General Info

Dr. Gelbmann is a compassionate and detail-oriented physician. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he graduated with honors in biology and molecular biology. Dr. Gelbmann graduated with honors from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, specializing in the field of Podiatry. Immediately following, he completed a highly competitive residency in foot and ankle surgery at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, MI where he was selected chief resident during his third year. During his residency training, he spent month long rotations training under some of the best surgeons and physicians in Detroit. In addition to advanced foot and ankle surgical training, his residency experience included rotations in: plastic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, radiology, pathology, and others. Dr. Gelbmann is currently on the pathway to board certification with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, having earned board qualified status in 2014. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He believes the key to patient care is attention to details and that taking time with patients is the most important aspect of medical treatment. He takes pride in establishing a personalized program and a treatment regimen that corresponds to individual patient needs. Though surgery is an important component to the correction of many foot and ankle ailments, He strongly believes it is a last option after all conservative therapy has been exhausted. He is proud of the fact that patients are well informed and that we reach treatment options together after discussing their advantages.