Jacob Hagenbucher DPM

Jacob Hagenbucher, D.P.M., is a foot and ankle surgeon and podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery within the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. Dr. Hagenbucher earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University and completed a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery training at Legacy Health / Kaiser Permanente Foundation in Portland, Oregon. He further advanced his expertise through a reconstructive foot and ankle fellowship at the Portland Foot & Ankle Institute. Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Hagenbucher treats a broad range of foot and ankle disorders with particular emphasis on complex reconstruction and limb salvage. His clinical interests include use of the Ilizarov external fixation technique for challenging deformity, trauma, and limb-threatening conditions. Dr. Hagenbucher’s research interests focus on diabetic limb salvage and improving outcomes for diabetic foot ulcers, and he is also engaged in resident medical education. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics such as insertional Achilles tendinopathy and assessment in podiatric medical education. He provides care in English.