Mark Alan Elkus MD (He/Him)
Hand Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
President/Physician The Orthopedic Group of Birmingham
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NABirmingham, AL 35205
Phone+1 205-939-0610
Fax+1 205-930-9134
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Summary
- Dr. Mark Elkus is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Birmingham, AL, specializing in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma. He completed his medical training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and further honed his expertise with a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at Lenox Hill Hospital. Since 2003, he has served as an attending surgeon at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Children's of Alabama, and The Orthopedic Group of Birmingham. Dr. Elkus is experienced in sports medicine, arthritis, and various surgical procedures on the hand, shoulder, hip, and knee. He has contributed to significant research, with his work on total knee arthroplasty gaining substantial citations. His excellence in patient care has been recognized with awards such as Patients’ Top Choice and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Education & Training
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital AFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2002 - 2003
University of Tennessee/Campbell ClinicResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2002
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1997
Vanderbilt universityBS, Math, Pre-med, Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 2001 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2002 - 2004
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Patients’ Top Choice US News
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award Vitals.com
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 217 citationsTotal knee arthroplasty for severe valgus deformity.Amar S. Ranawat, Chitranjan S. Ranawat, Mark Elkus, Vijay J. Rasquinha, Roberto Rossi
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2005-09-01 - 105 citationsTotal knee arthroplasty for severe valgus deformity. Five to fourteen-year follow-up.Mark Elkus, Chitranjan S. Ranawat, Vijay J. Rasquinha, Sushrut Babhulkar, Roberto Rossi
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2004-12-01
Authored Content
- Total Knee Arthroplasty for Severe Valgus Deformity FIVE TO FOURTEEN-YEAR FOLLOW-UPDecember 2004
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