Alexander S. Mark MD

Bone Imaging/Musculoskeletal, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neuroradiology

Medical Director, Bethesda MRI&CT

3202 Tower Oaks BlvdUnit 120Rockville, MD 20852
Phone+1 301-657-2444
Fax+1 301-657-2450

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Summary

Dr. Alexander Mark is a radiologist based in Rockville, MD, specializing in neuroradiology. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of California, San Francisco in 1988, after earning his MD from the University of Paris VII Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He currently serves as the Medical Director at Medstar Rockville and Chevy Chase and has formerly been the Chief of Neuroradiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Mark is experienced in dealing with vertigo and hearing loss and has made significant contributions to the field of MRI technology. His work has been widely published and cited, including articles on the assessment of the cervical spine and imaging of cord trauma. Recognized for his research, he has received several awards, including the Memorial Award from the Association of University Radiologists and the ACRO Med Award for spinal research.

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1983 - 1988
University of Paris VII Faculty of MedicineClass of 1982, MD
Lycee Eduard BranlyBS, 1974 - 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 1990 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
DE State Medical License 2007 - 2021
DC State Medical License 1988 - 2016
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2012
SC State Medical License 2005 - 2009
CA State Medical License 1984 - 1991
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Memorial Award Association of University Radiologist, 1986
1990 Certificate of Merit RSNA, 1990
The ACRO Med Award for outstanding spinal research 1990

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Sequential MRI in pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis following rapid correction of hyponatremia.
Robert Laureno, Guillaume Lamotte, Alexander S. Mark
BMC Research Notes. 2018-10-05
53 citations
Utility of the clivo-axial angle in assessing brainstem deformity: pilot study and literature review.
Fraser Henderson, William Wilson Iv, Alexander S. Mark, Myles Koby
Neurosurgical Review. 2018-01-01
17 citations
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: Recent Advances and a Neuro-Ophthalmological Review.
Padmaja Sudhakar, David M. Bachman, Alexander S. Mark, Joseph R. Berger, Sachin Kedar
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2015-09-01

Journal Articles

Common errors in the use of magnetic resonance imaging for neuro-ophthalmic diagnosis
Wolintz RJ, Trobe JD, Cornblath WT, Gebarski SS, Mark AS, Kolsky MP, Surv Ophthalmol, 1/1/2000
Cost-effective screening for acoustic neuroma
Fitzgerald DC, Mark AS, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/1999
MRI in sudden sensorineural hearing loss [letter; comment]
Fitzgerald DC, Mark AS, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/1998

Books/Book Chapters

MRI of the brain and spine
Chapter: Infectious and inflamatory diseases of the spine and spinal cord
Mark ASEditors: Atlas SW.Raven Press, New YorkEdition 2nd,1995
MRI of the brain and spine
Chapter: MRI of the temporal bone
Mark ASEditors: Atlas SW.Raven Press, New YorkEdition 2nd,1995
MRI of the brain and spine
Chapter: Nondegenerative, Nonneoplastic diseases of the spine
Mark ASEditors: Atlas SW.Raven Press, New York1991

Abstracts/Posters

Enhancement of the endolyrphate sac on Gad-MRI: A sign of Meniere's disease?
Mark AS, Seltzer S, ASHNR Meeting, Boston, 1/1/1991
Enhancement of the cisternal segment of the third nerve on gadolinium MRI: Clinical and pathological correlation
Mark AS, Blake P, Atlas SW, Ross M, Brown D, NANOS meeting/ASHNR Meeting, Park City, UT, 1991; Boston, 1991, 1/1/1991
MRI of injuries to the suprasellar region
Mark AS, Feaster S, Jackson D, RSNA, 1/1/1990

Lectures