OSM Foot and Ankle Fellowship

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!

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!!!

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

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 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 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.

Master at his craft! Dr Hegewald did a left ankle replacement, and a right ankle fusion for my husband. He is now able to walk with minimal pain for the 1st time in years! Thank you Dr Hegewald for getting him mobile again! As my husband would say "Dr H.... read more Is the man!"

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.

Two weeks after I retired an accident with a ladder left me with a pulverized right heel. That was on a Thursday. My wife and I reached out to Dr. Hegewald and his team found a way to see me the next day early in the morning. ... read more After reviewing the CT scan it was apparent that it was one of the most severe injuries you can have with a heel. Instead of moving to surgery immediately he counseled waiting for swelling to subside prior to surgery. He was very frank and straight forward with me - just what I needed and wanted. The heel almost certainly couldn't be repaired without fusing the heel and ankle due to the damage and he explained this very carefully - so I was fully on board with the surgical plan. His follow up with me after surgery was spectacular and he gave me his cell phone number in case I had questions or concerns about my recovery. It was a long one which is typical but over the months, his care and council made a very big difference in my ability to stay with the plan and following his guidance enabled me to recover nearly 100% functionality with my right foot following physical therapy despite the severity of my injury. He made a very big difference in my life and I tremendously grateful.

Dr. Hegewald is a great surgeon and everything you would hope for. From the consultation all the way through getting cleared as fully recovered, he took great care of me and the end result is better than I could have hoped for. I have even received a lot of compliments... read more and comments from friends and associates around the medical field along the way...how great the incision and staples were...how clean it looked...great coloring and no swelling. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic surgery. Thank you Dr. Hegewald

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.

Dr. Hegewald was very professional. He explained all of our options and what the foot surgery would entail. He did an excellent job with a difficult operation. He showed compassion before, during and after surgery. His staff was also very kind and considerate.

Dr. Hegewald is amazing! My husband was admitted to the hospital with a very serious infection in both feet, and we were lucky enough that Dr. Hegewald was assigned to us. He is so thorough, and extremely knowledgeable in diabetic feet and issues surrounding that. We... read more never knew about Charcot foot - he is an expert. 3 surgeries later, Dr. Hegewald has saved my husbands feet/legs and LIFE. And bonus - he has a great bedside manner!. I only wish he could be our Primary Care Physician.

I was referred to Dr. Hegewald after two failed attempts by two different doctors to address my foot pain. The first doctor dismissed me after offering me a foot wrap and telling me she saw nothing wrong. The second said I had two bone spurs and a loose body that... read more would need to be surgically removed. When I continued to have issues for 6 months post-surgical, he threw his hands up, said he didn't know what was wrong, then retired and left his practice before my issues were resolved. I was referred to Dr. Hegewald by one of his colleagues who I was seeing for a hip repair. With my previous experiences, I went into the initial evaluation feeling skeptical, but came out feeling confident with his knowledge and experience. He told me that I had arthritis in my foot joints and that a foot fusion was recommended. He explained my options and weighed each risk himself rather than leaving the hard decision up to me. One of my options was a risky osteotomy procedure which he passed on due to the risk which showed me that my well-being was his number one concern. He gained my trust quickly after that. After months of conservative treatments, Dr. Hegewald performed the foot fusion in July 2022. The recovery was a hard one, but well worth the results. My mobility post-surgery was better than expected and that was a definite plus in my book! Unfortunately, I am also in need of an ankle joint replacement, but he has continued conservative treatments to delay another surgery as long as possible. When the time comes, he will be the one that I choose to perform the surgery. Dr Hegewald is experienced, caring, explains options well and educates patients so that they make the best decisions for themselves. He provided me with a contact number and responds to my questions and concerns quickly. I trust him to make the best decisions for my care and recommend him highly.

Dr Hegewald --a brilliant Dr who listens! He has enabled me to live with my painful arthritic feet. He has been giving me injections into my feet for a couple of years now, and it's the only thing that has helped after 20 years of foot pain and many... read more many Podiatrists who couldn't help. Dr H moved 70 miles away from me and I followed him. OSM Center of Oregon is a beautiful facility and have great people there. I cannot thank him or recommend him enough!

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.

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... read more confidence, 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!!