Dr. Aaron Askew

Dr. Aaron Askew

“In my approach to care, I focus not just on the injury, but on the whole patient, considering their lifestyle needs to tailor a path to recovery.”

ABOUT Dr. Aaron Askew
EDUCATION
POST-OPERATIVE CALENDARS
Patient Medication Protocol
Therapy Protocols
RESEARCH
ABOUT Dr. Aaron Askew

Fellowship-trained in both orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Askew brings a comprehensive approach to treating patients of all ages and activity levels. He recognizes the importance of a patient’s particular lifestyle needs and is known for incorporating a whole patient approach into his care plans.

A native of Central Oregon, Dr. Askew’s education began at Portland State University, leading him to Oregon Health Sciences University for his medical degree. He followed his passion for orthopedics through his general orthopedic residency at Creighton University Medical Center and further specialized with fellowship training in both orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery at Methodist Hospital/Orthopedic in Indianapolis.

Dr. Askew is an avid cyclist, biking to work nearly every day of the year. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and five children.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Education: Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Medical School: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon   
Residency: Creighton-Nebraska Orthopedic Residency Program, Omaha, Nebraska
Fellowship: Michael Shae, MD Orthopedics, Boulevard, Indiana
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society

Patient Medication Protocol
RESEARCH
  • Askew A., Mendlick R., Mcguire M., Chakkalakal D., Delayed Fracture Healing in Alcoholics Department of Orthopedics, Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Creighton University, and University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Askew A., Mendlick R., Mcguire M., Chakkalakal D., Effect of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenic Protein on Osteogenesis in Rat Bone Marrow Culture Department of Orthopedics, Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Creighton University, and University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Wheeler D., Scott M., Askew A., Colville M., Biomedical Comparison of Intramedullary and Percutaneous Pin Fixation for Proximal Humeral Fracture Fixation Department of Orthopedics, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
  • Wheeler D., Keenan T., Askew A., Biomechanics of Anterior Spine Fixation Department of Orthopedics, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
  • Abrams J., Askew A., The Effects of CPM in Calcium Induced Calcium Release from Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Department of Physics, Portland State University (Thesis)