Monterey Spine & Joint
Mark Howard, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist at Monterey Spine & Joint since September 2022. Prior to this role, Mark completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine from August 2021 to September 2022 and an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California from May 2016 to July 2021. Mark also gained experience as a Family and Community Health Intern at Pan American Health Organization in 2011 and as a Research Intern at The HALO Trust in 2010. Mark's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a Sports Medicine Fellowship from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on Biotechnology and Global Health from Georgetown University.
Monterey Spine & Joint
Monterey Spine & Joint provides a comprehensive array of musculoskeletal and neurosurgical care in an environment of caring, concern and medical excellence. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience at all levels of care. Our physicians are among the top practitioners in their fields and come from a rich and wide variety of backgrounds. They are skilled in the human touch, and will aid your recovery with their deep understanding of your needs. Throughout Monterey Spine & Joint, you will find more than medical professionals, you will encounter friendly, caring partners in making you well. For patients throughout the Monterey and Salinas regions, we are here to meet your needs in attending to chronic conditions, illnesses, injuries, and all other phases of spine and joint care. Our comprehensive Specialty Centers address brain and neurological problems; back and neck pain; joint replacement; sports medicine; and foot, ankle, hand and arm problems. We also are affiliated with a complete physical therapy department, exercise gym and offer digital x-ray capability at our Ryan Ranch office.