Podiatry (Foot and Ankle)
Waltham
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
Treats world-class runners.
Prior to becoming a podiatrist, Dr. Hester was a practicing physical therapist.
| 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 |
| 1989-1991 |
Podiatric Surgical Residency |
Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program |
| 1989-1991 |
Clinical Consultant, Diabetic Foot Clinics |
Baylor College of Medicine |
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PODY MA1949 |
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Extracorporeal shock wave treatment for chronic heel pain |
| 1991-1996 |
Residency Training Committee, Texas State Board of Podiatric Surgical Residency Program |
| 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 |
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Summa Cum Laude Graduate |
| 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 |
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Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery |
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Fellow, American college of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
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American Podiatric Medical Association |
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Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association |
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