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Jay Lechner, DPM is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Lechner was born and raised in Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where he competed in track and field while obtaining his bachelor's degree. During his time as a collegiate athlete, he was an All-American in the throwing events.

After college, Dr. Lechner received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He moved to Louisville in 2021 for surgical training at Norton Healthcare, receiving extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. He has particular professional interests in sports medicine, minimally invasive techniques, trauma, reconstruction and wound care.

Dr. Lechner is involved with training the residents at Norton Podiatric Residency Program. Outside of medicine, he enjoys weightlifting and spending time with his friends and family and exploring different places around Louisville.

Zachary Ogden, DPM, provides conservative and surgical management to treat all conditions of the foot and ankle at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists. The practice has offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

Dr. Ogden was born and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He obtained his doctoral degree in 2009 from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2012, Dr. Ogden completed a three-year foot and ankle surgery residency program at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. He has practiced with Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists since 2012.

Dr. Ogden has a great understanding of the pathology and ailments relating to the foot and ankle. He has a special interest in the treatment of diabetic and neuropathic patients who suffer from acute and chronic wounds. Dr. Ogden is currently on the staff at the Norton Audubon and Norton Brownsboro Wound Healing Centers multiple days a week to provide a comprehensive limb salvage approach to healing wounds.

Dr. Ogden currently resides in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville with his girlfriend, Kacey, and their dog, Hero. He is excited to call Louisville his home and to take care of the people within this community. 

In his spare time, Dr. Ogden enjoys staying physically active by running and lifting weights. He ran cross country and track in high school as well as in college at the Division II level. Dr. Ogden knows the demands of runners and can work with those individuals to ensure they return to the high level of function they expect. 

Dr. Ogden looks forward to being your doctor and taking a team-wise approach (doctor + patient) to help manage whatever condition is ailing you.

Zachery Weyandt, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He's board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Weyandt works with patients at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists, with offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Weyandt was born and raised in the suburbs of Altoona. He attended the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, where he was a member of the track and field team and developed a strong interest in medicine that led to the profession of podiatry. 

Dr. Weyandt pursued a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. He then completed his residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Weyandt gained extensive training and exposure in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery at a level-one trauma center. 

Following his residency, Dr. Weyandt returned to the state of Pennsylvania to complete an intensive one-year foot and ankle surgical fellowship in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, recognized by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He's also a proud member of the American Limb Preservation Society, providing care for diabetic limb salvage and preservation.

Dr. Weyandt's love for the city of Louisville prompted his return, and he now takes great pride in treating the needs of the community. 

Dr. Weyandt is active in training residents at the Norton Podiatric Residency Program. He offers both conservative and surgical treatments and looks forward to working with you to get you back on your feet. In his spare time, Dr. Weyandt enjoys mountain biking and exploring the Louisville food scene.

Carl Kihm, DPM, is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgeries in pediatric and adult patients at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists. The practice has offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

Dr. Kihm was born, raised, and trained in Pennsylvania. In 2009, he earned his doctoral degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then, he completed a three-year surgical residency training program at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. 

After practicing for four more years in Georgia, Dr. Kihm moved to Louisville in 2016. Here, he is active in training residents and students at the Norton podiatric residency program. Dr. Kihm is a caring and thorough clinician and surgeon. He treats patients as if they were his family and finds satisfaction in helping others. 

Dr. Kihm specializes in the surgical management of complex congenital deformity and pediatric surgery (clubfoot, polydactyly, flatfoot conditions, tarsal coalitions, juvenile bunions), revision surgery in those who had previous unsuccessful outcomes, traumatic foot and ankle injuries, arthritic conditions, Charcot foot, neuromuscular conditions (spina bifida, polio, cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, stroke), and elective forefoot procedures (bunion and hammertoe repair, etc.).

Dr. Kihm is a faculty member of the Podiatry Institute, an international teaching foundation for reconstructive surgery. He has also authored surgery textbook chapters and many journal articles. Dr. Kihm has also completed seven surgery mission trips in Nepal and Guatemala. 

With limited resources, Dr. Kihm volunteers his time, heart, and expertise to treat pediatric patients with severe congenital conditions and adult patients with neglected congenital deformities. For these humanitarian efforts, he was awarded the “Community Hero Award” in 2015 by MedShare. 

In 2016, Dr. Kihm's team’s mission work was also recognized on The Doctor’s television show in a segment called “Life Changing Surgeries.”

Zachary Ogden, DPM, provides conservative and surgical management to treat all conditions of the foot and ankle at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists. The practice has offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

Dr. Ogden was born and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He obtained his doctoral degree in 2009 from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2012, Dr. Ogden completed a three-year foot and ankle surgery residency program at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. He has practiced with Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists since 2012.

Dr. Ogden has a great understanding of the pathology and ailments relating to the foot and ankle. He has a special interest in the treatment of diabetic and neuropathic patients who suffer from acute and chronic wounds. Dr. Ogden is currently on the staff at the Norton Audubon and Norton Brownsboro Wound Healing Centers multiple days a week to provide a comprehensive limb salvage approach to healing wounds.

Dr. Ogden currently resides in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville with his girlfriend, Kacey, and their dog, Hero. He is excited to call Louisville his home and to take care of the people within this community. 

In his spare time, Dr. Ogden enjoys staying physically active by running and lifting weights. He ran cross country and track in high school as well as in college at the Division II level. Dr. Ogden knows the demands of runners and can work with those individuals to ensure they return to the high level of function they expect. 

Dr. Ogden looks forward to being your doctor and taking a team-wise approach (doctor + patient) to help manage whatever condition is ailing you.

Jay Lechner, DPM is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Lechner was born and raised in Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where he competed in track and field while obtaining his bachelor's degree. During his time as a collegiate athlete, he was an All-American in the throwing events.

After college, Dr. Lechner received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He moved to Louisville in 2021 for surgical training at Norton Healthcare, receiving extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. He has particular professional interests in sports medicine, minimally invasive techniques, trauma, reconstruction and wound care.

Dr. Lechner is involved with training the residents at Norton Podiatric Residency Program. Outside of medicine, he enjoys weightlifting and spending time with his friends and family and exploring different places around Louisville.

Jay Lechner, DPM is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Lechner was born and raised in Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where he competed in track and field while obtaining his bachelor's degree. During his time as a collegiate athlete, he was an All-American in the throwing events.

After college, Dr. Lechner received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He moved to Louisville in 2021 for surgical training at Norton Healthcare, receiving extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. He has particular professional interests in sports medicine, minimally invasive techniques, trauma, reconstruction and wound care.

Dr. Lechner is involved with training the residents at Norton Podiatric Residency Program. Outside of medicine, he enjoys weightlifting and spending time with his friends and family and exploring different places around Louisville.

Carl Kihm, DPM, is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgeries in pediatric and adult patients at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists. The practice has offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

Dr. Kihm was born, raised, and trained in Pennsylvania. In 2009, he earned his doctoral degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then, he completed a three-year surgical residency training program at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. 

After practicing for four more years in Georgia, Dr. Kihm moved to Louisville in 2016. Here, he is active in training residents and students at the Norton podiatric residency program. Dr. Kihm is a caring and thorough clinician and surgeon. He treats patients as if they were his family and finds satisfaction in helping others. 

Dr. Kihm specializes in the surgical management of complex congenital deformity and pediatric surgery (clubfoot, polydactyly, flatfoot conditions, tarsal coalitions, juvenile bunions), revision surgery in those who had previous unsuccessful outcomes, traumatic foot and ankle injuries, arthritic conditions, Charcot foot, neuromuscular conditions (spina bifida, polio, cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, stroke), and elective forefoot procedures (bunion and hammertoe repair, etc.).

Dr. Kihm is a faculty member of the Podiatry Institute, an international teaching foundation for reconstructive surgery. He has also authored surgery textbook chapters and many journal articles. Dr. Kihm has also completed seven surgery mission trips in Nepal and Guatemala. 

With limited resources, Dr. Kihm volunteers his time, heart, and expertise to treat pediatric patients with severe congenital conditions and adult patients with neglected congenital deformities. For these humanitarian efforts, he was awarded the “Community Hero Award” in 2015 by MedShare. 

In 2016, Dr. Kihm's team’s mission work was also recognized on The Doctor’s television show in a segment called “Life Changing Surgeries.”

Sam Clellen, DPM, is a board-qualified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists, which has locations in Louisville (Norton Audubon), Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, Kentucky, and Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Corydon, Indiana. Originally from Shaker Heights, Ohio, he is an avid Cleveland sports fan who brings Midwestern dedication and integrity to every patient interaction.

Dr. Clellen attended Ohio University for his undergraduate studies before completing his medical education at Barry University in Miami, FL, where he graduated as Salutatorian while also earning his MBA. He then went on to complete his residency training in South Florida at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, followed by a rigorous one-year fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the WellSpan Health Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Lancaster, PA.

At Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Clellen provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care tailored to each patient’s needs. He is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love, with a focus on patient education, open communication, and evidence-based treatment.

New to Louisville, Dr. Clellen is eager to explore all the city has to offer. Outside of work, he enjoys taking his dog on hikes, traveling, and discovering new foods.

Zachery Weyandt, DPM, is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He's board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Weyandt works with patients at Louisville Foot and Ankle Specialists, with offices in Louisville, Shepherdsville, Fern Creek, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.

A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Weyandt was born and raised in the suburbs of Altoona. He attended the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, where he was a member of the track and field team and developed a strong interest in medicine that led to the profession of podiatry. 

Dr. Weyandt pursued a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. He then completed his residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Weyandt gained extensive training and exposure in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery at a level-one trauma center. 

Following his residency, Dr. Weyandt returned to the state of Pennsylvania to complete an intensive one-year foot and ankle surgical fellowship in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, recognized by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He's also a proud member of the American Limb Preservation Society, providing care for diabetic limb salvage and preservation.

Dr. Weyandt's love for the city of Louisville prompted his return, and he now takes great pride in treating the needs of the community. 

Dr. Weyandt is active in training residents at the Norton Podiatric Residency Program. He offers both conservative and surgical treatments and looks forward to working with you to get you back on your feet. In his spare time, Dr. Weyandt enjoys mountain biking and exploring the Louisville food scene.