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Mark Williams, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orinda, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Orinda, CA

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Past Chair & Commissioner, Florida Athletic Commission (formerly FL Boxing Commission)

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Summary

  • Dr. Mark Williams is a highly experienced and well trained orthopedic surgeon having graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 1987. He completed residency in Miami, FL followed by fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery in Los Angeles. Dr. Williams has extensive experience in hand surgery as well. Outside of his orthopaedic practice, he has had the great pleasure of serving the people of Florida as a 5 time governor appointed commissioner on the Florida Athletic Commission (formerly known as the Florida State Boxing Commission for 14 years until rolling off in August 2022, the last 10 years of which his commission peers elected him annually to serve as FSBC's chairperson. This commission was responsible for regulating both professional and amateur MMA, kickboxing and boxing throughout Florida. Before recently relocating back to California, he also worked as a court appointed Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) for Florida's workman's compensation system. He is currently working in a similar capacity in CA as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME).

Education & Training

  • Florida State University, School of Business
    Florida State University, School of BusinessNo Degree, 1994 - 1995
  • Southern California Orthopaedic Institute
    Southern California Orthopaedic InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1987, MD, Dean's List for Academic Excellence
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyAB, Psychology, 1978 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, 1987 - present
  • Top Doctor Recognition Castle Connolly, 2013-2023
  • Chairman Florida Athletic Commission (formerly FL State Boxing Commission), 2012-2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Arthroscopy of the subtalar joint: Indications, techniques, and results  
    Williams, M.M.; Ferkel, R.D., Arthroscopy, 1/1/1998
  • Primary reamed intramedullary nailing of open femoral shaft fractures  
    Williams, M.M.; Askins, V.; Hinkes, E.; Zyck, G.A., Clin Orthop, 1/1/1995
  • Fractures of the distal femoral epiphyseal plate  
    Thomson, J.D.; Williams, M.M.; Stricker, S.J., J Pediat Orthop, 1/1/1995
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Subtalar arthroscopy: Indications, technique, and results"
    Mark Moncrief Williams, MD, First Combined Meeting of the American, British, and European Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, 1/1/1995
  • "Subtalar arthroscopy: Indications, technique, and results"
    Mark Moncrief Williams, MD, Specialty Day, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Orlando, FL, 1/1/1995
  • "Closed, reamed, interlocking nail stabilization of open femoral shaft fractures: A prospective study"
    Mark Moncrief Williams, MD, AAOS 62nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/1995
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Lectures

  • "Arthroscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery: State of the Art" 
    Panama City, FL - 1/1/2011
  • "Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery: State of the Art" 
    HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital, Panama City, FL - 1/1/2004
  • "Shoulder physical examination and anatomy" 
    Bay Medical Center, Panama City, FL - 1/1/1999
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Other

  • Videotape: "Arthroscopically-assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing double looped gracilis/ semitendinosus" 
    Mark Moncrief Williams, MD, Individual Orthopaedic Instruction, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 61st Annual Meeting
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/1994
  • "Arthroscopically assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing double looped hamstring tendons" (Award Winning videotape available for sale through the... 
    Williams, M.M.; Uram, M.; Fox, J.M., AAOS 61st Annual Meeting, Individual Orthopaedic Instruction Lab
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/1994
  • Videotape: "Stability of subtrochanteric fractures fixed with intramedullary rods." 
    McKellop, H.; Ebramzadeh, E.; Fortune, J.; Williams, M.M.; Brien, W.; Sarmiento, A., Transactions, 13th Conference Society of Biomaterials, p. 101
    1/1/1987
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Press Mentions

  • Sunburn for 6.26.17 – Captain Anderson’s Owner to Be Named CFO; Rick Scott to D.C.; Jack Latvala Makes the Rounds; Andrew Gillum Blames the GOP; Seaward Dogged; Weatherford Hearts Gaetz
    Sunburn for 6.26.17 – Captain Anderson’s Owner to Be Named CFO; Rick Scott to D.C.; Jack Latvala Makes the Rounds; Andrew Gillum Blames the GOP; Seaward Dogged; Weatherford Hearts GaetzJune 26th, 2017
  • Transgender Fighter Fallon Fox Speaks on Her Journey to the Cage
    Transgender Fighter Fallon Fox Speaks on Her Journey to the CageDecember 13th, 2019
  • Columbia/HCA Offer Provides A Glimpse of Physician Deals (4/1/1997)
    Columbia/HCA Offer Provides A Glimpse of Physician Deals (4/1/1997)October 24th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

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