Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Kris A. DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Kris DiNucci is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced surgical and reconstructive procedures. He is the founder of the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona and has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Top Doc in Phoenix Magazine for over 17 consecutive years.

Nationally regarded as a leader in minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIBS), Dr. DiNucci has been instrumental in the evolution of 6th generation techniques, lecturing nationally, publishing peer-reviewed research, and training surgeons across the country. His contributions extend beyond clinical care—serving on national boards, consulting for medical device innovation, and advising on the development of new implants and fixation systems. He is the inventor and patent holder of a hand surgery procedure now commonly in use.

Dr. DiNucci’s practice philosophy emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care that combines surgical precision with the latest advancements in minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.

Dr. DiNucci enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and two daughters. He values family time and the balance it brings to his busy surgical career. Each year, he travels throughout Europe, where he combines his passion for history and culture with opportunities to relax and recharge.

EDUCATION

1987-1989: University of Missouri- Columbia/University of Iowa
1989- 1993: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Cum Laude B.S., D.P.M.

RESIDENCY

1993-1995: Podiatric Surgical Residency Fifth Avenue Hospital, Seattle, WA Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

FELLOWSHIP

1995-1996 Fellowship: Advanced Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery. THC-Seattle Hospital Seattle, WA
1996 AO Trauma Fellowship Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA
- Sigvard T. Hansen M.D., Director

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board Certified in Foot Surgery

MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS

Faculty, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Surgical Skills Courses
Deputy Editor, Journal of Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Member, Arizona Podiatric Medical Society
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association

AWARDS

2025 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2024 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2023 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2022 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2021 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2020 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2019 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2018 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2017 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2016 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2015 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2014 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2013 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2012 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2011 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2010 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2009 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery
2008 Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor: Podiatric Surgery

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS:

The Unfamiliar Complications of Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery, Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Vol 42, No 1 January 2025 pp. 117-138. Kris A. DiNucci DPM

Hammertoes: A Case-Based Approach (2019) Ed. Emily A. Cook, Jeremy J. Cook e-Book chapter: Flexor to Extensor Tendon Transfers Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 pp197-207 Kris DiNucci DPM, Kenneth Hegewald DPM

Clinical Practice Guidelines: American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons: Diagnosis and Treatment of Forefoot Disorders. Sections 1-5. James L. Thomas, DPM, Edwin Blitch, DPM, Martin Chaney, DPM, Kris DiNucci, DPM, Kimberly Eickmeier, DPM, Lawrence Rubin, DPM, Mickey Stapp, DPM, John Vanore, DPM. J Foot Ankle Surgery 48 (2) 2009.

“Revisional Peripheral Nerve Surgery”, Jarrett D. Cain DPM, Kris A. DiNucci DPM Clin Podiatric Med Surg 2009;26 (1) 11-22.

“Biomechanical Consequences of Lateral Column Lengthening of the Calcaneus: Part 1. Long Plantar Ligament Strain”, Kent R. DiNucci DPM, Jeffery Christensen DPM, Kris DiNucci DPM. J Foot Ankle Surg. 43:10, 2004.

“Closed Kinetic Chain Tarsal Mechanics of Subtalar Joint Arthroeresis”, Jeffery Christensen DPM, Neil Campbell DPM, Kris DiNucci DPM. 1996 William J. Stickel Gold Award J. Podiatric Med. Assoc. 86:467, 1996.