Christopher F. Hyer, DPM

Fellowship Trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Education

 

Dr. Hyer graduated from Berry College, in Rome Georgia with a BS in Biology, followed by four years of podiatric medical school at Kent State in Cleveland Ohio.  Dr. Hyer then attended The Ohio State University Medical Center for his internship and Foot & Ankle Surgery Residency. Dr. Hyer further set himself apart by completing a 2-year Foot & Ankle Surgery Center Fellowship at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio, one of the top fellowships in the country   Lastly, Dr. Hyer completed his Master of Science in Clinical Research & Education at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.

Why Choose Dr. Hyer?

Dr. Hyer and his family have been part-time Montana residents for 7 years and are excited to now be living here full-time. He is an internationally known foot and ankle expert and has authored over 175 scholarly articles in leading foot and ankle journals as well as numerous chapters and several textbooks.

Dr. Hyer and his team pioneer new techniques and research, working to solve some of medicine’s toughest challenges including cartilage and stem cell research and joint replacement. He is one of the leading ankle joint replacement experts in the United States.

In addition to having trained dozens of resident and fellow physicians in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Hyer actively educated surgeons from around the world each year. In fact, Dr. Hyer is THE foot and ankle surgeon to other surgeons and their families.

Patient-centered approach

Trust in knowing that Dr. Hyer and his team only offer surgery when it’s the best option to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Most foot and ankle problems can be managed with non-operative, conservative means. When surgery is needed, know that Dr. Hyer will use his extensive experience and training to expertly correct the problem and guide you to the best recovery possible. Other medical professionals know this too—that’s why Dr. Hyer has served dozens of nurses, physicians and surgeons from around the world as patients, just like you.

Specialties

Dr. Hyer specializes in all foot and ankle problems, from sports injuries and foot arthritis to complex reconstructions and total joint replacement.

• Foot and ankle fractures & sprains
• Total ankle joint replacement (TAR)
• Bunion correction
• Plantar fasciitis
• Sports injuries
• Foot & ankle arthritis
• Achilles tendon disorders
• Cartilage injuries

Interests

Dr Hyer and his wife reside in Bozeman with their dog Chloe and have two grown sons who also live in the Bozeman area. When not at work, Dr Hyer enjoys fishing and hiking with his family and spending as much time outdoors as possible.