Gabriel Van Gompel, DPM

Dr. Gabriel Van Gompel specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He has extensive experience in all areas of foot and ankle medicine, with an emphasis on reconstructive and arthroscopic surgery. He has received specific training in arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures involving the foot and ankle with an emphasis on sports medicine. He also is trained in treating biomechanics disorders involving the lower extremity. He offers treatments using custom foot orthotics and bracing when necessary. This method of treatment can be effective at helping patients return to their sport or normal daily activities while avoiding a surgical procedure.

Dr. Van Gompel completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point and obtained his medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. He received his surgical training at the Kaiser Permanente South Bay Consortium Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program. Here, he performed numerous procedures involving musculoskeletal reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, trauma, neuromuscular disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Having trained in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Van Gompel is well accustomed to the diverse pathology and patient population. His goal in treatment is to help patients return to their normal activities as quickly and safely as possible. He involves his patients in the treatment process to create the optimal situation for healing.

Dr. Van Gompel is also passionate about volunteering surgical services to those in need. He participated in a surgical mission to Da Nang, Vietnam, where he performed reconstruction surgery on patients with extensive foot and ankle deformity and disability. He plans to continue offering his services to volunteer missions in the future.

In his free time, Dr. Van Gompel enjoys spending time with family, sailing, hiking, snowboarding, and attending the San Jose Sharks hockey games. He is a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan.