Dr. Wayne A. Hurst, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Wayne A. Hurst, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

Dr. Hurst is a highly trained and qualified podiatrist with extensive expertise in all facets of his work. He has been in practice for over two decades and is currently serving patients at his private practice, Foot Specialists of Austin, Cedar Park, and Georgetown. 

Firmly believing a patient does not have a leg to stand on without a healthy foot and ankle, he specializes in addressing foot issues such as arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, gout, ankle pain, warts, and fungal nails. He has special interests and experience in pediatric and adult flat feet, surgical reconstruction, bunion correction and chronic heel pain treatment.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Hurst completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While he worked as an EMT, he completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. W.M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Shortly after, he completed his residency in podiatric surgery in Dallas, Texas with well-respected physicians who specialize in podiatry and orthopedics. 

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS), the doctor is board-certified in podiatric medicine and podiatric surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process. 

On a professional level, he is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. He constantly pushes himself to grow as a specialist by acquiring continuing education credits to discover the latest, safest, and most effective treatments in podiatry.

Prior to establishing Foot Specialists, Dr. Hurst practiced at a podiatry center in Central Texas, where he conducted comprehensive treatments, both surgical and nonsurgical, for foot and ankle conditions.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Happily married, Dr. Hurst and his wife have two beautiful daughters. When he is not working, he enjoys hunting, scuba diving, and spending quality time with his family.

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