Boyd Bills, DPM

Meet Boyd Bills, DPM

Boyd Bills, DPM, is a reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon practicing at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Bills holds credentials from the nation’s only certifying board dedicated exclusively to foot and ankle surgery. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Podiatric Sports Medicine from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).

Clinical Background & Athletic Experience

A lifelong competitor with a personal background as a multi-sport athlete, Dr. Bills has made human movement, performance, and lower-extremity mechanics the core of his education and career. Having experienced career-altering athletic injuries firsthand, he understands deeply how an injury can derail a season, an athletic goal, or an active lifestyle.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University before receiving his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University and serving as Chief Resident during his surgical residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. Holding a Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Podiatric Sports Medicine, Dr. Bills’ clinical experience includes managing foot and ankle care for collegiate and professional athletes. By combining deep foundational knowledge in exercise physiology with advanced reconstructive surgical training, he applies high-level athletic rehabilitation frameworks to help active adults, student-athletes, and complex reconstructive patients across South Texas safely return to full function.

Specialized Reconstructive & Surgical Care

• Total Ankle Replacement & Joint Preservation: Advanced surgical solutions for severe ankle arthritis, joint stiffness, and chronic cartilage damage. Dr. Bills is certified in total ankle replacement systems, offering total ankle replacement as a motion-sparing alternative to ankle fusion. When possible, he prioritizes joint preservation—using allografts and arthroscopic techniques to repair cartilage defects (OLT) and restore native joint function without replacing the ankle.
• Chronic Ankle Instability & Ligament Restoration: Reconstructive care for chronic ankle sprains, severe ligament tears, and ankles that give out or roll repeatedly. Tailoring each procedure to the patient's specific injury pattern, Dr. Bills performs anatomical lateral ligament repairs, medial deltoid reconstructions, and high-ankle sprain (syndesmotic) stabilization. This targeted approach restores true joint stability, eliminates persistent weakness, and helps prevent long-term arthritis.
• Adult Deformity Correction & Pediatric Foot Realignment: Comprehensive reconstructive care for complex structural deformities, severe flatfoot, high arches, toe walking, and tarsal coalitions. Dr. Bills employs advanced surgical techniques—spanning precision osteotomies, tendon lengthening, coalition resections, and reconstructive joint fusions (arthrodesis)—to correct alignment and ensure long-term stability for both children and adults.
• Forefoot Surgery & Bunion Correction: Advanced surgical solutions for painful forefoot conditions, including 3D bunion realignment, minimally invasive options, hammertoe repair, pinched nerves (Morton’s neuroma), and chronic ball-of-foot pain. Dr. Bills focuses on structural realignment to restore proper foot mechanics and comfortable weight-bearing.
• Foot & Ankle Trauma, Complex Fractures & Injury Care: Comprehensive surgical and conservative care for the full spectrum of lower-extremity trauma—ranging from common ankle sprains and stress fractures to high-acuity injuries like acute Achilles tendon ruptures, trimalleolar ankle fractures, heel fractures, and Lisfranc disruptions. Dr. Bills also performs non-union (unhealed) fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and complex revision surgeries.
• Diabetic Neuropathic Care & Charcot Joint Reconstruction: Advanced surgical management for severe diabetic foot complications, peripheral neuropathy, and Charcot neuroarthropathy. Dr. Bills specializes in complex Charcot joint reconstruction utilizing rigid internal fixation (beams, plates, and intramedullary nails) to stabilize collapsed arches, correct severe joint deformities, prevent recurrent ulcerations, and achieve durable limb salvage.

Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgical Expertise in San Antonio

When searching for a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon or lower-extremity specialist in South Texas, finding a provider with dedicated subspecialized expertise is critical for achieving optimal surgical outcomes.

While broad orthopedic practices manage conditions across the entire body, Dr. Boyd Bills provides hyper-focused surgical care 100% dedicated to foot and ankle care since day one of his training.

Practicing within a premier multispecialty medical group, Dr. Bills combines hyper-specialized surgical focus with the strength of an integrated healthcare network:

• Subspecialized Focus: From the first day of medical school, Dr. Bills committed his entire career exclusively to complete mastery of the foot and ankle. Uniquely focused on a single surgical discipline, he focuses his practice on high-complexity reconstructive cases—including total ankle replacements, chronic ankle instability, advanced cartilage restoration, and severe structural deformities or traumatic injuries.
• Direct Surgical Leadership: Every diagnostic evaluation, surgical plan, and post-operative recovery protocol is directed personally by Dr. Bills, providing individualized care backed by the resource network of a leading regional medical group.
• Advanced Board Certification: Board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA), Dr. Bills holds credentials from the nation's only certifying board dedicated exclusively to foot and ankle surgery. While general orthopedic boards certify broad musculoskeletal care, ABFAS is the sole certifying body establishing rigorous, case-verified surgical standards specifically for the foot, ankle, and governing leg structures.
• Integrated Multispecialty Care: Practicing alongside primary care doctors, endocrinologists, physical therapists, and imaging specialists allows for rapid, seamless cross-specialty coordination—ensuring your total health, vascular status, and rehabilitation are managed under one collaborative roof.

Serving West San Antonio & Westover Hills & Alamo Ranch

Dr. Boyd Bills provides subspecialized reconstructive care for active individuals of all ages, student-athletes, and complex surgical patients across West San Antonio, Westover Hills, Alamo Ranch, and South Texas.

When searching for an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, the depth of dedicated training matters. While standard orthopedic residencies cover every joint in the body—from shoulders to knees—Dr. Boyd Bills spent his entire surgical residency focused exclusively on the foot and ankle from day one. Instead of dividing clinical time across the whole body, his complete surgical training was dedicated to complex foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma, and deformity correction.

Whether you require an initial evaluation or a second opinion for an orthopedic foot or ankle surgery, treatment for chronic joint instability, complex foot deformity correction, advanced cartilage restoration, total ankle replacement, or specialized care for acute trauma, unhealed fractures, and persistent pain, Dr. Bills offers advanced, evidence-based reconstructive solutions tailored to restore mechanical stability, preserve joint motion, and return you to full function.

**Professional Spanish interpreter services are available for all clinical visits and surgical consultations.