Dr. Ternent grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and then graduated from undergraduate school at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, Michigan where she learned extensively about forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, external fixation, sports injuries, foot and ankle trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Ternent grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and then graduated from undergraduate school at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, Michigan where she learned extensively about forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, external fixation, sports injuries, foot and ankle trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.
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She took the time to explain what I needed to do next with my foot.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very friendly and helpful
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Katherine Ternent was on call at Bryan West ER when I slipped on ice sustaining a trimalleolar ankle fracture on my way to a Thanksgiving dinner. She immediately relieved my anxiety with her kind, compassionate personality and professional competence, explaining the injury and treatment plan, providing adequate pain control during the multiple step corrections for the displaced foot. During this procedure she called on the help of Josh, the APRN who was working with me. One could note the collegial respect between these two who worked seamlessly together to reduce and splint my injury. During my office follow-up Dr. T. showed the radiologic films, explained the sites of injury and her plan to correct and stabilize the foot. She answered questions with patience and concern. I feel fortunate that she will be my surgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She was great! Listened to our concerns and needs and gave us our options accordingly.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Professional environment, knowledgeable staff, courteous and friendly. Thank you.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice, gentle and made me feel comfortable even though I knew it was going to hurt. It did hurt but, I was expecting worse. It went fantastic. I highly recommend Dr. Ternent.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She is just so nice and happy acting!!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Explained everythin
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She was amazing. So friendly. Did a nice job on my toe. Would recommend her to anyone.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Friendly and informative.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Prairie Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery - South Location
Dr. Ternent grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and then graduated from undergraduate school at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, Michigan where she learned extensively about forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, external fixation, sports injuries, foot and ankle trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.
She took the time to explain what I needed to do next with my foot.
Very friendly and helpful
Dr. Katherine Ternent was on call at Bryan West ER when I slipped on ice sustaining a trimalleolar ankle fracture on my way to a Thanksgiving dinner. She immediately relieved my anxiety with her kind, compassionate personality and professional competence, explaining the injury and treatment plan, providing adequate pain control during the multiple step corrections for the displaced foot. During this procedure she called on the help of Josh, the APRN who was working with me. One could note the collegial respect between these two who worked seamlessly together to reduce and splint my injury. During my office follow-up Dr. T. showed the radiologic films, explained the sites of injury and her plan to correct and stabilize the foot. She answered questions with patience and concern. I feel fortunate that she will be my surgeon.
She was great! Listened to our concerns and needs and gave us our options accordingly.
Professional environment, knowledgeable staff, courteous and friendly. Thank you.
Very nice, gentle and made me feel comfortable even though I knew it was going to hurt. It did hurt but, I was expecting worse. It went fantastic. I highly recommend Dr. Ternent.
She is just so nice and happy acting!!
Explained everythin
She was amazing. So friendly. Did a nice job on my toe. Would recommend her to anyone.
Friendly and informative.