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Dedicated to Excellence in Foot & Ankle Care
Dr. Daniel Yarmel
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Daniel Yarmel obtained his doctorate from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Next, he completed four years of residency with extensive podiatric medical and surgical training at The University of Pennsylvania’s Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. The training focused on all areas of foot and ankle surgery, including elective and non-elective forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive procedures, trauma of the foot and ankle, diabetic limb preservation, and applications in internal and external fixation.
In 2006 Dr. Yarmel traveled to Venezuela for Operacion Caminar 3, a medical mission that evaluated and performed reconstructive surgical procedures on children with clubfoot and other severe deformities. He is published in peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery) and textbooks and has lectured nationally.
In 2009 Dr. Yarmel had the privilege to join his wife, Dr. Amber Treaster, in practice at Harrisburg Foot and Ankle Center. They are now both proud members of the USFAS (Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic) team, with local practice locations in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Newport, PA.
Dr. Yarmel serves as the current UPMC Residency Director (UPMC Medical Education Harrisburg Podiatric Surgery Residency Program) and is the Founder and Director of our program’s surgical training cadaver lab.
When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Yarmel enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Treaster, and their two wonderful children. He stays active by coaching soccer, participating in snow sports, and traveling with his family, while also finding time to cheer on the Wisconsin Badgers and all Philadelphia sports teams.
Board Certification:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (D.ABFAS)
- Certified in Foot Surgery
- Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations and Privileges:
- UPMC Pinnacle Legacy Hospital Health System (Harrisburg, West Shore and CGOH): Harrisburg, PA
- Penn State/Holy Spirit Hospital: Camp Hill, PA.
- Penn State: Hampden Medical Center: Enola, PA
- Penn State/Holy Spirit Wound Care Center
- UPMC West Shore Surgery Center: Mechanicsburg, PA.
Memberships:
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS)
- American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA)
- Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine: Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Publications/Research:
2025
Impact of Talar Morphology on the Posterior Malleolus in Acute Ankle Fractures. Poster Presentation for UPMC Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day. Isaiah Tates DPM, Daniel Yarmel DPM
Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ 2025
2023
Use of Gait Training and Computerized Gait Analysis in Reconstructive Pes Planovalgus Surgery. Poster Presentation for UPMC Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day. Megan Kimmel, DPM; Sushila Kabadi, DPM; Keri Tkatch DPT; Daniel Yarmel DPM **First Place
Poster Presentation at Goldfarb Scientific Conference, Valley Forge, PA November 2023

Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL January 2024
2020
Forefoot Amputations and Their Tendency to Progress to More Proximal Amputations. Poster Presentation for UPMC Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day. Jordan Bean, DPM; Krupa Patel, DPM; Allan Grossman, DPM; Daniel Yarmel, DPM
2019
Identification of Risk Factors in the Development of Hospital-acquired Decubitus Heel Ulcerations. Poster Presentation for UPMC Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day. Riley Pett, DPM; Kelly Parks, DPM; Daniel Yarmel, DPM
2016-2025
Annual Medical Education Day Poster Presentation or Surgical Tract Oral Presentation: Judge (Surgical and Medical Tracks)
2014
Use of Computerized Gait Evaluation for Reconstructive Surgery of the foot/ankle (juvenile collapsing pes planovalgus deformity). Rizzardi T, Yarmel D, Grossman A. Presentation for the 2014 Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day. **First Place
2012
Downey MS, Yarmel DJ. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. In: Southerland JT, Nakra A, Boberg JS ,Downey MS, Rabjohn LV, eds. McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012:934-949.
Rabjohn LV, Yarmel DJ. Rheumatoid Rearfoot. In: Southerland JT, Nakra A, Boberg JS ,Downey MS, Rabjohn LV, eds. McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012:863-875.
Morton’s Neuroma: Clinical and Histological Correlation. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 2012 (submitted for publication).
Morton’s Neuroma: Clinical and Histological Correlation. Presented as poster presentation for the 2012 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference and Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day.
Use of Computerized Gait Evaluation in Foot and ankle surgery. Presented as poster presentation for the 2012 Pinnacle Hospital’s Annual Medical Education Day.
2009
First Metatarsal-cuneiform Arthrodesis for the Treatment of First Ray Pathology: A Technical Guide. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 2009 Sep-Oct;48(5):593-601.
The Cotton Osteotomy: A Technique Guide. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009 Jul-Aug;48(4):506-12.
2008
Recurrent Pedal Hobnail Dabska-Retiform Hemangioendothelioma with Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery Utilizing a Digital Fillet Flap. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2008 Sep-Oct;47(5):487-93.
Pedal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an Immunocompromised Host. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2008 Jul-Aug;47(4):343-9.
The Use of Epidermal/Dermal Replacement Therapies and Combined Replacement Matrices. Podiatry Management November/December 07 p171-182.
Charcot Osteoarthropathy. Podiatry Management November/December 06.. p201-214.
