From the pool to the operating room, my life has always been about precision, purpose, and performance.

I grew up as a competitive swimmer, earning All-American honors in high school and competing at the NCAA level in college. The discipline I learned in the water carried me through Princeton University, where I studied molecular biology, and then on to medical school, an orthopaedic residency, and a hand surgery fellowship.

My career has given me the privilege of treating everyone from weekend athletes to the pros — serving as a hand surgeon for organizations including the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves, Twins, and Wild, as well as their minor league affiliates. Whether it was helping a professional athlete return to play or guiding a patient back to simple daily activities, I’ve seen firsthand how much function means to living a full life.

Service has always been at the heart of my journey. I’ve volunteered on mission trips in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and I was a member of one of the first medical teams to respond to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. These experiences shaped my belief that the skills we’re given are meant to be shared — both at home and abroad.

Beyond medicine, I’ve sought challenge and balance in many forms: lifeguarding on the Jersey Shore, competing in international lifeguard competitions, racing as a triathlete, exploring the depths through scuba diving, and finding quiet focus in gardening and baking. I’m also passionate about traveling the world with my wife and four daughters — whether it’s a high-end safari in South Africa, flying Delta One, or experiencing Royal Caribbean’s Star Class.

Today, my mission is to share the lessons I’ve learned — from medicine, sports, travel, and life — to help others pursue health, performance, and meaning without limits.

This is the heart of Form & Function with Dr. Ben:

• Form — the structure we build in our bodies, habits, and systems.

• Function — the way we move, recover, grow, and live fully.

I believe that when we align the two, we create a life of resilience, freedom, and purpose.