Meet Our Doctor

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Dedicated to Excellence in Foot & Ankle Care

Heiko B. Adams, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Heiko Adams, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with over two decades of specialized experience in foot and ankle care. As the owner of First Choice Ankle and Foot Care Center, PLLC since 2006, he brings comprehensive expertise in both routine foot care and complex surgical procedures, including reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Adams is dual board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and completed his advanced surgical residency training at Forum Health's Western Reserve Care System. Beyond his clinical practice, he serves as Director of Research Training for the Podiatry Residency Program at Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare, where he has been an attending physician since 2003. His commitment to advancing the field is demonstrated through numerous published research papers and active membership in prestigious organizations including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Adams combines clinical excellence with innovative research to provide his patients with the most current and effective treatments available in podiatric medicine.

Professional Experience

Owner, First Choice Ankle and Foot Care Center, PLLC (2006-present)
Podiatrist, Commonwealth Foot & Ankle Center | Louisville & Shelbyville, KY (2003-2006)


Education & Training

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH (1996-2000)
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Chemistry | Morehead State University, KY (1992-1996)
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-24) | Forum Health, Western Reserve Care System, Youngstown, OH (2001-2003)
Rotating Podiatric Residency (RPR) | Forum Health, Western Reserve Care System, Youngstown, OH (2000-2001)


Board Certifications

  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Foot Surgery
  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery


Academic & Research Leadership

Director of Research Training | Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare, Podiatry Residency (2006-present)
Attending Physician | Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare, Podiatry Residency Program (2003-present)


Key Publications

  • "An Unusual Case of Bilaterally Symmetrical Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy of the Midfoot as a Result of Lyme Disease-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy" - Foot and Ankle International (2002)
  • "Rupture of Both Peroneal Tendons Associated with Tophaceous Gouty Infiltration" - Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (2005)
  • "Endoscopic Gastroc Recession: A New Technique For Treatment of Gastrocnemius Equinus" - Journal of The American Podiatric Medical Association (2005)
  • Book Chapter: "Intramedullary Nailing for Charcot Arthropathy of the Hindfoot and Ankle" - Master Techniques In Podiatry (2005)


Professional Memberships

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Associate, 2003-Present)
  • American Podiatric Medical Association (1996-Present)
  • Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association (2003-Present)
  • Ohio Podiatric Medical Association (2000-Present)


Awards & Recognition

  • ACFAS Resident Manuscript Competition, Honorable Mention (2003)
  • OPMA Resident Abstracts Competition, First Place (2002)
  • American Society of Podiatric Dermatology Recognition Award (2001)
  • OCPM Dean's List (1996-2000)


Patents

Fingerprint Verification Safety System for Firearms | Patent #5,603,179 (1997)


Hospital Affiliations

Jewish Hospital Shelbyville, Norton Audubon Hospital, St's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Baptist East Hospital, Jewish Medical Center East, Kindred Hospital, Dupont Surgery Center, Health South Surgery Center