MarkPeterPallisDO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Regional Director, Northeast Region Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

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Office
1175 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone+1 570-808-1093

Fax+1 570-808-7878
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Education & Training

Hospital for Special Surgery/Keller Army Community HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2009 - 2010
Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2003
Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

PA State License 2019 - 2024
TX State License 2011 - 2020
VA State License 1997 - 2012
KY State License 2006 - 2012
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Reliability and Validity of the Hook Test for Diagnosis of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures.
Jessica L Baylor, Matthew Rae, Shahid Manzar, Mark Pallis, Hans P Olsen, Anil Akoon, Louis C Grandizio> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2023 Nov 1
2 citations
Prevalence of Amyloid Deposition in Patients Undergoing Surgical Repair of Traumatic Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures.
Jessica L Baylor, Jordan R Nester, Hans P Olsen, Mark Pallis, Anil Akoon, Louis C Grandizio> ;Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2022 Nov 1
3 citations
Generating the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score Using Multivariable Predictive Models and Computer Adaptive Testing to Reduce Survey Burden
Rhon, D., Matthew S. Tenan, Joseph W. Galvin, Timothy C. Mauntel, John M. Tokish, Motion Collaborative, James R. Bailey, Brian T. Barlow, Adam J. Bevevino, Matthew W. ...> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021 Feb 1
6 citations
The Military Orthopedics Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network: A Solution for Improving Musculoskeletal Care in the Military Health System.
Rhon, D., Timothy C. Mauntel, Matthew S. Tenan, Brett A. Freedman, Benjamin K. Potter, Matthew T. Provencher, John M. Tokish, Ian E Lee, Daniel I. Rhon, James R. Baile...> ;Military Medicine. 2020 Nov 26
12 citations
Low Risk of Recurrence After Posterior Labral Repair of the Shoulder in a High-Risk United States Military Population
Stephen Chan, Lisa K. O’Brien, Brian R. Waterman, Andrew G. Chan, Mark Pallis, Kelly G. Kilcoyne> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2020 Feb 1
8 citations
Distal femoral osteotomy in a young symptomatic population: Outcomes correlate to concomitant pathology.
Nicholas Rensing, Gautham Prabhakar, Nicholas Kusnezov, Nicholas J. Zarkadis, Brian R. Waterman, Mark Pallis> ;Journal of Orthopaedics. 2019 May 1
Orthopaedic Residency Training Structure: Implications on Quantity and Quality of Scholarship.
John C. Dunn, Nicholas Kusnezov, Austin B. Fares, E’Stephan J. Garcia, Brian R. Waterman, Justin D. Orr, Mark Pallis> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2019 Jan 1
Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery Training Differences Manifested in the Analysis of Distal Radius Fracture Fixation.
Logan R. Koehler, Nicholas Kusnezov, Justin D. Orr, Mark Pallis, John C. Dunn> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2019 Jan 1
11 citations
Effect of Anterior Anchor on Clinical Outcomes of Type II SLAP Repairs in an Active Population
William Arroyo, Jennifer Misenhimer, Eric J. Cotter, Kevin C. Wang, Kenneth A. Heida, Mark Pallis, Brian R. Waterman> ;Orthopedics. 2019 Jan 1
19 citations
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy for Patellofemoral Chondral Defects: Improved Pain Relief and Occupational Outcomes Among US Army Ser...
Nicholas J. Zarkadis, Philip J. Belmont, Michael A. Zachilli, Courtney A. Holland, Allison R. Kinsler, Michael S. Todd, Mark Pallis, Brian R. Waterman> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Oct 11
1 citations
In Good Conscience: Developing and Sustaining Military Combat Trauma Expertise.
Nicholas D. Drakos, R David Hardin, Joseph J. DuBose, David R. King, Jeffery C. Johnson, Brian S. Knipp, Mark P. Pallis, Jason M. Hiles> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2018 Aug 1
15 citations
Current Evidence Regarding Routine Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Hand Surgery.
John C. Dunn, Austin Fares, Nicholas Kusnezov, Miguel Pirela-Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez, Justin D. Orr, Mark Pallis> ;Hand. 2018 May 1
5 citations
Effect of Ankle Position on Tibiotalar Motion With Screw Fixation of the Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis in a Fracture Model
Mark Pallis, David N Pressman, Kenneth A. Heida, Tyler C. Nicholson, Susan Ishikawa> ;Foot & Ankle International. 2018 Mar 30
10 citations
Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Release in Patients Receiving Workers' Compensation: A Systematic Review.
John C. Dunn, Nicholas Kusnezov, Logan R. Koehler, Dennis Vanden Berge, Ben Genco, Justin S. Mitchell, Justin D. Orr, Mark Pallis> ;Hand. 2018 Mar 1
48 citations
Patient-reported outcomes in orthopaedics
Daniel L. Christensen, Jonathan F. Dickens, Brett A. Freedman, Timothy C. Mauntel, Brett D. Owens, Benjamin K. Potter, Matthew T. Provencher, John M. Tokish, Brian R. ...> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2018 Jan 1
5 citations
Publication Rate and Impact Factor for Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons. Annual Meeting Presentations, 2009-2013.
Justin D. Orr, John C. Dunn, Nicholas Kusnezov, Austin Fares, Brian R. Waterman, E’Stephan J. Garcia, Mark Pallis> ;Military Medicine. 2017 Oct 31
9 citations
Return to Preoperative Function After Autologous Cartilage Implantation of the Knee in Active Military Servicemembers.
Nicholas J. Zarkadis, Nicholas Kusnezov, E’Stephan J. Garcia, Mark Pallis, Brian R. Waterman> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017 May 22
4 citations
Successful primary repair of chronic latissimus dorsi rupture: a case report and review of the literature.
Jennifer Misenhimer, Nicholas Kusnezov, Mark Pallis, Brian R. Waterman> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2017 Apr 1
23 citations
The Success of Hip Arthroscopy in an Active Duty Population
Jason R. Dutton, Nicholas Kusnezov, Joseph T. Lanzi, E’Stephan J. Garcia, Mark Pallis> ;Arthroscopy. 2016 Nov 1
5 citations
Characterization of Metacarpal Fractures in a Military Population.
Robert Dichiera, John C. Dunn, Julia Bader, Jamie Bulken-Hoover, Mark Pallis> ;Military Medicine. 2016 Aug 2
21 citations
Medialized Clavicular Bone Tunnel Position Predicts Failure After Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction in Young, Active Male Patients.
Emmanuel D. Eisenstein, Joseph T. Lanzi, Brian R. Waterman, Julia Bader, Mark Pallis> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 Jul 12
28 citations
Short-Term Outcomes of Glenoid Bone Block Augmentation for Complex Anterior Shoulder Instability in a High-Risk Population
Brian R. Waterman, Philip J. Chandler, Edward Teague, Matthew T. Provencher, John M. Tokish, Mark Pallis> ;Arthroscopy. 2016 Sep 1
17 citations
The Boxer's Fracture: Splint Immobilization Is Not Necessary.
John C. Dunn, Nicholas Kusnezov, Justin D. Orr, Mark Pallis, Justin S. Mitchell> ;Orthopedics. 2016 Mar 29
40 citations
Survivorship of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in an Athletic Patient Population.
Brian R. Waterman, Nicholas Rensing, Kenneth L. Cameron, Brett D. Owens, Mark Pallis> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 Feb 17
22 citations
SLAP Repairs With Combined Procedures Have Lower Failure Rate Than Isolated Repairs in a Military Population: Surgical Outcomes With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Brian R. Waterman, William Arroyo, Kenneth A. Heida, Robert Burks, Mark Pallis> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015 Aug 14
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Press Mentions

Geisinger Honors 195 Providers for High Patient Satisfaction RatingsJanuary 4th, 2022
Clinical Readiness Program: Refocusing the Military Health SystemJanuary 25th, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, Pennsylvania