Benjamin Kamel, DPM, FACFASDouble Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Benjamin Kamel is a double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Garey Orthopedic Medical Group in Pomona, California. He cares for patients across the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley, from everyday heel and foot pain to complex ankle injuries and reconstruction. His approach is simple: start with the most conservative treatment that will work, and when surgery is the right answer, use the least invasive technique that gets the job done.
Training and credentials
Dr. Kamel earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, graduating near the top of his class with honors and induction into the Pi Delta Honor Society. He completed a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA), and was elected Chief Resident in his final year. His residency included sports medicine training at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and a high-level trauma rotation at Kaiser Permanente.
He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
What he treats
Dr. Kamel's surgical practice covers sports medicine, trauma, and forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, including minimally invasive bunion surgery, ankle stabilization, Achilles tendon repair, fracture care, flatfoot correction, cartilage restoration, pediatric foot conditions, and surgery for arthritis of the foot and ankle. In the office, he offers nonsurgical options including radial shockwave therapy, iovera° cryoneurolysis, PRP injections, and custom orthotics.
Teaching and research
Dr. Kamel serves as Program Director of a local surgical residency, where he leads the training of the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons. He is also clinical faculty at Western University of Health Sciences, teaching medical students and residents. He has co-authored published research in foot and ankle surgery and lectures at national conferences on sports medicine, great toe arthritis, and complex foot and ankle fracture repair.
Hospital privileges
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- San Antonio Regional Hospital
- Chino Valley Medical Center
Athletes and sports medicine
Dr. Kamel provides care for local sports teams at the high school, university, and professional levels, working with athletes in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, rugby, lacrosse, and competitive dance. He played football, basketball, baseball, and soccer growing up and has been through his own share of injuries, so he understands both the physical pain and the frustration of being sidelined.
Outside the office
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Kamel enjoys exercising, spending time with his family, and traveling with his wife, son, and daughter. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
"I assure you, that when you come see me, you will be treated like family."
For more information about Dr. Kamel, including a comprehensive list of conditions and treatments, blogs, and frequently asked questions, please visit drkamelfootandankle.com