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Foot and Ankle
Foot and Ankle
The Orthopaedic Surgeons at UK Healthcare are among the nation’s leading experts in the treatment of foot and ankle problems. Patients travel from around the country to receive advanced care for feet and ankles from our physicians, who are all fellowship-trained. To learn more about Graduate Medical Education at UK, click here.
From simple hammertoes to complex deformed arthritic ankles, our foot and ankle service handles a wide variety of disorders, including:
- Ankle and foot fractures
- Flat feet
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Heel pain
- Ankle instability
- Diabetic problems
- Hammertoes
- Ankle and foot deformities
Foot and Ankle Faculty
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Aaron B Hesselson, MD, FACC, FHRS
Positions Held:
- Director, Electrophysiologic Services
- Professor of Medicine
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Anne Hickman, APRN
Positions Held:
- Advanced Practice Provider/Inpatient/UKHC
- Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor
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Dillon Hickman, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Lexington, KY
What do you like about your program?
Being a small part of contributing to the healthcare of my hometown and the surrounding underserved areas.
What are your hobbies?
Collecting bourbon, trying new restaurants, cars, UK basketball and football games
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Lauren Hicks, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Positions Held:
- Advanced Practice Provider I/UKHC (Reconstructive Division, Male)
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