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Matthew RockmaelDPM, FACFAS
2nd Floor 270 International Circle San Jose, CA 95119
Matthew RockmaelDPM, FACFAS
San Jose, CA
Locations in California
About Matthew Rockmael
I was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but the majority of my life I spent growing up and living in Central Israel. My interest in medicine started in high school, at which point I volunteered as an emergency medical technician for the local Red Cross. My specific interest in foot and ankle pathology started while I was a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Special Forces. At that time, I had many foot and ankle injuries that were treated successfully by the military podiatrist.
I later went on to advance my medical career by obtaining my nursing degree at the University of Tel Aviv Sakler School Of Medicine. After obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, I worked at a very large level one trauma center as a trauma registered nurse (RN), which exposed me to a wide variety of foot and ankle pathology and trauma. It was at that point that I chose my career path as a foot and ankle specialist.
I continued to work as an emergency room RN for Kaiser Permanente while obtaining my podiatric medical degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. I later went on for a comprehensive three-year surgical residency through Palo Alto Veterans Administration/Stanford University Medical Center.
Working for Kaiser Permanente as a nurse and then rotating through Kaiser Permanente as a surgical resident exposed me to the organization’s integrated model of health care, which impressed me a great deal. This helped me in choosing my professional career path as a Kaiser Permanente physician.
My professional interests include sports medicine, foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction, limb salvage and the arthritic ankle, with a special interest in total ankle joint replacement. I am board certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot-ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Each patient has unique problems and different needs. I believe it is important for physicians to develop treatment plans that are individualized for each patient. I try to educate my patients thoroughly on their condition and treatment options and I expect them to play an integral role in the healing process. I only recommend surgery after all types of conservative care have failed. Keeping you comfortable after surgery is very important to us. Your physicians, nurses and other care givers will work together to ensure that your pain is addressed and treated as effectively and as safely as possible.
Patients new to the Department of Podiatry are seen by referral from your personal physician or nurse practitioner. Your personal physician or nurse practitioner will book your appointment with us directly during your appointment with them. In some cases, one of our nurses will call you directly for an appointment. Follow-up visits are scheduled as needed.
After our first visit, you may email me using the secure features under "Stay Connected With Your Doctor" on this page. You may also refill your prescriptions, check lab results, check past visit information, and make routine appointments.
Thank you for visiting my home page. I hope the information is useful. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome and I look forward to seeing you.
Roles and Responsibilities
I am a member of the Kaiser Permanente Unit Based Team for Quality Improvement. I also serve as adjunct teaching faculty for the Podiatric Surgical Residency Program/Veterans Administration, in Palo Alto.
My Staff
If I'm not available, you may contact my medical assistant at (408) 972-3489.
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my wife and three children. We love to travel and have done so extensively around the world. I enjoy cooking, reading, and listening to music. For exercise, I swim and train in Aikido.
Details
Board Status
- Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Reconstructive Rearfoot-Ankle Surg, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
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You have questions. We have answers.
If you think you might have a bunion, the first step is to consult a podiatrist or other foot and ankle specialist. They can evaluate your feet, assess the severity of your bunion(s), and provide treatment recommendations. They may suggest non-surgical options first, or they may recommend surgery. In addition to performing that evaluation and recommendation, providers who receive our training are qualified to determine whether you’re a candidate for the Bunionplasty® procedure itself. Learn more about the procedure.
As with any surgical procedure, the cost of minimally invasive bunion surgery can vary widely depending on several factors – your geographic location, the surgeon and their practice, and the outpatient surgical center or hospital facility. Any costs you may incur will depend on your health insurance policy and the specifics of your medical condition(s). To get the most accurate information, always consult with your provider and your insurance company for a more accurate estimate. Learn more.
Only you and your podiatrist or surgeon can determine the best time for you to have bunion repair surgery. Factors like your age, the severity of your bunion or bunions, your level and types of physical activity, other foot and ankle conditions like hammertoes, other health conditions that may impact your surgery and healing, etc. Some people may choose to correct bunions while they’re mild, while others may prefer to wait. Hear from other patients like you.
Recovery from bunion surgery depends on factors like the severity of the bunion(s), the patient’s age and other medical factors, whether other foot and ankle procedures are performed at the same time, how closely the patient is able to adhere to post-op instructions, and other variables. With the Bunionplasty® 360 Bunion Repair™ procedure, a patient might be able to walk the same day as their surgery, with their surgeon’s permission. At around six weeks, many patients return to walking in sneakers for longer periods. By two months, most patients are back to full recreation and their favorite footwear. Learn more.
Many patients travel a significant distance to have bunion surgery, either driving to see their surgeon or flying in from another city or country. Because bunion surgery can have a major impact on quality of life, patients often seek a surgeon who is not only an expert in bunion repair, but someone they feel personally comfortable with, who they trust to guide them in making major medical decisions. Find the bunion doctor for you.