Howard County Foot & Ankle is a state-of-the-art podiatry practice located in Columbia, Maryland. Led by Christina Bui, DPM, MPH, the team’s mission is to administer expert medical care and quality patient education to individuals of all ages living throughout the DMV area. Dr. Bui and the Howard County Foot & Ankle team offer personable, attentive care for a variety of ailments affecting the foot and ankle. They offer various innovative treatments, including numerous minimally invasive foot and ankle procedures, that can help you regain or preserve your mobility so you can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle for years to come. Dr. Christina Bui is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon serving patients in Howard County and surrounding areas. She specializes in comprehensive conservative and surgical care of the foot and ankle. She is an expert in heel pain, foot and ankle arthritis, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities, fracture care, limb salvage, amputation prevention, wound care, total ankle replacement, and foot and ankle deformity correction. At Howard County Foot & Ankle, foot and ankle surgery is typically only recommended after conservative measures have failed to offer you meaningful relief. However, Dr. Bui is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon who can help ensure favorable outcomes that ultimately enhance your mobility and quality of life. Dr. Christina Bui completed her reconstructive fellowship in Columbus, Ohio and surgical residency in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned both her medical degree and master’s degree in Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia. Prior to that, she graduated from Yale University and now she is happy to call Maryland home and serve patients here. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease.

Hayden Hoffler is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Hoffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center is a boutique private practice founded by Dr. Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, dedicated to overall patient well-being and foot health. With a personalized approach, the practice blends cutting-edge surgical techniques with compassionate care to deliver exceptional outcomes for both children and adults. Dr. Abawi is a foot and ankle surgeon who brings advanced expertise and innovation to her patients. She also serves on the Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, where she helps shape the future of podiatric care across the state. Her clinical expertise spans sports injuries, ankle and foot arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot reconstruction, Charcot deformity, and advanced diabetic wound care. She is recognized as one of the first surgeons on the East Coast to perform minimally invasive bunion and hammertoe surgery and has fellowship training in pediatric congenital deformities, including clubfoot and flatfoot, making her uniquely qualified to treat both adult and pediatric complex cases. Dr. Abawi is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and leads her Columbia-based private practice, where she provides comprehensive services ranging from custom orthotics and fracture management to advanced wound healing therapies and state-of-the-art minimally invasive corrective surgery. Widely respected for her expertise and compassionate care, Dr. Abawi accepts a broad range of insurance plans. She is committed to helping patients restore function, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love with confidence. Dr. Abawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Bunions, Claw Foot, and Hammer Toe.

Dr. Benjamin Elgamil caters to patients of all ages with foot and ankle concerns. He is a native of Maryland and has treated thousands of patients. Dr. Elgamil earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University. He went on to spend three years of comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency training in the Aria Health System at the Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA. During this time, Dr. Elgamil served as Chief Resident and focused on conservative treatments and innovative surgical correction of foot and ankle fracture care, diabetic limb salvage, and deformity correction. Dr. Elgamil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

John Murphy is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

Scott Nutter is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Nutter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Nutter is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Halayko is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Halayko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Halayko is currently accepting new patients.

Evan Yoo is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Athlete's Foot. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

Hyman Gottlieb is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gottlieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Manish Pabla is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Pabla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Bunions, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Pabla is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Liss is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Clarksville, Maryland. Dr. Liss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Liss is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Lipton is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

Daniel Perez is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Perez has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Synovitis. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

Noman Siddiqui is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Randallstown, Maryland. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tabes Dorsalis, Hammer Toe, Claw Foot, and Osteotomy. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

Colonel James Ficke, M.D., is Robert A. Robinson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also orthopaedist-in-chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is nationally renowned as an expert on the treatment of complex foot and ankle patients, lower extremity trauma patients and amputees. Dr. Ficke received his M.D. from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 1987. He completed a transitional internship at Madigan Army Medical Center, and finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center. He also completed an AO fellowship in Trauma in Munich Germany, and a foot and ankle fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Prior to his current position, Dr. Ficke was chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. He also served the U.S. Army Surgeon General as the senior advisor on policy and personnel for orthopaedics and extremity injuries for seven years. During his deployment as deputy commander of clinical services at the 228th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq, from 2004 to 2005, he was the senior orthopedic surgeon, treating more than 600 U.S. soldiers and Iraqi patients for war injuries. Dr. Ficke has received numerous awards for his skills as a surgeon and educator, as well as two dozen military decorations and awards including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medals. His service earned him the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons’ prestigious 2010 Colonel Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award, and The Surgeon General's 2010 Major General Lewis Aspey Mologne Award. He has served as the co-chair of the Extremity War Injury Symposium sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 2005. Dr. Ficke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ear Barotrauma, Contracture Deformity, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Fasciotomy.

Aree Saed is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Saed has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Gangrene, Hammer Toe, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Saed is currently accepting new patients.

Ruth Devadas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Devadas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Devadas is currently accepting new patients.

Brittany Mayer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Mayer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Corns and Calluses, Metatarsalgia, and Osteotomy. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

Olga Gonzalez is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Foot Drop, Flat Feet, and Tendinitis. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

Cathy Cimaglia is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Cimaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis. Dr. Cimaglia is currently accepting new patients.