Outpatient Care Powell
Powell, OH 43065
Physician
Orthopaedic Surgery
Department: Orthopaedics
I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating patients for foot and ankle issues. I perform a variety of procedures, including ankle replacement surgery, foot deformity correction, minimally invasive bunion surgery and Achilles tendon repair and reconstruction. I also address ankle instability and offer ankle cartilage repair and restorative procedures.
My experience includes many years spent caring for members of our armed forces. I served three deployments supporting military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also maintained one of the busiest foot and ankle practices within the military, with a focus on total ankle replacement and minimally invasive techniques, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I also served 10 years as the orthopedic foot and ankle consultant to the White House Medical Unit. I have also co-authored 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and seven book chapters.
I received my medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and I’m thrilled to return to the college as an associate professor of Orthopaedics and help educate the next generation of surgeons and leaders. I am passionate about resident education and training and have taught medical students and orthopaedic residents for the past 15 years.
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He was great. Took time to discuss what the xray showed of the damage to my foot. I felt like he was interested in giving me the care I need. Discussed different options to repair the damage and eliminate my pain. He was thorough
Made me feel reassured I was in the right place.
All focused on my age and my prior issues
Physical therapy person who was very awesome
Great
Great listener, educator, doctor. Perfect. Reassuring available knowledgable
Dr Eckle did a most excellent job listening to my concerns, answering questions and explaining what his approach will be for my foot surgery.He spent a considerable amount of time with me making sure I had a thorough understanding of what to expect during my surgery and recovery.