Dr. James Hong, a native of Merrillville, brings extensive foot and ankle surgical expertise to Methodist Hospitals. During his medical training he received Scholl College Distinguished Scholar Award as well as many other honor society awards. He is Board Certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rear Foot/Ankle Surgery.

His practice focuses on trauma, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He utilizes surgery as a last resort when all other conservative measures have failed. His secondary languages include Spanish and Chinese.

• Board Certifications

  Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

  Board Certified, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

• Education and Training

  Medical School - Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

  Medical School - Indiana University (Undergraduate)

  Medical School - Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

  Residency - St Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center

• Specialties

  Foot and Ankle Surgery

  Podiatry