New York Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Schaumburg, Illinois (September 21, 2026) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Scott J. Ellis, MD, was named President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for the surgical and nonoperative treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Ellis will serve on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AOFAS.
As president of the 2,600-member society, Dr. Ellis plans to support initiatives to collaborate with orthopaedic societies and federations around the world. In addition, Dr. Ellis will focus on recruiting orthopaedic residents into foot and ankle to grow the subspecialty and the AOFAS. The education and training for a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon consist of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and a fellowship year of specialized surgical training.
