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Dr. Scott Van Aman is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His practice focuses on arthritis, athletic injuries, diabetic complications, fractures, neuromuscular disorders, and acquired deformity of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Van Aman completed medical school and residency at The Ohio State University and continued his training with a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where he helped provide foot and ankle care for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. Dr. Van Aman is active in ongoing research to advance the field of foot and ankle surgery.
He and his wife Debbie have two sons, Charlie and Jack.
Dr. Van Aman offers specialized expert care in the following areas:
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Arthritis Reconstruction & Fusion
- Bunion and Hammer Toe
- Flat Foot Correction
- Fracture Care
To view Dr. Van Aman’s presentation from the 2019 Orthopedic ONE Sports Medicine Symposium, click here.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Achilles Tendon – Tear, Rupture, Injury
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain – Sprained Ankle
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ankle Instability
- Calcaneus Fracture
- Metatarsal Fracture
- Stress Fracture
- Drop Foot – Foot Drop
- Bunions
- High Arch – Cavus Foot
- Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (OLT)
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
614-827-8701 FAX
Surgery Locations
Education
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Medical Degree:
The Ohio State University -
Orthopedic Residency:
The Ohio State University -
Fellowship:
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital fellowship training program; Baltimore Maryland -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Former Assistant Team Physician, Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles -
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023
Associations
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Riverside Family Practice, Ohio University DO School -
Research
Orthopedic ONE's Sports Medicine Symposium
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