Bryan D. Den Hartog Assumes AOFAS Presidency

Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Bryan D. Den Hartog, M.D., is the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society’s (AOFAS) new president. In addition to leading the Society as president, Den Hartog will serve on the Board of Directors of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AOFAS.
 
As president of the 2,500-member society, Den Hartog’s main goal is to maximize the value of AOFAS membership by expanding robust educational programming, creating resources to improve practice efficiencies, and providing structure to encourage the next generation of foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons to grow in leadership roles.
 
“I am looking forward to leading the Society that has meant so much to me professionally and personally,” said Den Hartog. “I will work with the AOFAS Board of Directors and staff to remain the world leader for ankle foot and ankle education, research, innovation, and advocacy while focusing on inclusivity and transparency.”
 
Den Hartog earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Currently, he is a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Minnesota. 
 
Inspired by mentors and past AOFAS presidents, Mark S. Myerson, M.D., and Jeffrey E. Johnson, M.D., Den Hartog has pursued leadership roles, education, and innovation throughout his career.
 
Den Hartog served as president of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation from 2015 to 2018 and treasurer from 2018 to 2020. He has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has several patents for design and development of orthopedic implants that are used around the world.
 
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) mobilizes foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy. As the premier global organization for foot and ankle care, AOFAS delivers events and resources for continuous education, funds and promotes innovative research, and broadens patient understanding of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. By emphasizing collaboration and excellence, AOFAS inspires increasing levels of professional performance leading to improved patient outcomes.