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
Email – adesroches@mybostonortho.com

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

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