Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!
Together Dr. Ben Kam and Dr. Sean Kelly are among the first orthopedic surgeons in the Pikes Peak Region to perform Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee replacement surgery.
Optum welcomed Dr. Kam to our orthopedic team in August 2016 and we were able to expand our access to orthopedic services with his addition. Dr. Kam comes to Optum with over 10 years’experience in sports medicine-focused orthopedic surgery. When he’s not busy seeing patients, Dr. Kam enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Education
2004 | Residency | Oregon Health and Sciences University | |
1996 | Internship | Baptist Memorial Hospital | |
1995 | MPH | Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine | |
1995 | MD | Tulane University School of Medicine | |
1991 | BS, Biology | United States Air Force Academy | |
Experience
2016 - Present | Orthopedic Surgeon | Colorado Springs Health Partners, A DaVita Medical Group | |
2010 - 2016 | Assistant Professor of Surgery/Preceptor | USAF Academy externship | CO |
2012 - 2015 | Commander, 673rd Surgical Operations Squadron | JBER | AK |
2011 - 2012 | Staff Orthopedic Surgeon | 673rd Surgical Operations Squadron, JBER | AK |
2010 - 2011 | Deputy Squadron Commander | 10th Surgical Operations Squadron | USAFA, CO |
2010 - 2011 | Team Physician | Basketball Team | USAFA, CO |
2010 - 2011 | Director of Research | Dept. of Orthopedics | USAFA, CO |
2007 - 2010 | Surgical Services Flight Commander | US Air Force | USAFA, CO |
2006 - 2007 | Medical Director, Surgical Services | US Air Force | USAFA, CO |
2004 - 2006 | Chief, Orthopedic Element | US Air Force | USAFA, CO |
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Orthopedic Trauma Association