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Foot and Ankle
Foot and Ankle
The Orthopaedic Surgeons at UK Healthcare are among the nation’s leading experts in the treatment of foot and ankle problems. Patients travel from around the country to receive advanced care for feet and ankles from our physicians, who are all fellowship-trained. To learn more about Graduate Medical Education at UK, click here.
From simple hammertoes to complex deformed arthritic ankles, our foot and ankle service handles a wide variety of disorders, including:
- Ankle and foot fractures
- Flat feet
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Heel pain
- Ankle instability
- Diabetic problems
- Hammertoes
- Ankle and foot deformities
Foot and Ankle Faculty
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Christina Leigh Howard, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Chief, Division of Forensic Pediatrics
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Stevie Hoyng, MD
GME Program:
Bowling Green - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bowling GreenSummary:
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Brad Hubbard, PhD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Research Physiologist, Lexington VA Healthcare System
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Jacob Hubbuch, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - GeneralSummary:
Year: PGY-3 Hometown: London, KYWhy did you choose the University of Kentucky?
Having attended medical school at UK, I saw how the residents are competent clinically and operatively. Residents are exposed to high volume… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Running; Tennis; Snow-skiing; Cooking; Bread-making; Playing with my dog.