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Mark C. Howard, M.D., Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon sp

Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mark Christopher Howard, M.D

Dr. Mark Christopher Howard is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery. His areas of expertise include the diagnosis and management of athletic injuries of the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Dr. Howard has specialized training and technical expertise in the areas of advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy, cartilage/meniscus restoration, shoulder instability, fracture care, and orthobiologics/regenerative medicine. He takes a patient-centered approach to care and uses shared decision-making in treatment plans to help his patients meet their goals and get back to doing what they love.

A Monterey Peninsula native, Dr. Howard graduated from Stevenson High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and his medical doctorate (MD) from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Howard subsequently completed his internship and residency at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital. He then chose to pursue further subspecialty training in sports medicine and advanced arthroscopic surgery by completing a year-long fellowship at the renowned Orthopaedic Sports Medicine program at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Howard has served as the team physician for USC Trojan Athletics, Wake Forest Demon Deacon Athletics, and Winston-Salem Dash. Since returning to the Monterey Peninsula, Dr. Howard assists covering Hartnell College and local high school athletics.

Dr. Howard is currently an orthopaedic surgeon sports medicine specialist at Monterey Spine and Joint and is affiliated with the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He sees patients of all ages with sports injuries or any other bone, joint or muscle need.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship Training
    • Wake Forest School of Medicine Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
    • Fellowship Program: August 2021-July 2022
  • Residency Training
    • Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    • Residency Program: June 2017 - June 2021
  • Internship
    • Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    • Residency Program: June 2016-June 2017
  • Medical School
    • The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    • Medical Doctorate, May 2016
  • Undergraduate Studies
    • Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
    • Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, May 2012
    • Major – Science, Technology and International Affairs
    • Concentration: Biotechnology and Global Health

Honors and Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha – Perelman School of Medicine, 2016
  • Magna Cum Laude – Georgetown University, 2012
  • Phi Beta Kappa – Georgetown University, 2011
  • Dean’s List – Georgetown University, 2008-2012

Publications

  • Howard, M.; Waterman, B. “Editorial Commentary: Pseudoparalysis and Acromiohumeral Interval Reversibility Are the Most Important Factors for Achieving Patient-Acceptable Symptom State After Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Posterior Superior Rotator Cuff Tears.” Arthroscopy 2022 June
  • Lan R., Piatt ET., Bolia IK., Haratian A., Hasan LK., Peterson AB., Howard M., Korber S., Weber AE., Petrigliano FA., Tan EW. “Suture Tape Augmentation in Lateral Ankle Ligament Surgery: Current Concepts Review.” Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2021Oct
  • Akelman, M,; Howard, M.; Waterman, B. “Editorial Commentary: Repairing Retracted Rotator Cuff Tears: Histologically Different, but Success Still Achievable with “Failure in Continuity”” Arthroscopy, 2021 Sept.
  • Howard, M.; Solaru, S.; Kang, H.P.; Homere, A.; Hatch, G.; Tibone, J.; Gamradt, S.; Weber, A. “The Effect of Playing Surface on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA Soccer.” Orthop J Sports Med 2020 Mar; 8(3 suppl2)
  • Courtney, P.M.; Howard, M.; Goyal, N.; Schwarzkopf, R.; Schnaser, E.; Sheth, N.P. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty” J Arthroplasty, 2016 Mar; 31(3):562-6
  • Courtney, P. M.; Melnic, C. M.; Howard, M.; Makani, A; Sheth, N. P. “A Systematic Approach to Evaluating Hip Radiographs–A Focus on Osteoarthritis.” J Orthopedics Rheumatol, 2014; 2(1), 7.
  • Shelby, T.; Boulia-Kavouklis, I.; , Wier, J.; Howard, M.; Weber, A.; Hatch, G. “Current Updates on the Use of Internal Bracing in the Surgical Management of Knee Injuries.” – Submitted to Arthroscopy
  • Eppler, M.; Boulia-Kavouklis, I.; Korber, S.; Howard, M.; Weber, A.; Petrigliano, F. “Highlighting the Need for International Consensus on Injury Reporting Practices in Water Polo: A Scoping Review.” Submitted Br J Sports Med

Presentations

  • Bougioukli, S; Lefebvre, R; Howard, M; Cohen, L; Marecek, G; Stevanovic, M. “Staged Reconstruction of Infected Humerus Nonunions using Free Vascularized Fibula Graft” American Society of Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2022
  • Bougioukli, S; Lefebvre, R; Howard, M; Cohen, L; Marecek, G; Stevanovic, M. “Staged Reconstruction of Infected Humerus Nonunions using Free Vascularized Fibula Graft” Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2022
  • Howard, M.; Solaru, S.; Kang, H.P.; Homere, A.; Hatch, G.; Tibone, J.; Gamradt, S.; Weber, A. “The Effect of Playing Surface on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA Soccer.” 2019 AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day 2020.
  • Howard, M. “Management of Chondral Defects of the Knee.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Jan 2020.
  • Solaru, S., Kang, H.P.; Howard, M.; Homere, A.; Hatch, G.; Tibone, J.; Gamradt, S.; Weber, A. “The Effect of Playing Surface on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA Soccer.” 2019 Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting.
  • Courtney, P.M.; Howard, M.; Sheth, N.P. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty” Annual Meeting American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Poster Presentation 2015 Poster Presentation 2015
  • Courtney, P.M.; Howard, M.; Sheth, N.P. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty” – Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Abstract 2015

    • Posters

  • Bougioukli, S; Lefebvre, R; Howard, M; Cohen, L; Marecek, G; Stevanovic, M. “Staged Reconstruction of Infected Humerus Nonunions using Free Vascularized Fibula Graft” American Society of Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2022
  • Bougioukli, S; Lefebvre, R; Howard, M; Cohen, L; Marecek, G; Stevanovic, M. “Staged Reconstruction of Infected Humerus Nonunions using Free Vascularized Fibula Graft” Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2022
  • Howard, M.; Solaru, S.; Kang, H.P.; Homere, A.; Hatch, G.; Tibone, J.; Gamradt, S.; Weber, A. (2019). “The Effect of Playing Surface on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA Soccer.” 2019 AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day 2020
  • Solaru, S.; Kang, H.P.; Howard, M.; Homere, A.; Hatch, G.; Tibone, J.; Gamradt, S.; Weber, A. (2019). “The Effect of Playing Surface on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in NCAA Soccer.” 2019 Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
  • Courtney, P.M.; Howard, M.; Sheth, N.P. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty” – Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Abstract 2015
  • Courtney, P.M.; Howard, M.; Sheth, N.P. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty” – Annual Meeting American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Poster Presentation 2015

    • Scientific Exhibits

    • Erdman, MK.; Clarke, E.; Gibbs, SJ.; Harwin, B.; Howard, M.; Lee, AK.; Marecek, GS. “Avoiding Malrotation in Diaphyseal Fractures of the Femur and Tibia”. 2019 Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Leadership

    • University of Southern California, Wellness Champion for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Representative, 2019-present
    • University of Southern California, Medical Student Surgical Interest Group Mentor, 2018-present
    • University of Southern California High School Football Team Physician, 2016 – present
    • Medical Education Student Report – University of Pennsylvania, 2015-2016
    • United Health Care Clinic, Volunteer, 2012-2016
    • Anatomy Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, 2015-2016

    Meetings/Courses

    • AOSSM Annual meeting – July 2022
    • Arthrex Fellows Course – May 2022
    • Tornier/Stryker Upper Extremity Course – April 2022
    • AANA Fellows Course – February 2022
    • Zimmer Biomet Mobile Cadaver Lab – January 2022
    • WFU Arthrex Fellows Course – October 2021
    • AOSSM Fellows Course – July 2021
    • AO Basic Trauma Principles – May 2019
    • Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting – August 2019
    • Tornier Mobile Lab – Shoulder Arthroplasty Cadaver Course – May 2019

    Professional Society Memberships

    • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
    • AO North America, Resident Member
    • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
    • Arthroscopy Association of North America
    • Western Orthopaedic Association
    • California Orthopaedic Association
    • Leo Leung Orthopaedic Society
    • American Medical Association

    Mark C. Howard, M.D.

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