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 also certified in Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for chronic heel pain.
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Dr. Hester's Team
– Surgical Coordinator & Medical Assistant: Amanda
Phone – (781) 451-1024
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Physician Bio
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 Shockwave Therapy for chronic heel pain.
Dr. Hester is also affiliated with The New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites where he performs bunionectomy, hammertoe repairs, and other surgical procedures on the foot. He is currently a diplomat to the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a consultant to the Boston Celtics.
Prior to becoming a podiatrist, Dr. Hester was a practicing physical therapist.
Patient Education
Specialties
Conditions of the Foot and Ankle
Ingrown Toenails
Fracture Care
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions
Calluses
Blood Vessel Tumors
Posterior Ankle Impingement
Shin Splints
Evaluations for Orthotics
Shockwave Therapy
Education & Training
Licensure and Certifications
Certification in Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
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
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