Johnson Memorial Health’s Foot & Ankle Group Helps Patients Move Forward
A dynamic duo is stepping up to change the way people think about foot and ankle care at Johnson Memorial Health. Led by Dr. Joshua Fisher and Dr. Scott Benjamin, the Foot and Ankle Group is a comprehensive clinic dedicated to restoring mobility, improving health outcomes, and delivering compassionate, whole-person care for patients from Johnson County and beyond.
Together, Drs. Fisher and Benjamin bring a rare combination of surgical skill, hometown pride and heartfelt purpose to every patient interaction. Their shared passion for podiatric medicine — and for serving the community that shaped them — has made the Foot and Ankle Group a trusted destination for everything “from the shin to the toe.”
For Dr. Fisher, the journey to foot and ankle medicine wasn’t one he originally planned.
“I never had aspirations to enter health care,” he says. “But I believe I was led here for a purpose — to educate and help others. I trusted God to guide my steps, and He placed the right people in my life at the right time, each of whom played a role in steering me to where I am today.”
He credits his faith and the mentors in his life, including Dr. Benjamin himself, for helping guide him toward his calling.
Years ago, Dr. Benjamin gave Fisher the opportunity to observe his practice, igniting a passion for the specialty that would shape his future. After completing years of rigorous surgical training with a focus on complex foot and ankle reconstruction and limb salvage, Dr. Fisher returned home to serve the community that raised him.
“At Johnson Memorial Hospital, we are grounded in one mission: serving our community through sound, thorough and compassionate care,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation that allows us to offer personalized, advanced treatment plans to help our patients preserve their steps for tomorrow.”
Dr. Scott Benjamin’s path to podiatry began on the athletic fields of his youth.
“I developed a foot issue from overuse and was referred to a foot and ankle specialist who was able to help me become pain-free and able to participate in sports activities again,” Dr. Benjamin says. “I decided I wanted to be able to help people in the same way.”
After more than 30 years in practice, Dr. Benjamin is still driven by that same passion — whether it’s helping a teen athlete get back on the field or enabling an older adult to walk comfortably with confidence.
“Proper foot and ankle care is essential to achieve these goals,” he says. “It’s been a pleasure to do what I love for 30-plus years, and teaming up with Dr. Fisher here in Franklin has been absolutely outstanding.”
Both doctors are proud Franklin College graduates, making their work at Johnson Memorial feel like a true homecoming. Their partnership is built on the shared values of clinical excellence, deep compassion and commitment to community.
“We truly are the place to go from the shin to the toe,” Dr. Fisher says. “Historically, patients suffering from injuries and conditions of the lower limb, ankle and foot haven’t had a single, unified location to meet all their needs. That has changed. At Johnson Memorial’s Foot and Ankle Clinic, we go the extra mile to ensure that each patient receives the highest level of care — under one roof.”
The Foot and Ankle Group doesn’t just handle common issues like bunions or flat feet — though they do that exceptionally well. The team also specializes in advanced surgical procedures, limb preservation and wound care through their partnership with the Johnson Memorial Wound and Vascular Center, a Center of Excellence recognized for outstanding outcomes.
Patients with diabetic wounds, Charcot neuroarthropathy, vascular disease and traumatic injuries receive cutting-edge treatment, including nonsurgical solutions like custom insoles, bracing, and offloading strategies, or, when needed, complex reconstruction and limb salvage procedures.
“We believe feet are a vital part of whole-body health,” Dr. Fisher adds. “They carry us through life, and it’s our job as clinicians and surgeons to make sure they can continue doing just that.”
While the practice is rooted in Johnson County, patients come from across Indiana and even neighboring states for the group’s comprehensive care and reputation for excellence. Dr. Fisher and Dr. Benjamin are proud to serve not only Franklin and Greenwood, but also surrounding counties like Bartholomew, Shelby, and Morgan.
“There is no problem too big or small,” Dr. Benjamin says. “We provide comprehensive foot, ankle and lower extremity care.”
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, a sports injury or a diabetic wound, the Foot and Ankle Group at Johnson Memorial Health is ready to help you move forward, one step at a time.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit johnsonmemorial.org/foot-and-ankle-care.
