Dr. Mark Reed Will Be Joining To Orthopedic Specialists Of Seattle Staff On Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is welcoming a new doctor, Dr. Mark Reed into their practice next week. Dr. Mark Reed is a foot and ankle orthopedic specialist with years of experience in joint replacements and reconstructive surgery.
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA (1888PressRelease) September 01, 2012 - Dr. Reed is excited to join the Seattle medical community and to experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Dr. Reed is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon-providing specialty care of all foot and ankle disorders. He treats both adolescents and adults with a special focus on sports-related injuries, including ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and Achilles tendon injuries, and will be a great addition to the OSS team on Tuesday.
He is skilled in joint replacements and reconstructive surgery for treatment of degenerative conditions. In addition, he provides state-of-the-art treatment in the areas of fracture care and sports medicine.
Dr. Reed worked for seven years as a mechanical engineer for a contractor to the Department of Defense before changing careers and enrolling in medical school. As an engineer he designed missile guidance systems and was part of the team that developed the jet engine for the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. His background in engineering fostered an interest in orthopedics, driving him to an orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts. As a chief resident, he was selected as the recipient of the esteemed John J. Monahan award, given to the physician who best embodies patient-centered care.
After his general orthopedics training, Dr. Reed was accepted at the Union Memorial Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland, considered to be one of the most prestigious foot and ankle fellowship programs in the country.
He trained under three of the leaders in the foot and ankle community, including the current president of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, and participated in cutting-edge biomechanical and clinical research during his time in Baltimore.
He has undergone advanced training in ankle joint replacement, including the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) prosthesis, as well as in reconstructive procedures, including bunion, hammertoe, and flatfoot deformity correction.
Dr. Reed is excited to patients at his new position at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle.
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