Summary

Dr. Mara is Senior Attending Surgeon and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery in 1987 and recertified in 1997. Dr. Mara specializes in surgery of the hand and in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy including reconstruction of the athlete's knee. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College and earned his medical degree from St. Louis University. Orthopedic training was taken at the University of Connecticut where he concentrated on Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. Following graduation from his Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Dr. Mara went on to do a fellowship in Hand Surgery at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been in practice at St. Francis Hospital since 1984. John Mara is a member of numerous state and local organizations pertaining to Orthopedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons as well as a fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Association for Hand Surgery. These organizations have in common the advancement of knowledge in their respective subspecialties of Orthopedic Surgery and are restricted in their membership to those surgeons who have met rigid selection criteria. Dr. John Mara is married and has three children.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 48 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Connecticut Health Center
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Joseph Mara has 4 locations

Orthopedic Surgical Partners

277 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06040
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic Surgical Partners

31 Ensign DrAvon, CT 06001
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic Surgical Partners

5 Founders St Ste 202Willimantic, CT 06226
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic Surgical Partners

1111 Cromwell Ave Ste 404 Bldg 4Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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48 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Manchester , CTWallingford , CTWaterbury , CTBristol , CT
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Joseph Mara

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA - POS
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Optum Health
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Joseph Mara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Joseph Mara has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Connecticut Health Center

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. John Mara affiliated with?
Dr. John Mara is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. John Mara speak?
Dr. John Mara speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. John Mara accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Mara accepts on their Vitals profile.
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