
Vishal Hegde, MD
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Vishal Hegde
Professional Titles
- Director of Clinical Research, Adult Hip and Knee Replacement Division
- Director, Adult Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
Vishal Hegde, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, serving patients in the Baltimore area. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, complex hip and knee replacement and revision surgery after a failed previous joint replacement.
Dr. Hegde is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients. He strives to create a personalized approach to each patient. He does this through customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique lifestyle as well as through the application of new technologies such as precision computer navigation.
Dr. Hegde is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated cum laude from Columbia University and received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Hegde did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California Los Angeles. He then completed an advanced clinical fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Colorado Joint Replacement in Denver, Colorado. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Hegde is committed to moving the field of joint replacement forward and has published many research articles and orthopaedic surgery textbook chapters. His research interests include developing innovative new techniques and technologies to prevent implant infection and improve outcomes after hip and knee replacement surgery. He has won numerous awards for his research from organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and the Western Orthopaedic Association.
Selected Publications
Hegde V, Park HY, Dworsky E, Zoller SD, Xi W, Johansen DO, Loftin AH, Hamad CD, Segura T, Bernthal NM. Use of a Novel Antimicrobial Implant Coating in vivo to Prevent Spinal Implant Infection. Spine. Oct 2019. E-pub ahead of print.
Bernthal NM, Burke ZDC, Hegde V, Upfill-Brown A, Chen CJ, Hwang R, Eckardt J. Long Term Follow-Up of All-Polyethylene Tibial Components for Oncological Endoprosthetic Reconstructions, A Single Institution Experience. Bone Joint Jr. Feb 2020; 102-B(2): 170-176.
Chen JB, Hegde V, Cheung EC, Stavrakis AI, SooHoo NF. Who Cares for Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications? Rates of Readmission to the Same or a Different Hospital as the Index Procedure. JAAOS. July 2019; 27(14):e669-e675.
Park HY, Hegde V, Zoller SD, Sheppard W, Hamad CD, Smith RA, Sprague MM, Proal JD, Hoang J, Loftin AH, Blumstein G, Burke ZDC, Cevallos N, Scaduto AA, Bernthal NM. Progress Not Panacea: Vancomycin Powder Efficacy and Dose Evaluated in an in-vivo Mouse Model of Spine Implant Infection. The Spine J. Dec 2019. E-pub ahead of print.
Stavrakis AI, Suwei Z, Loftin AH, Xi W, Niska J, Hegde V, Segura T, Bernthal NM. Controlled Release of Vancomycin and Tigecycline From an Orthopaedic Implant Coating Prevents Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in an Open Fracture Animal Model. BioMed Research International. Dec 2019; 1-9.
Honors
- Young Investigator Award, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2022
- Selection to Top Abstracts, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) Annual Meeting Highlights Symposium, 2019
- Clinician Scholar Career Development Program Participant, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) Research Development Committee, 2018
- H & H Lee Surgical Resident Travel Grant, Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA) Annual Meeting, 2018
- C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum Nominee, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Leadership Meeting, 2018
Lectures & Presentations
- A "Smart" Antimicrobial Implant Coating to Prevent Spinal Implant Infection, Podium Presentation, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Snowmass, CO, 8/1/18
- Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Higher Postoperative Complication Rates in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Podium Presentation, UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Day, Los Angeles, CA, 6/1/18
- Vitamin D is Associated with Higher Complication Rates in TKA, Podium Presentation, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Snowmass, CO, 8/1/18
- Who Cares for Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications? Rates of Readmission to the Same or a Different Hospital as the Index Procedure, Podium Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 3/1/19
- Zolendronic Acid Decreases Infection Burden in Mouse Model of Spine Implant Infection, Podium Presentation, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 8/1/19
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Candidate Member
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Fellow Member
- American Orthopaedic Association, Emerging Leaders Program Member
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 1 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0453
- fax: 410-550-0622
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-442-2089
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
Expertise
Education
Colorado Joint Replacement
Fellowship, Joint Reconstruction, 2020UCLA Medical Center
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019Weill Cornell Medical College
Medical Education, MD, 2013Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
245 ratings, 99 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Great appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
This was my first appointment with this provider and I was very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Everyone was very helpful & awesome service
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Hegde has been very nice which is often hard to find and very much appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very well mannered answer any questions follow up after surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very good did my knee surgery and will be doing the left one next
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Vishal Hegde is a excellent surgeon and I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Excellent doctor. Skilled and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
I was fully satisfied with my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr. Hegde and his Resident were excellent about explaining my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very Thankful for the medical treatment and surgery I had, was given the best care, and helped me to get my life back!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
The provider has given me very good care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Hegde was very understanding, attentive, explained x-rays, his experience regarding knee injections that I asked about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Hedge always listens and seeks to understand. He provides all information needed and makes sure I understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Very knowledgeable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr Hegde was great answer all my questions and concerns made me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr. Hegde was very confident, knowledgeable and professional during this appointment! He is thorough and explained the entire knee replacement procedure! He provided and explained everything I need to be ready for my knee replacement!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Great!!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Good,responses quickly answers to my chart and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Hegde is very thorough. I never feel rushed when I am with him. He always tells me that I can reach him through Johns Hopkins website. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Hegde is very attentive to his patients and answers all questions put to him clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr Hegde is super attentive. He listens and explains well. Cares about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Efficient, friendly and answered all our questions in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Had both knees replaced by my provider. I achieved great results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very professional and great to deal with,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
The appointment went very smoothly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Met doctor for the first time before knee surgery the next day. Really enjoyed his demeanor and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
He was a great doctor and I would go to he again and again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr Hegde is a wonderful doctor, kind, informative, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Best bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
The provider is a very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Hegde has given me reason after reason as to why the surgery has to be postponed time and time and time again with little to no way to achieve all of the hurdles even after realizing the dramatic and continued damage to the hip. The doctor did however acquiesce to my idea to lessen his parameters to proceed with surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Hegde was very professional. He had a good bedside manner and answered questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Very professional, concerned, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr.Hegde is very good! He took his time with me. He explained everything and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Nice, asked if I had any question. Seemed to be a caring man and devoted to his profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Everything was excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
He was nice and was willing to listen to any questions I asked.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Overall ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Hegde is always pleasant and easy to talk to. He listens carefully and is always on top of things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I just started in the practice but my first visit was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
A young female doctor and Dr Hegde both attended to my follow up to knee replacement, and to new issue with my hip. They were both extremely thorough with exams and explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Always a pleasant visit to this office Friendly and very efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Hegde was assigned as my dull knee replacement surgeon as I was a patient under the Contigo Program. He is excellent and I was lucky to have him as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I really love the fact that my provider knew my medical back ground.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Hegde has excellent people skills and shows genuine concern for his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Absolutely wonderful experience. They entire process from start to completion was well planned and explained the personal interaction had far exceeded my expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Very knowledgeable and very concerned for my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
He spent as much time as I needed with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Very happy with Dr Hegde
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Very knowledgeable explanation we could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Respectful and courtesy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
He was very personable and respectful. Listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Excellent bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Fantastic orthopedic surgeon! Dr Hegde gave me my life back with my new hip!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Absolutely Awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Knowledgable, friendly, concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Super nice and attentive.. Concerned about my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Mostly I see Dr. Hegde, Very pleasant Person and Friendly and am very much comfortable with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
He did excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Hegde is awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Professional and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Listened to concerns and explained plan of care clearly. Appeared knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr. Hegde is a fine dioctor, a very good communicator, and answers all my questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very concerned friendly genuine about helping hoping for recovery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Love the doctor very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
OMG I was in so much pain. Dr. Here was so attentive, compassionate and explained next steps on my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Always outstanding !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
He was very polite and professional he was very patient and I felt at ease talking with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Excellent Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Hegde is excellent. He is very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Very nice and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Pleasant, thorough, informative and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Wonderful!!! Very detailed and attentive. Listened closely to our questions. Wonderful experience all around!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very nice, explained to me condition of my knee ..showed me my x rays..right now P T later surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Knowledgeable, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Excellent/professional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Hegde is amazing and I will be seeking him out for my next hop replacement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr Hegde is very helpful and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. Hegde is the "best", listens, cares about the patient. I have recommended others to him because he is the best"! Thank yiu
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
They did an awesome job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
He explained my injuries to me clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Thorough, very informative and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Overall caring and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr Hegde and his team are top notch!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
The care that I received was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very attentive to my feelings and also to my Pain would highly recommend this hospital.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr Hegde was polite, helpful and patient with me.An excellent doctor to see, I am thrilled to have him as my surgeon for knee replacement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. H did good work on my knee replacement surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Hegde is wonderful. He has performed 2 surgeries on me now, hes extremely knowledgeable and just a very nice person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr Hegde has been fabulous. Explains everything, always answers your questions. Takes his time with you and always happy when talking to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Provider was excellent and highly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
He's very professional. Explains the results of the X-ray and shows me the source of pain I'm experiencing.