Scott M. Hoffman, DPM

Scott M. Hoffman, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon at Midwest Center for Joint Replacement (MCJR), serving patients in Avon. Dr. Hoffman specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, surgical correction of bunion deformity, ankle replacement surgery, sports medicine, and pediatric foot problems.

Hoffman received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois, then completed medical school at Des Moines University, ranked 2^nd in his class. Hoffman completed residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. He moved to the Indianapolis area in 2014, where he completed a Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship with American Health Network, then stayed on as a partner physician until joining MCJR in 2026.

A devoted runner, Hoffman has a special interest in treating athletes for lower extremity injuries including shin splints, orthopedic management issues, and plantar fasciitis. He also has extensive training in pediatric flatfoot surgery and enjoys treating pediatric patients.

Outside of the OR, Hoffman keeps busy at home, raising 5 children alongside his wife, who is also a foot & ankle surgeon. He spends a lot of time at the Carmel Swim Club with his kids, and is often training for local road races. He plays guitar and enjoys attending concerts with his wife. If you’re a runner, you may spot him volunteering at a local race or doing injury screenings around town.

Foot & Ankle Conditions Treated:

• Bunions
• Heel Pain (Heel Spur/Plantar Fasciitis)
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Ankle Sprains/Instability
• Hammertoes
• Flat Feet
• High Arch Pain
• Foot & Ankle Arthritis
• Neuromas
• Ingrown Toenails

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

Undergraduate
University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Finance; Graduated with Honors

Medical School
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Residency
St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Fellowship
American Health Network Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Primary and Revision Foot & Ankle Reconstruction