Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine / Podiatric Surgery

Dr. Kelemen received his Bachelor’s Degree with a dual major in Biology and Psychology from Boston University in 1983. He then attended St. George’s University School of Medicine to pursue a career in Pediatrics. He was rescued by the Armed Forces during the Grenada Invasion in October 1983 while attending St. George’s from 1983-1986. He completed his medical school education receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1989. He completed a one year internship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida in 1990. He then completed a two year Surgical Residency in Reconstruction and Traumatology from Golden Glades Regional Medical Center from 1990-1992. He became Chief Surgical Resident from 1991-1992. Dr. Kelemen has the distinction of being triple board certified in Podiatric Medicine, Podiatric Surgery and Sports Medicine by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. Dr. Kelemen has been a practicing podiatric physician for the past 30 years. He is the owner of the Foot Specialist with offices located in Waltham and Milford, Ma. In 2018 he started Dr. Kelemen’s Foot and Ankle Laser Institute. His clinical interests include Pediatric Podiatry, Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery and a focus on using his M6 Robotic MLS Laser to treat sports injuries, neuropathy and chronic pain. He has been working with Newton Wellesley Surgeons and operating at Newton Wellesley Hospital since 2020. Dr. Rob loves to spend quality time with his wife of 30 years Cecile “Sis”, their son Brandon and Chelsea their Golden retriever. Their son Brandon is presently attending and pursuing a career in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Temple University.