Throughout his career, Dr. Kestner has focused on providing each patient with individualized care. That’s why he does not employ physician assistants or nurse practitioners, but rather focuses all of his attention on the patient. Most of Dr. Kestner’s procedures are done at the brand new, state-of-the-art Charleston Surgery Center; saving the patient time and money rather than having outpatient surgery at a hospital facility. If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, don’t wait — schedule an appointment today. Same-day appointments are possible upon request.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kestner has focused on providing each patient with individualized care. That’s why he does not employ physician assistants or nurse practitioners, but rather focuses all of his attention on the patient. Most of Dr. Kestner’s procedures are done at the brand new, state-of-the-art Charleston Surgery Center; saving the patient time and money rather than having outpatient surgery at a hospital facility. If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, don’t wait — schedule an appointment today. Same-day appointments are possible upon request.
As a 4-year letterman on his college’s varsity baseball team, Dr. Christopher J. Kestner, M.D., knows the importance of foot and ankle health.
“The ankle and foot represent one of the most vital structures of the human body,” Dr. Kestner notes. “However, it is also one of the most overlooked. Until someone has an injury or issue, it’s difficult to imagine the frustration with experiencing pain on every step throughout the day.”
After medical school, Dr. Kestner started his career at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he completed his Orthopaedic residency. During this intensive 5-year training, he specialized in severe trauma and musculoskeletal injury.
He followed this residency with a foot and ankle fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. There he practiced advanced reconstruction techniques, including total ankle replacements, tendon transfers, and foot realignment. He also focused on elite athletic injury repair and rehabilitation.
Dr. Kestner’s goal is to provide every patient with individual and attentive care so they can get back to feeling their best as quickly as possible. Foot and ankle treatments differ for every patient, but they can frequently involve medication, therapy, shoe modifications, and sometimes surgical correction. He always uses the most proven techniques and modern advances available.
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“10 out of 10 stars for Dr. Kestner. He is truly the best”
– Inge M.
“Dr. Kestner is a wonderful, caring man and an outstanding physician/Surgeon. I highly recommend him”
– Ann H.
“Dr. Kestner is great! I broke my ankle and he helped me so much. I could not believe my full recovery. He is so understanding and caring. He is a blessing. He is always on time and I am always glad to recommend him to my friends. I also loved the surgery center as it is very clean and new. They do not over charge you and I was pleased to go there for my surgery”
– Chatherine C.
“Absolutely awesome. Very concerned and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him. Excellent!”
– Ben M.
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“Gunshot Induced Pelvic Fractures: Is Fracture Debridement Necessary?” Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, September 2011.
“Hip Arthroscopy for Irrigation and Removal of Bullet Embedded in Acetabulum in Multiply-Injured Patient,” Temple Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009.
