Dr. Camilo Benitez is a Board certified foot surgeon by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Benitez completed a 4 year surgical residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City where he was chief resident. His training focused on elective reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery, foot and ankle trauma, advanced limb salvage techniques, lower extremity wound care, and general podiatric medicine for both adult and pediatric patients. During his residency, Dr. Benitez presented on novel surgical techniques at the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery’s 75th Scientific Conference, and guest lectured at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery New York City Division Medical and Surgical Complications Seminars.

Dr. Benitez received advanced training in Foot Mobilization Techniques (FMT) in Toronto, Canada and is one of a handful of practitioners in The United States that incorporate this technique into their practice.

Dr. Benitez earned his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he graduated with high honors. He received the Timothy Holbrook Memorial Award of Excellence from the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine and the Orthopedic Rotation Excellence Award. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the City University of New York's Queens College, graduating Cum Laude.

During his undergraduate and medical schooling, he served in the New York City Emergency Medical Services system as an Emergency Medical Technician. After many years of successful private practice in NYC, Dr. Benitez now forms part of the team of specialists at Naples Foot and Ankle Group.