Mark K. Lane, M.D.
Mark K. Lane, M.D. is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery of the adult hip and knee. He enjoys building meaningful relationships with his patients and their families. He believes in taking time to educate his patients and in a “shared decision making” philosophy. His goal for patients is very simple; keep people moving and independent.
A Marietta native; he graduated from Warren High School followed by Marietta College and ultimately went on to study medicine at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. He completed his residency in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident in his final year of training. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in primary and complex revision hip and knee reconstructive surgery at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Lane has published research in peer reviewed journals. He has presented research at the regional and national level including at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His research interests include perioperative antibiotic use in joint replacement surgery and surgical outcomes in the rural healthcare setting. He is also engaged in orthopaedic implant development.
Dr. Lane is the current Chairman of the Department of Surgery for the Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio. Additionally, he also serves as one of the team physicians for Marietta College athletics. He also enjoys teaching and is a Clinical Instructor for the Memorial Health System Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residencies, the Marietta College Physician Assistant Program and the Marietta College Sports Medicine Program. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Ohio University Heritage School of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.
When not attending to his busy practice, you can find Dr. Lane spending time with his wife Tia and his young family of 3 children. He also enjoys travelling, golfing and mountain biking.
Dr. Lane looks forward to meeting and helping you with all of your orthopaedic needs.