Our Team
Mahesh R. Bagwe, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Lower Extremity Physician
If joint pain is making it harder to walk, work, play sports or stay active, Mahesh Bagwe, M.D., can help evaluate your condition and recommend appropriate treatment. Dr. Bagwe provides orthopedic care in Creve Coeur, Cape Girardeau and St. Louis, Missouri with nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.
Dr. Bagwe's Services
About Dr. Bagwe
Mahesh Bagwe, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstruction. He focuses on lower extremity care, including conditions that affect the foot, ankle and knee.
Dr. Bagwe provides care for people with pain, injuries, arthritis, instability and movement concerns that can affect walking, work, sports and daily activity. Whether symptoms began after an injury or developed over time, he can evaluate the concern and discuss treatment options based on the patient’s condition, lifestyle and goals.
Care may include nonsurgical treatment, injections, arthroscopic procedures, reconstructive surgery or surgery when appropriate.
Education and Training
- Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
- Internship and Residency: University of Illinois-Chicago
- Fellowship: Center for Orthopedic Care, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
Organizations
- American Medical Association
- Missouri State Medical Association
- Missouri Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Areas of Focus
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Knee surgery
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Cartilage repairs
- Ankle joint replacement
- Foot and ankle injections
- Reconstructive surgery
- General orthopedic surgery
- Workers’ compensation injuries
When to Consider Orthopedic Care
Foot, ankle or knee pain may affect mobility, balance, work and daily activity. An orthopedic evaluation may help identify the cause of symptoms and determine whether nonsurgical care, injections, rehabilitation or surgery may be appropriate.
Common reasons to schedule an evaluation may include:
- Foot, ankle or knee pain that lasts more than a few days
- Pain, swelling, stiffness or instability after an injury
- Difficulty walking, standing, climbing stairs or staying active
- A sports injury, work-related injury, sprain, strain or fracture
- Reduced range of motion, weakness or trouble bearing weight
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bagwe’s Orthopedic Care
Dr. Bagwe treats lower extremity disorders and orthopedic concerns affecting the foot, ankle and knee. His areas of focus include foot and ankle surgery, knee surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, cartilage repairs and general orthopedic surgery.
An evaluation may be helpful if foot or ankle pain lasts more than a few days, affects walking or balance, follows an injury or does not improve with basic self-care.
Dr. Bagwe evaluates knee pain and injuries, including ligament injuries, meniscal tears, fractures, arthritis, runner’s knee and knee instability.
Treatment depends on the patient’s condition and symptoms. Nonsurgical options may be considered for certain foot, ankle and knee concerns before surgery is discussed.
Yes. Dr. Bagwe provides care for work-related orthopedic injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, soft tissue injuries and repetitive stress injuries.
Use the appointment link or contact the office to request an appointment at the Creve Coeur or Cape Girardeau location.
