Dr. Benjamin Carelock, DPM
Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon | American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Dr. Benjamin Carelock is a highly dedicated, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with extensive expertise in reconstructive procedures and diabetic limb salvage. Originally from Dripping Springs, Texas, he has always been passionate about exploring the outdoors, with a particular love for mountain environments.

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He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

 

Dr. Carelock then completed a rigorous three-year residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in all aspects of foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, with a keen focus on diabetic limb preservation. During his residency, he was honored with the Gary Jolly Award for Academic Excellence.

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With over a decade of clinical experience in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, Dr. Carelock approaches patient care with a holistic philosophy—believing that 99% of health resides above the ankle. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans that respect the whole person, ensuring optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.

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Excited to join the Fairbanks community, Dr. Carelock is committed to providing compassionate, advanced foot and ankle care in the largest state in the nation. He looks forward to building lasting relationships and helping patients regain mobility and quality of life.