The surgeons of Orthopedic Specialists have combined their training and experience to treat a multitude of orthopedic conditions and injuries for patients in Fort Dodge, Belmond, Clarion, Garner, and Humboldt. Our three specialists are renowned for their work in virtually every orthopedic subspecialty, including spine care, sports medicine, total joint replacement & revision surgery, trauma, and physical therapy services. With compassion and expertise, Orthopedic Specialists’ surgeons are dedicated to providing you with the progressive, individualized care that you deserve.
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Mark Palit, MD - Practice Information
Joined Orthopedic Specialists
2010
Medical Interests
Orthopedics, spine, sports medicine
Education & Professional Certification
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Urbana, Illinois (undergraduate), University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago (medical)
Internship
Lenox Hill Hospital (general surgery)
Residency
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, a division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City (orthopedics, chief resident)
Fellowship
San Francisco Spine Institute in Daly City, CA (orthopedic spine surgery)
Professional Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Orthopaedic Society
Professional & Personal Interests
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Grew up in Champaign, IL, enjoys running, bicycling, skiing, trapshooting, playing tennis, and reading a good book