Meet the Physicians of Central Florida Foot & Ankle Institute — Family, Expertise, and a Community-First Approach

Meet the Physicians of Central Florida Foot & Ankle Institute — Family, Expertise, and a Community First Approach Walk into either Central Florida Foot & Ankle Institute (CFFAI) location in Lake Mary and you'll notice something different. The waiting room hums quietly, patients greet the front desk staff by name, and physicians take the time to sit down and explain things in plain English. ✨ This isn't a coincidence. It's the deliberate result of a practice built around an old school philosophy: medicine should feel personal, not transactional. CFFAI was co founded by Dr. Robert T. Hoover II, DPM, FACFAS, and his daughter Dr. Jaclyn "Carli" Hoover, DPM — a true second generation podiatry team. Today the practice is staffed by four experienced foot and ankle physicians serving patients across Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties. This article introduces each of them, their training, and the conditions they treat — so you know exactly who you'll see when you book your visit. The Practice at a Glance CFFAI operates two clinics in Lake Mary, plus a Downtown Orlando SODO location: Lake Mary — Waymont Court Clinic: 100 Waymont Court, Suite 110, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (Dr. Robert Hoover & Dr. Carli Hoover) Lake Mary — Medplex Clinic: 4106 W Lake Mary Blvd, Suite 125, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (Dr. Sean Griffin & Dr. Christopher Mason) Downtown Orlando — SODO Clinic: 1405 South Orange Ave, Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32806 The practice is in network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, United Healthcare, FL Blue Cross, Humana, Cigna, and AARP supplemental plans. 🩺 Dr. Robert T. Hoover II, DPM, FACFAS — The Founding Patriarch Background and Training Dr. Robert T. Hoover II has been serving Central Florida patients for more than 30 years , carrying forward a multi generational family legacy in healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine — one of the oldest podiatric medical schools in the United States, now part of Rosalind Franklin University's Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hoover is board certified in Foot and Ankle surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS) — a designation reserved for surgeons who meet rigorous training, examination, and continuing education standards. Practice Focus Dr. Hoover holds privileges with AdventHealth hospitals across the Central Florida region. He treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, with particular expertise in: ⚡ Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction (a modern, three dimensional bunion correction technique) Trauma foot and ankle surgery Achilles tendon repair Flat foot reconstruction Diabetic foot care and limb salvage procedures Workers' compensation cases Second opinions on complex foot and ankle problems Teaching the Next Generation What sets Dr. Hoover apart is his commitment to education. Beyond his clinical practice, he is actively involved with the AdventHealth East Orlando Podiatry Residency — helping train the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons. Over the years, he has mentored dozens of residents and students, completing thousands of cases at every level of complexity. Outside the Clinic Dr. Hoover is a husband of more than 30 years, father of four, and grandfather of eight ("the more the merrier," he says with a smile). He's an avid golfer, fisherman, and dedicated community volunteer. ✅ Dr. Jaclyn "Carli" Hoover, DPM — The Second Generation Innovator Background and Training Dr. Jaclyn "Carli" Hoover has called Central Florida home her entire life, growing up in the Longwood, Florida area. She is a second generation podiatrist , following directly in her father's footsteps. Her academic résumé is impressive: Bachelor of Science in pre medical sciences from AdventHealth University in Orlando Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio — one of nine accredited podiatric medical schools in the United States Master of Health Sciences from the University of South Florida Surgical residency at AdventHealth East Orlando, where she was specifically recognized for in clinic and bedside care Published Research Dr. Carli Hoover is a contributor to peer reviewed podiatric research. She has served as an abstract author for publications appearing in the Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (Data Trace Publishing Company, 2015), with contributions on: Topical phenytoin sodium zinc oxide paste for trophic skin ulceration in leprosy (Sehgal V.N.) The in vitro design of a novel lytic bacteriophage cocktail with therapeutic potential against organisms causing diabetic foot infections (Mendes J.J.) This research background gives her a deep evidence based perspective when making treatment recommendations — particularly for diabetic wound care and infectious complications. 🔬 Practice Focus Dr. Carli H