Dr. Dr. Varun (Ben) Gujral

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Varun (Ben) Gujral, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Gujral brings over 15 years of experience in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic wound care, and sports medicine to Affiliated Foot & Ankle Care, with offices in Edison, Monroe, and Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. He takes great pride in providing attentive, one-on-one care for all of his patients.

The goal of the podiatrists, nurses, and support staff at Affiliated Foot & Ankle Care is to provide high-quality podiatric health care to the men, women, and children living in and around Edison,  Monroe, and Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. With a commitment to individualized care, a spirit of service, and clear communication, patients can feel confident knowing their unique concerns will be addressed.

Born in New Delhi and raised in Staten Island, New York, Dr. Gujral began his professional education at Binghamton University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology. He then enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, graduating near the top of his class.

After medical school, Dr. Gujral moved to Pittsburgh for a primary podiatric medical residency at West Penn Hospital. He later completed a residency in foot and ankle surgery at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

A Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the doctor is board-certified in foot surgery and wound care by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.

Since entering private practice, he has continued to build upon his professional knowledge and expertise. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Gujral enjoys spending time with his wife, Eva, and their three children. He loves the great outdoors, particularly skiing, fishing, and kayaking.

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