Dr. John J. Murphy

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 Phantom Limb Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Bunions, Claw Foot, and Hammer Toe.