J. Michael Miller, DPM
Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon located in Avon, Indiana
Biography
J. Michael Miller, DPM is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and pediatric foot problems. He sees patients in Indianapolis and Avon, IN. Dr. Miller has been in practice in the Indianapolis area for over 30 years.
Dr. Miller grew up in Kokomo, IN. He received a B.A. in Chemistry from Indiana University then went on to attend the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Following podiatric medical school, Miller completed a surgical residency at Loyola University Medical Center in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and then an AO trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington Hospital in Seattle.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Miller has performed over 30,000 surgical procedures. In an effort to give back to his profession, Miller serves as the Director of Fellowship Training at the Indy Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship that he established in 2004.
When he’s not working, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his wife, their four grown children, and son-in-law. He also enjoys adventurous outdoor activities including water skiing, wake surfing, mountain biking, and dirt biking.
Specialties
Foot & Ankle Conditions Treated:
- Bunions
- Heel Pain (Heel Spur/Plantar Fasciitis)
- Ingrown Toenails
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankle Sprains/Instability
- Hammertoes
- Flat Feet
- High Arch Pain
- Foot & Ankle Arthritis
- Calluses/Corns
- Neuromas
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery Services:
- Bunion Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Surgical Treatment of Arthritis
- Bone Spur Surgery
- Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction/Rupture Repair
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Foot & Ankle Fracture Repair
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Foot & Ankle Fusion Procedures
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Laser Surgery
Education
Undergraduate
Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Cum Laude
Medical School
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Valedictorian; Summa Cum Laude
Residency
Loyola University Medical System, Podiatric/Foot & Ankle Surgery Residency
Fellowship
University of Washington Medical School/Harborview Medical Center, AO Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Foot & Ankle
Sports Medicine
Dr. Miller's Locations
J. Michael Miller, DPM practices at the Midwest Center for Joint Replacement location Avon, Indiana.
What our patients say about Dr. Miller
Dr. Miller's Publications
J. Michael Miller, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, has an extensive background in his field. In addition to authoring several published works, he has contributed to collaborative publications, advancing the field of orthopedic surgery through evidence-based insights and innovative approaches. Dr. Miller’s contributions to medical literature underscore a commitment to staying at the forefront of orthopedic advancements.
Publications
Foot and Ankle Specialist “Tibiocalcaneal Arthrodesis with 3D-Titanium Implants for Management of Critical Sized Osseous Defects of the Hindfoot Ankle” Vol. XX no. X, pp.1.10. March 2026
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery” Anterior Ankle Incision Healing Complications with and without Tourniquet use & a Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study” Vol. 62, No.2, p 304-309. March 2023
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “The Rule of the Plantaris in Intramuscular Gastrocnemius Equinus Correction” Vol. 62, No. 2, p.272-274. March 2023
McGlamry’s Foot and Ankle Surgery “Triple Arthrodesis” Fifth Edition, Vol. 1, Chapter 25, p. 505-528. December 2021
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “Deep Peroneal Neurectomy for Midfoot Arthritis” Vol. 60 No.2, p.276-282. March 2021
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “Green Bone: Minocycline-Induced Discoloration of Bone Rarely Reported in Foot and Ankle” Vol. 57 No. 4 p. 801-807. July 2018
Foot and Ankle Quarterly “Role of Plantar Plate and Surgical Reconstruction Techniques on StaticStability of Lesser Metatarsal phalangeal Joints: A Biomechanical Study” Commentary Review, Vol. 28, No. 2. July 2017
Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery “Lateral Column of Foot Arthroplasty with Interpositional Fascia Lata Graft” Vol. 16, No. 1, p. 34-40. March 2017
Foot & Ankle Specialist “Failed Achilles Tendon Reconstruction” Vol. 9, No. 3, p. 241-244. June 2016
Foot & Ankle Specialist “DPM Foot and Ankle Fellowships” Vol. 6, No. 5, p. 356–363. October 2013
Foot & Ankle Specialist “Contemporary Trends in Operating Room Efficiency” Vol. 6, No. 2, p. 125-131. April 2013
Podiatry Management “The Multi Trench Technique for 1st Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis” Vol. 32, No. 3, p. 119-122. March 2013
McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery “Plantar Foot Surgery: Fourth Edition, Vol. 1, Chapter 41, p. 513-524. April 2012
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “A Preliminary review of the use of Deep Peroneal Neurectomy For the Treatment of Painful Midtarsal and Tarsometatarsal Arthritis” Vol. 51, p. 464-467. April 2012
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “Inverted Z-Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Deformity Correction: Intermediate-Term Results in SS Patients” Vol. 50, No. 1, p. 55-61. January 2011
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “Chevron Arthrodesis of the Interphalangeal Joint for Hammer Toe Correction” Vol. 49 (2010) p. 194 –196. March 2010
Podiatry Today “How to Minimize Post-Operative Pain After Reconstructive Foot Surgery” July 2003, p. 86-89. July 2003
Foot and Ankle Quarterly Audio Lecture “Hallux Limitus/Rigidus: Reconstructive Surgery Versus Arthrodesis” Vol. 14, No. 2. October 2001
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery “Amputation for Infection or Ischemia” Vol. 14, No. 4, p. 667-89. October 1997
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “The Foot as a Primary Site for Distant Metastatic Infection” Vol. 33, No. 6, p. 567-71. November 1994
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery “The Inverted Z Bunionectomy: Quantitative Analysis of the Scarf and Inverted Scarf Bunionectomy Osteotomies in Fresh Cadaveric Matched Pair Specimens” Vol. 33, No. 5, p. 455-62. September 1994
The Contemporary Podiatric Physician “Wound Healing: An Introductory Clinical Approach Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 38-42. May 1992