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Dr. Koan Heindel is an orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in arthroscopy and orthopedic sports medicine. As an orthopedic surgeon he focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as injuries of the upper and lower extremities. Although a surgeon, he offers a combination of advanced nonoperative and operative techniques to treat injuries in patients of all ages and activity levels. He emphasizes joint preservation, reduction of pain, and restoration of function. His practice philosophy is to treat patients like family, with compassion, respect, and care.
Dr. Heindel believes ongoing education is of utmost importance. He is honored to be the residency program director for the Western Reserve Hospital orthopedic surgery residency program. Learn more about the program here. He is highly involved in medical student education, holding a faculty appointment through Kirksvillle College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM). He attends several national meetings annually. He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North American, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
Dr. Heindel completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he gained experience in advanced shoulder, knee, and hip arthroscopy, cartilage preservation, meniscus repair and transplant procedures, and shoulder arthroplasty. He served as a team physician and treated athletes of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, University of Buffalo, Niagara University, Buffalo State, and several area high schools. He has additional experience with University of Akron and Kent State University athletics. He is currently the head team physician for Cuyahoga Falls City Schools and provides volunteer coverage at high school football games, wrestling tournaments, and basketball tournaments.
Locations
3800 Embassy Parkway
Suite 150
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 971-7571
231 Seasons Road
Hudson, OH 44224
(330) 971-7571
Testimonials
“Great Dr.! Helped my husband with his knee. Awesome bedside manner.” - Cindy