Our Physicians
Mark J. Fletcher, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Joint Reconstruction Specialist
Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon
Tel: 203-845-2200
Ext: 9602
Fax: 203-847-1940
Offices: Darien, Norwalk, Westport
Specialty Areas:
Hip, Knee, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, Computer Navigation/Mako Surgery, Direct Anterior Hip Replacements
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (recertified 2020)
Medical Licenses:
Connecticut
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2020
- Castle Connolly New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (2021-2023)
- Moffly Media Top Doctor – Fairfield County (2020-2022)
- Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
- New York Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
- America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 5% (2021)
- Vitals On-Time Doctor Award (2014-2015)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2009-2015)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2013)
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011-2013, 2015)
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- 2 time USA team member (track and field, Javelin)
- Coached athletes at 2 Olympic Games (2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing)
More About Sports Medicine Specialist, Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon, Mark J. Fletcher, M.D.
Dr. Mark J. Fletcher joined OrthoConnecticut in 2015. Dr. Fletcher earned his medical degree from The George Washington University in 1999. He completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Fletcher also completed a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California. At USC he cared for the football, women’s basketball, and track and field teams. Dr. Fletcher is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His special areas of interest include advanced arthroscopy of the shoulder/knee and total joint replacement. He is a former track and field athlete and a USA team member (javelin). Dr. Fletcher has been in practice since 2006.
Fellowship & Graduate Training:
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, University of Southern California: 2006
- Resident: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA: 2005
- Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA: 2001
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine, George Washington University; Washington DC: 1999
- PreMed studies: Rutgers University; Newark, NJ: 1993-1994
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Colgate University; Hamilton, NJ: 1992
Dr. Mark Fletcher performed a life changing hip replacement at Norwalk Hospital. His immense experience and knowledge, the robotic technology available and the joint replacement wing at Norwalk Hospital made the procedure seamless. I went from excruciating pain and limited movement to a pain free and active lifestyle. I also took advantage of their ON SITE rehabilitation facility. The Physical Therapists are highly trained, patient and helped educate me in order to get me back to my daily activities quickly and easily.
Common Knee, Hip and Shoulder Conditions Treated
Common Knee Conditions
- ACL Injuries in Women
- ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Facts
- Knee Fracture
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Knee Joint Pain
Common Hip Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femoral Fractures
- Femoral-Acetabular Impingement Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Labral Tears of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Hip and Pelvic Fractures
Common Shoulder Conditions
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
- Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Glenoid Labrum Tears
- Hill-Sachs Lesion
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- SLAP Tear Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Joint Pain
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.