John T. Hester, DPM

Specializing in Foot, Ankle & Podiatric Surgery

About
Dr. Hester:

Dr. John Hester is a board certified podiatrist, and is skilled in assessing and treating various foot injuries and pathologies. He is certified in extracorporeal shock wave treatment for chronic heel pain.

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Physician Bio:

Dr. John Hester is our board certified podiatrist, and is skilled in assessing and treating various foot injuries and pathologies.

He is certified in extracorporeal shock wave treatment for chronic heel pain.

Dr. Hester is affiliated with The New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites where he performs bunionectomies, hammertoe repairs, and other surgical procedures on the foot.

A diplomat to the American Board of Podiatric Surgery

A consultant to the Boston Celtics

Prior to becoming a podiatrist, Dr. Hester was a practicing physical therapist.

Specialties:

Conditions of the Foot and Ankle (Podiatry)
Ingrown Toenails
Fracture Care
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions
Calluses
Blood Vessel Tumors
Posterior Ankle Impingement
Shin Splints
Evaluations for Orthotics
Shockwave Treatment

Education

Licensure and Certifications

PODY MA1949

Extracorporeal shock wave treatment for chronic heel pain

Academic Appointments

1991-1996 Residency Training Committee, Texas State Board of Podiatric Surgical Residency Program

Hospital Appointments

1995-1996 Officer, Harris County Podiatric Medical Society

1995-1996 Quality Improvement Committee Chairman, MacGregor Medical Association

1990-1996 Medical Team, Houston- Tenneco Marathon

Oral Examiner, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Skills Examiner Committee, Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Education: William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine,1989

1989 D.P.M Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

1983 M.S. Physical Therapy Boston University, MA

1980 B.S. Biology Boston College

Post Doctoral Training

1989-1991 Podiatric Surgical Residency Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program

1989-1991 Clinical Consultant, Diabetic Foot Clinics Baylor College of Medicine

Achievements

Awards and Honors

Summa Cum Laude Graduate

2018 MedStatix Top Performer Certificate

1989 Proficiency in anatomy Award, Academic Proficiency Award

1985-1988 Dean’s List

1986-1988 Durlacher Honor Society

1989 Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient

1987 Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Scholarship Recipient

Professional Societies

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Fellow, American college of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

American Podiatric Medical Association

Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association

Available Locations

– Waltham

Trusted by Top Teams & Healthcare Institutions

Boston Celtics Team Physicians
Top Orthopedic Doctors in Boston, MA

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Attention: Starting January 1, 2024, Boston Orthopaedic & Spine will no longer stock viscosupplementation medication (such as Euflexxa, Orthovisc, etc). In the past, we had these medications in stock to accommodate insurances that did not require prior authorizations. Going forward, our physicians are happy to write prescriptions in which patients can send to local pharmacies to fill and bring to the office for our physicians to inject. Thank you!
Attention: Starting January 1, 2024, Boston Orthopaedic & Spine will no longer stock viscosupplementation medication (such as Euflexxa, Orthovisc, etc). In the past, we had these medications in stock to accommodate insurances that did not require prior authorizations. Going forward, our physicians are happy to write prescriptions in which patients can send to local pharmacies to fill and bring to the office for our physicians to inject. Thank you
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