OSM Foot and Ankle Fellowship

I had Achilles repair surgery late last year by Dr. Hegewald. The surgery was a complete success! I was at the point where I could only exercise on a very limited basis and have been able to resume all of my previous activities. He listened to my concerns and... read more addressed everything prior and after surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Hegewald.

I honestly can’t say enough good things about Dr. Hegewald. A lot of doctors I have had in the past have been okay but didn’t have great bedside manners. Dr. Hegewald is not only phenomenal at what he does but also knows how to be empathetic. He is good at... read more delivering bad news lol. I found out I had another navicular stress fracture that would need operated on and as a runner and marathoner he knew how hard this was for me. He was very thorough explaining it while also being empathetic to what I was going through. He performed the surgery and I am now 10 weeks post op, you can barely see the scar and just found out on my latest CT scan that there is no sign of a fracture or anything out of the norm which is great news! I am on two feet, in PT twice a week and am progressing well every day. I also has a unique situation because I had to move 2 weeks after my surgery and he was great about getting me in, making me feel comfortable about my recovery even with the move AND checked in with me throughout. He is fantastic. Whether you are a runner or not, he’s absolutely who I would recommend!

MD Hegewald saved my life! I suffered with flat feet, planter fasciitis, and suffered an ankle injury in March 2023. I was seen by podiatrist, orthopedist and sports medicine specialist all of whom wanted to do the most extreme (ankle fusion, total foot reconstruction) surgery that would end my running... read more and hiking activities. MD Hegewald started with the basics; his great bedside manner and up-to-date medical knowledge and experience has allowed me to run again - pain free! I work in healthcare and know that all surgeons are not created equal. I cannot recommend MD Hegewald enough!

When I fell and broke my ankle, my biggest concern was that I wouldn’t regain sufficient strength and stability to be able to walk as much as I like to walk. Dr. Hegewald was very reassuring. It took a plate and nine screws to repair my trimalleolar fracture. His confidence,... read more skill, and encouragement put my mind at ease. And, here I am, less than five months post-op, walking as much as I did before. I couldn’t be more pleased! Thank you, Dr. Hegewald!!

Broken ankle isnt fun but Dr. Hegewald made every visit enjoyable, his staff is super nice too. All of my physical therapists say that he did an outstanding job with my surgery! Thank you so much, Dr. Hegewald!!!

This Dr. has a really good bed side manner. Figured out what the problem was and fixed it!!! He really helped me a lot .After a year of searching. I highly recommend him and his office.

I'm immensely grateful to Dr. Hegewald, his skills, and thoughtfulness, and the time I'm living in. A century ago, I would have continued my life with a clump foot. In January 2024, I've had a bad fall (doing something so mundaine like taking out the recycling) and broke my... read more tibia and fibula in in multiple pieces. The ER doctor prepared me for a long healing journey ahead as he referred me to the OSMC. The operation with Dr. Hegewald took twice as long as anticipated since he had to, literally, put the puzzle pieces that were my Fibula back together and make sure no bone debris was left behind. Usually, I like to follow my bodies cues with medications in general however Dr. Hegewald's treatment plan was so spot on, I followed it to a T managing post op pain and healing. Both, Dr. Hegewald, and Felicia have been most kind, patient, and encouraging through the entire process, helping me navigating through this experience with confidence. It is now middle of September and I'm happy to report that I've just walked 12.000 steps on Wildwood trail without pain or discomfort. I'm still healing and regaining my full ankle mobility but I can say, with confidence, that if you're in a similar position as me, you'll be in the best hands with Dr. Hegewald.

After years and years of ankle and foot pain; Dr. Hegewald recommended surgery. My experience with him from start to finish was wonderful! He is an extremely skilled surgeon, my foot and ankle pain have greatly improved!

Great Doctor & staff - five stars before and after surgery! He has a genuine care & concern for his patients, high degree of professionalism and great bedside manner. He explains options, includes me in decision making and listens when I speak to him. The care... read more I received leading up to my surgery has been excellent, from the appointment schedulers, to the radiologists & nurses, all so professional and organized-everything runs like clockwork! I’m back to running the trails, something I never thought I would be able to do again! I could not be happier with the results! Thank you to Dr. Hegewald & Staff!

I was so lucky to get Dr. Hegewald as the on call ankle surgeon, when I broke my ankle and took an ambulance to Providence Portland. I got stellar and immediate care from paramedics, EMTs and ED staff. Appreciate that Dr. Hegewald is also an athlete and encourages an active... read more life. His surgical technique is cutting edge and I healed beautifully, plus he is accessible by cell phone for questions. Great surgeon!

Dr Hegewald is a saint. The skill, compassion and personal care he has is amazing. Don't break your leg, but if you do, ask for him.

This dude is legit. I tore my Achilles tendon, an injury I hoped I could avoid, and he was knowledgeable, understanding and honest. He was straightforward and incredibly friendly. My 30-minute surgery went smoothly and I'm already ahead of my rehab schedule, with the possibility of running only 5 months... read more after the surgery. I know it wouldn't have been possible without his expertise, his honesty and overall excellent care. I would highly recommend him. It was a huge benefit that he actually wrote a paper on the exact surgery, so going in to it I knew he was the right surgeon for the job.

My experience at OSM ORTHOPEDIC & SPORT MEDICNE was great Kenneth Hegwald, Felceti and the whole entire staff was awsome Thank you Your most greatfull Patient Julius Christian

Dr. Hegewald is a wonderful surgeon. He is very knowledgeable, informative, caring and professional. He always takes time to answer all my questions. I feel very cared for and am so glad he did my ankle surgery and follow up. I am 64 and this experience in health care has been the best... read more I’ve had.

Dr. Hegewald did an amazing job! Not only was the surgery seamless (ruptured achilles) but what I really appreciated was his professional and caring bedside manner. This was a very traumatic event, he and his team made me feel at ease the entire process. I highly recommend Dr. Hegewald!

I had surgery in April, 2024 to remove a bone spur and fix my Achilles tendon in my heel. Dr. Hegewald was honest and forthcoming about what to expect from the time of surgery thru the healing process. The attention to my care was exceptional. He gave personal attention and... read more made himself available for questions and concerns throughout my recovery. He met with me on several occasions and was encouraging about my healing journey. He even called my bluff if I wasn't working as hard as I should towards that end goal. I appreciated this greatly! His staff were incredible as well. They were very personable and genuinely interested in how I was doing during each and every visit or phone call. He reassured all doubts I had during this process. I have been fortunate enough to be ahead of schedule in my healing and I believe that's partly due to the encouragement and support I have received throughout this process. I highly recommended Dr. Hegewald and his staff to everyone I have spoken to about my journey and will continue to do so.

Very professional and friendly. He was always quick to call back to give support.

My experience at OSM ORTHOPEDIC & SPORT MEDICNE was great Kenneth Hegwald, Felceti and the whole entire staff was awsome Thank you Your most greatfull Patient Julius Christian