OSM Foot and Ankle Fellowship

I cannot thank Dr Kenneth Hegewald enough for performing ankle surgery December 2021. I kept having pesky ankle pain and had torn my tendon 5 times prior and had severe ankle instability. He thoroughly listed to my issues and we came up with a surgical game plan for the best... read more outcome. I wasn’t even thinking about returning to the sport I love, running, but 9 months later post op, I’m back to running. Pain free! If anyone is having recurrent ankle issues or any ankle issues, I highly recommend Dr Hegewald. I even drive an hour each way to see him, and it was worth it.

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!!

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.

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!"

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.

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.

I have struggled with an ankle for years that turned for no particular reason and resulted in falls, hurt constantly to the point it almost prevented me from walking more than a short distance, and was chronically swollen. Dr. Hegewald found that I had almost no joint space and... read more probably little stabilizing connective tissue in that ankle. We discussed fusing the ankle, or possibly replacing it. When I was interested in a joint replacement, he developed a surgical plan and identified the best device for me. The surgery went fine, and the pain control was excellent. The healing took time and PT but everything worked out great. Throughout the process, Dr. Hegewald was clear, thoughtful, patient, caring and even appreciated my somewhat idiosyncratic sense of humor. His staff were also prompt, respectful and efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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 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 can’t express how great of an experience I had with OSM and Dr. Hegewald! I was able to recover from an Achilles tendon rupture and back running in 10 months, but that’s glossing over the actual interactions I had with him and the team. He had detailed explanations... read more of the operation and expectations, allowed me to ask way too many questions pre/post-op and throughout recovery, and was a positive force of encouragement until my last check in when I got the all clear.

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... read more been the best I’ve had.

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!

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 --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!

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 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.