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Benjamin D. Umbel, DO
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle, Orthopedic Surgery
Granite Falls, Hickory, Morganton, Valdese
4.9
258 Ratings
128 Comments
Dr. Benjamin D. Umbel, D.O. is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Umbel strongly believes establishing a trusting relationship with his patients and advocating for their needs should be at the center of their orthopedic care. Dr. Umbel was born and raised in a small town outside of Youngstown, OH. He earned summa cum laude honors while completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Baldwin Wallace University.
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4.9
258 Ratings
128 Comments
Dr. Benjamin D. Umbel, D.O. is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Umbel strongly believes establishing a trusting relationship with his patients and advocating for their needs should be at the center of their orthopedic care. Dr. Umbel was born and raised in a small town outside of Youngstown, OH. He earned summa cum laude honors while completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Baldwin Wallace University.
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Foothills Region: Granite Falls - Orthopedics
160 River Bend
Suite C
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Suite C
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
2165 Medical Park Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Morganton - Orthopedics
503 East Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Morganton, NC 28655
Foothills Region: Valdese - Orthopedics
841 Malcolm Blvd
Rutherford College, NC 28671
Rutherford College, NC 28671
Dr. Benjamin D. Umbel, D.O. is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Umbel strongly believes establishing a trusting relationship with his patients and advocating for their needs should be at the center of their orthopedic care.
He says “I come from an athletic background and was raised in a blue-collar family. I understand firsthand the importance of minimizing missed playing time due to an injury or getting back to work in order to provide for your family. In most situations, non-operative treatment is my first recommendation. If non-operative treatment has failed or is not indicated, all reasonable surgical options are discussed and a joint decision to move forward with surgery can be made. My primary goal is to return patients to their sport, job, or any daily activities they enjoy.”
Dr. Umbel was born and raised in a small town outside of Youngstown, OH. He earned summa cum laude honors while completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Baldwin Wallace University. There he was a 3-year letter winner and team captain for the men’s varsity basketball team. He then completed his medical school education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, VA. Following medical school, Dr. Umbel spent 5 years in Columbus, OH at OhioHealth where he successfully completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery.
He then completed an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle fellowship at the prestigious Duke University Medical Center. During his time at Duke, he was trained and mentored by world leaders in the field of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgery. He had the unique privilege of training alongside pioneers in the topics of ankle replacement, bunion correction, custom 3D implants, flatfoot reconstruction, complex foot and ankle deformity reconstruction as well as surgical techniques in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery. He gained extensive knowledge, comfort and expertise in the non-operative and operative management of routine and complex foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Umbel’s practice focuses on foot and ankle issues. He takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to caring for the following:
Foot and ankle pain and arthritis
Ankle instability and sports-related foot and ankle injuries
Lower extremity fracture care
Cartilage defects requiring restorative surgery
Tendon/ligament repair/reconstruction
Bunion deformities
Achilles injuries and disorders
Hammer toe deformities
Diabetic foot reconstruction
Flatfoot and high arch (cavovarus) deformities
Pain and advanced deformity related to arthritic, neurologic, congenital, and acquired conditions
Dr. Umbel has helped author numerous academic research publications, textbook chapters, and surgical techniques on the topics of ankle arthritis, flatfoot reconstruction, foot and ankle fracture management, and diabetic fracture care. He is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and is currently a member of the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee (YPC). He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), and the Piedmont Orthopedic Society.
Dr. Umbel is married to his wife, Amy, who works as a physician assistant and is a native of Statesville, NC. Together they have three children; Auburn, Lawson, and Monroe.
His interests outside of work include spending time with his family and friends, exercising, woodworking, and cooking. He and his family look forward to becoming involved with their local church and community.
Education
Baldwin Wallace University
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Duke University Medical Center
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Dr. Umbel was wonderful, helpful, patient kind caring and explained everything to me about my injury and helped get me to the right direction! Thank you!
Very informative. Excellent doctor.
I had a titanium talus implant, and Dr. Umbel, by far, exceeded all my expectations. He is very professional, personable, and compassionate. He explains things thoroughly and goes above and beyond during treatment. He is an outstanding physician and surgeon, and I will highly recommend him to family and friends.
We met Dr. Umbel today for the first time. He was friendly, professional, articulate, intelligent and we felt very comfortable and confident in his diagnosis and treatment plan for my husband. Very impressive credentials. I highly recommend Dr Umbel and the staff at EmergOrtho.
My husband had ankle surgery and was very thorough and to the point with him. Recommend him 100%
Caring, understanding, thoughtful, thorough, clearly explained the diagnosis and the options - I have a great deal of respect for and confidence in him.
Very thorough and very kind.
Very personable and informative
Very personable and professional at the same time. Two qualities not often found at the same time in a surgeon.
He doesn’t get you in and out in a hurry…. He actually takes the time to examine you, I went to the office in Morganton and they rushed me in and out and said nothing was wrong but I could feel in my feet something was wrong. Made an appt the following week with Dr. Umbell. They took several X-rays. I’m a FedEx delivery driver so I’m constantly on my feet in and out of the truck. Dr. Umbell came in the room and pressed certain spots on my foot. He said, “Let me go check the X-ray in that exact spot”. He comes back and says it’s not fractured, but there is stress I. That one spot that I’m having pain. The same exact thing happened to my other foot a few months ago but I didn’t get it checked out till it was actually fractured. So lesson learned after the first foot incident. Dr. Umbell put me in a hard shoe verses a boot, which is what I preferred. Dr. Umbell really listens to the patient. He’s very caring and understanding. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Umbell. He’s amazing!