Kel Bergmann
C.P.O. and Managing Principal
Education: University of Washington
kbergmann@scop.net
Office: Kearny Mesa
858 292-7448
Kel is a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist and has been working in the field since 1980. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from the University of Washington in 1980. He went on to complete 3 years of post graduated work in San Diego. In July of 1982 Kel, along with Loren Saxton and Tony DiSanto founded SCOPe Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc. In 1985 he received both his Orthotic and Prosthetic certifications from the American Board of Certification (ABC). Kel works out of the Kearny Mesa office and serves as the company president.
Kel’s service to the Orthotic and Prosthetic field extends beyond his work at SCOPe. He is currently the Treasurer for the California Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (COPA), he is on the Board of Directors for AOPA, DAC, COPA and is on the DMERC Advisory Committee. As part of his commitment to education he co-authored “Spinal Orthoses in the Management of Spinal Trauma” which as appeared in both Spine by Rothman & Simeone and Spine Trauma by Levine, Eismont, Garfin & Zigler. Kel specializes in adult rehabilitation though he has had great success working with all populations. He is also certified in E-Knee, C-Leg, the TEC Harmony System, Ischial Containment Prosthetic Designs, Stance Control Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO’s) and WalkAide. Kel has also been called to the aide of various different animals including a Chinese Tufted deer at the San Diego Zoo.
Kel was born in Medford Oregon but has lived most of his life in San Diego. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, running, cycling, skiing and playing tennis.
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