Ken Kamler
Keynote Speaker: Orthopedic Microsurgeon & Extreme Medicine Expert; Author of "Surviving the Extremes"; Explorer-in-Residence at American Museum of Natural History
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Ken Kamler Biography
Dr. Ken Kamler is an American orthopedic microsurgeon who practices hand surgery in New York and specializes in extreme medicine in remote regions worldwide. Kamler is recognized for his expertise in hand reconstruction, finger reattachment, and wilderness medicine, focusing on the human body's response to extreme environments and endurance challenges.
Kamler's fieldwork spans diverse and challenging locations, including treating bear bites in the Arctic, frostbite in the Antarctic, setting fractures in the Andes, and providing care for scuba divers in the Galapagos. He has performed surgery in the Amazon rainforest and in a NASA undersea analogue space capsule, and has participated in zero-gravity research aboard NASA's DC-9 Vomit Comet, testing robotic systems for potential use in emergency surgery on the International Space Station and Mars. Kamler also served as the expedition doctor on Jeff Bezos' salvage mission to recover the Apollo 11 first-stage rocket engine from a depth of 14,000 feet.
Kamler has completed six expeditions to Mount Everest. Four of these were with the National Geographic Society, where he contributed to projects measuring the mountain's height and tectonic movement using laser telescopes and GPS receivers. On two expeditions, he served as Chief High Altitude Physician for NASA-sponsored research on human physiological responses to extreme altitude. Kamler climbed to within 900 vertical feet of Everest's summit and was the only doctor high on the mountain during the storm that claimed 12 lives. His treatment of survivors was depicted in the book "Into Thin Air" and the IMAX film "Everest." This experience formed the basis for his TED Talk, "Medical Miracle on Everest," where he discusses the climbers' efforts to save lives in extreme conditions and explores the medical recovery of a climber who survived prolonged burial in snow.
Kamler is the author of "Doctor on Everest" and "Surviving the Extremes: What Happens to the Body and Mind at the Limits of Human Endurance," both of which draw on his personal experiences in expedition medicine. He has contributed a monthly column to National Geographic Adventure and served as a feature writer and contributing editor for Popular Mechanics. Kamler has appeared in documentaries on IMAX, National Geographic, Discovery, and History Channel, and has been a guest on national radio and television, including BBC World Service, Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Kamler has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Doctor, by Newsday as one of the Best Doctors on Long Island, and by New York Magazine as one of the Best Doctors in New York. He is a recipient of the Lowell Thomas Distinguished Explorer Award and The Explorers Club Award for Heroism. Kamler has served as Explorer-in-Residence at the American Museum of Natural History, a consultant for NASA and National Geographic Adventure, and a commentator for Outdoor Life Network and CNN. As a former vice president of The Explorers Club, Kamler shares insights on human resilience, medical innovation, and survival in extreme environments.
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Ken Kamler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, TED, Medicine, Extreme Sports, Climbing, Public Health and Overcoming Adversity.
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Ken Kamler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure, Healthcare and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ken Kamler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ken Kamler generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ed Viesturs, Adrian Ballinger and Alex Honnold. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ken Kamler for an upcoming event.
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TED Radio Hour : NPR
This episode, TED speakers explore how a quick, compassionate or unexpected response can turn crisis into opportunity. Guests include physician Ken Kamler, ...
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"Everest has enough dangers as it is," Dr. Kenneth Kamler, the author of " Surviving the Extremes," said. "You don't need to add that additional danger of waiting ...
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ken Kamler for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ken Kamler, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ken Kamler or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ken Kamler for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ken Kamler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ken Kamler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ken Kamler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ken Kamler speak about?
Ken Kamler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, TED, Medicine, Extreme Sports, Climbing, Public Health and Overcoming Adversity. -
Where does Ken Kamler travel from?
Ken Kamler generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ken Kamler?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ken Kamler for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ken Kamler for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ken Kamler or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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