4.6
22 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Abel, after serving as interim chair of the department of Orthopaedic Surgery between 2002 and 2003, assumed the chairmanship of the department in August of 2008. In addition to the department leadership, he is also the director of the Motion Analysis and Motor Performance Laboratory and division head of pediatric orthopaedics His subspecialty interest in children's Orthopaedics includes the management of spinal deformities and other musculo-skeletal conditions affecting children especially those with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders. Along with his administrative and clinical roles, Dr. Abel is a research investigator in several projects involving children including multi-center trials for the management of spinal deformities and projects through the Shriner's Hospital to assess development and growth in children with cerebral palsy and a project to develop a Smart Walker and other devices to enhance participation of individuals with handicaps in the community. In …his career he has over fifty peer-reviewed articles and is the author of fourteen book chapters. He is also the last editor and chief of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update in Pediatric Orthopaedics published in 2006.
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- 44 years of experience
- Ucsd Medical Center
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Mark Francis Abel has 6 locationsPediatric Orthopedic Clinic
1204 W. Main St. Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic, Fourth FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic
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| 44 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Charlottesville , VA | Charlottesville , VA | Charlottesville , VA | Charlottesville , VA |
| Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mark Francis Abel has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Inactive
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ucsd Medical Center
Medical School
Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982
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