux Valgus (bunions), and is the co-inventor of the Lapiplasty® 3-D Bunion Correction System. His extensive research in this area has led to improved patient outcomes and expedited recovery. Dr. Santrock also has significant interests in total ankle arthroplasty, surgical optimization, orthobiologics, and weight-bearing CT imaging.
• Calluses
• Hammertoes
  Claw toes and Hammertoes are fairly common conditions among people in cultures that wear shoes. In most cases, these problems can be traced to improperly fitting shoes.
• Heel Spurs
  Plantar fasciitis is a condition that is sometimes called a “heel spur.†There are probably many underlying causes of heel pain and some physicians feel that it is probably more accurate to simply make a diagnosis of “heel pain†rather than try and define an absolute cause in every instance.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Neuroma
  A Morton’s neuroma is a condition that causes pain in the foot due to swelling or tumor of the small nerves of the foot.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  The diagnosis of plantar fasciitis is generally made after the history and physical examination. There are several conditions that can cause heel pain and plantar fasciitis must be distinguished from these conditions. An x-ray can rule out a stress fracture of the calcaneus and show whether a bone spur is present that is large enough to actually cause problems. Laboratory investigation may be necessary in some cases to rule out a systemic illness causing the heel pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter’s syndrome, or ankylosing spondylitis.
• Podiatric Surgery
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