Koan Heindel, DO, AOBOS
Program Director, General Orthopedics, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
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 current residency program director for the Western Reserve Hospital orthopedic surgery residency program. He is also highly involved in medical student education, holding a faculty appointment through Kirksvillle College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM). He attends a number of 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. Here 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 schools and provides volunteer coverage at high school football games, wrestling tournaments, and basketball tournaments.
Dr. Heindel completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Western Reserve Hospital, and earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Science and minor in Biology from Virginia Tech. Over the years he has volunteered on a number of occasions providing physicals for the Lebron James Family Foundation, as a member of the Chicago Marathon medical team, and as co-director of a Groovin’ in the Grove 5k Race.