Practice · Foot & Ankle

Foot & Ankle

Hee Seung Nam, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon · Area of practice

I treat hallux valgus (bunion), ankle fractures and pain, fifth metatarsal fractures and diabetic foot. The foot and ankle are common sites of fractures and ligament injuries from falls and sprains.

Conditions I treat

• Hallux valgus (bunion)
• Ankle fractures and pain
• Fifth metatarsal fracture
• Diabetic foot

Foot and ankle in the surgical record

Based on operations I performed as the primary surgeon from March 2023 to October 2026. Details are on The Surgical Record in Numbers. These numbers are meant to describe my clinical experience; they do not guarantee treatment results and are not for comparison with other physicians.

Related columns

• Hallux valgus: when should you think about surgery?How it is assessed, shoes and braces, and when to consider surgery · 2026.10.28Foot & Ankle
• Fifth metatarsal base fracture: is a cast always necessary?Treatment options for the fracture diagnosed after an ankle sprain · 2025.12.25Foot & AnkleFractures & Bone Health

Other areas of practice

• Knee
• Hip
• Shoulder
• Hand & Elbow
• Fractures & Sports Injuries
• Lumps & Tumors