OSM Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Dr. Hegewald was the surgeon who repaired my left ankle dislocation and fracture after a nasty fall. Six months later I am back to hiking and biking and expect to make a full recovery. He and his team were easy to work with and answered all of my questions.

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

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!

I broke my ankle while on vacation in Massachusetts. I was lucky to get an appointment with Dr. Hegewald soon after we returned to Portland. Dr. Hegewald is confident, decisive, smart, and caring. Everyone I have dealt with in his office has been wonderful. Less than 3 months after my... read more surgery I am walking again, which exceeded my expectations. I am very thankful to have had Dr. Hegewald in charge of my care.

I have had the great pleasure of having Dr Hegewald, work on my ankle after falling one day in mid November, and I thank God. I’m still in the process of healing but feel confident I’m in good hands with dr Hegewald!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Dr Hegewald gave me pretty much perfect care with attention to small details through to very successful surgery on each foot. He is rightfully pleased with the results and I couldn't be happier! Every person involved was lovely. Thank you all.

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!!!

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.

Dr Hegewald did an awesome job of repairing my ankle! I only have small scar of only one inch or so!! He was easily accessible by text! It was so helpful to be able to talk to him about the healing process, and what I could do. I was able... read more to text him from our vacation in Phoenix to see if I could go into the public pool while my ankle was healing! His team is awesome too! Katie is so friendly!

I had a terrible injury injury 20 years ago. I had corrective surgery that did not work. I was not able to walk normal, stand for more than 20 minutes, or walk on uneven surfaces. I saw many podiatrists who said there was nothing they could do to... read more fix my right foot and ankle except an AFO. Dr. Hegewald looked at my x rays and MRI and said he could fix my foot so I could walk. I had surgery 11/2024. I am now walking normal, with out pain, with out an AFO. Wearing cute shoes.

I broke my ankle while on vacation in Massachusetts. I was lucky to get an appointment with Dr. Hegewald soon after we returned to Portland. Dr. Hegewald is confident, decisive, smart, and caring. Everyone I have dealt with in his office has been wonderful. Less than 3 months after my... read more surgery I am walking again, which exceeded my expectations. I am very thankful to have had Dr. Hegewald in charge of my care.

Dr. Hegewald was my surgeon who repaired my Achilles tendon. He was very thorough explaining different options and details of the procedure to me ahead of time which was helpful in my decision making. After surgery, he was accessible and communicative, and continued to see me regularly throughout the... read more year following the surgery to ensure everything was on track. I had a positive experience and appreciate the combination of his skill, care, and his patience answering my long lists of questions. And best of all, I’m back in action!