Dr. Jessica Arneson is a podiatric physician with Artisan Foot & Ankle Specialists.
She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior and completed a minor in Healthcare Management through the Wharton School of Business, graduating in 2013. She then received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2017, graduating in the top 10 of her class. Dr. Arneson completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center in 2020, where she served as Chief Resident, before completing an advanced Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at The CORE Institute in 2021.
Dr. Arneson specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care with advanced expertise in complex reconstructive surgery, total ankle replacement, limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, deformity correction, sports injuries, trauma, and diabetic foot care. Her fellowship training at The CORE Institute provided extensive experience in primary and revision total ankle replacement, advanced reconstructive procedures, and complex hindfoot and ankle pathology. Throughout her career she has remained active in clinical research, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national conference presentations focused on diabetic limb preservation, wound care, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. She is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care that helps patients regain mobility and return to the activities they enjoy.
Outside of work, Dr. Arneson enjoys traveling with her fiancé, exploring national parks, reading, boating, and spending time with their dog, Leo, and two cats, Kona and Poppy. A former Division I softball player and team captain at the University of Pennsylvania, she continues to value an active lifestyle and brings that same dedication and teamwork to caring for her patients.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania — B.A., Biological Basis of Behavior; Minor in Healthcare Management (Wharton School of Business), 2013
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2017 (Top 10 of graduating class)
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital / Washington Hospital Center — Residency, Chief Resident, 2020
- The CORE Institute — Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, 2021
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery
- ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
Hospital Affiliations
- Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Publications
- The Impact of Tendo-Achilles Lengthening with Transmetatarsal Amputation in Diabetic Patients: A Matched Cohort Study (2023, Honorable Mention)
- Chapter 5: Comprehensive Management of the Lower Extremity in the Homeless Patient (Textbook chapter, 2021)
- Plantar Foot Ulcer Recurrence in Neuropathic Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Tendo-Achilles Lengthening (Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2020)
- Does Surgical Approach Influence the Risk of Post-Operative Infection Following Treatment of Tibial Plafond Fractures (2020)
- Expert Insights on Damage Control for Debridement of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Podiatry Today, 2018)
- Contributing Author, Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (2016)
- Additional peer-reviewed manuscripts and publications pending acceptance.
Presentations
Dr. Arneson has presented numerous podium and poster presentations at national meetings including:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
- Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC)
- Wound Healing Society
- International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot (ISDF)
Her presentations have focused on diabetic limb salvage, Achilles tendon lengthening, Charcot reconstruction, wound care, complex infections, total ankle replacement, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, including an award-winning clinical research presentation recognized with the 3rd Place Clinical Research Poster Award.