Dr. Jacob Huffman, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Jacob Huffman, who serves patients in Casselberry and Oviedo, Florida.

Dr. Huffman is a board certified podiatric surgeon at Modern Foot & Ankle, seeing patients at the Casselberry and Oviedo clinics in Florida. 

His approach is marked by a commitment to providing comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of podiatric conditions, ensuring that each patient receives individualized and effective treatment tailored to their unique foot and ankle requirements. His expertise extends to various areas, including sports medicine, minimally-invasive surgical techniques, arthroscopy, as well as the correction of bunions and hammertoes. 

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.® Modern Foot & Ankle has reshaped the patient experience and curated a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. The board certified physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Central Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

Born and raised in Central Florida, Dr. Huffman earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa followed by his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he was awarded with a distinct honor in clinical excellence. He then completed a comprehensive three-year surgical program at the Miami VA Medical Center.

During residency, Dr. Huffman underwent extensive training in reconstructive rearfoot procedures, including ankle stabilization and ligament reconstruction, and gained significant experience performing minimally-invasive procedures for bunion correction. He credits his program with providing access to the orthopedic field’s latest research findings and cultivating within him a knowledge-driven ideology that he carries over to Modern Foot & Ankle.

An Orlando area native, Dr. Huffman is proud to care for the community that helped shape him as a doctor. He maintains affiliations with respected medical facilities, including AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Hospital, AdventHealth Apopka Hospital, Oviedo Medical Center, and Maitland Surgery Center, further reinforcing his dedication to delivering top-notch podiatric care.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Huffman is an active member of both the Florida Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. In addition, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which offers a comprehensive board qualification and certification process in podiatric medicine and orthopedics.

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.

In his spare time, Dr. Huffman enjoys vacationing, hiking, kayaking, and taking care of his cats, Meeko and Marci. 

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