Today's post features Dr. Mark Flood, D.O, a valuable member of our medical expert team. Along with Drs. Michael Weiss and Kevin Luke, Dr. Flood currently operates in our Scottsdale, AZ facility, providing exceptional spine care to our patients on the West Coast. Please feel free to submit any additional questions about Dr. Flood by clicking on the Post Comment tab.
* Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
* Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery
* Fellowship Trained in Scoliosis & Pediatric Orthopedic
Surgery
* Member of the American Osteopathic Board of
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Mark Flood joined the LSI team of talented surgeons in 2008. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in1987 at National College of Chiropractic and later received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1989 at said institution. Dr. Flood then attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 1993. He then completed an accredited orthopedic surgery residency at Midwestern University, which included core rotations in pediatric orthopedics at the Wyler's Children's Hospital and joint reconstruction at Weiss Memorial Hospital, both at the University of Chicago, as well as hand surgery at the University of Hawaii's John Burns School of Medicine.
In addition to completing the traditional medical internship and orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Flood also completed an accredited Spine Surgery fellowship at Southern Illinois University and an accredited Scoliosis & Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship at Southern Illinois University, Dr. Flood received comprehensive training in surgical and conservative treatment of spinal disorders, covering degenerative disorders, acute spinal injuries, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and tumors, whereas, he received training in all areas of pediatric spine & scoliosis at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Shriner's Hospital.
Dr. Flood's extensive training laid a solid foundation for a successful practice as an orthopedic spine surgeon. In 1999 Dr. Flood embarked upon his first solo practice at the Spine and Orthopedic Specialists of Texas, where he provided comprehensive spine surgery treatment for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. By 2003, Dr. Flood expanded the scope of his practice, embarking upon his second solo practice at Arboretum Spine and Orthopedics in Austin, Texas. During this time, he practiced general orthopedic surgery, providing an exhaustive complement of services, ranging from minimally invasive spine surgery to revision/ reconstructive surgery of the spine.
In 2006, Dr. Flood merged two of his areas of expertise and became the Director and a founding member of the Center for Spinal Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics in Mesa, Arizona. In this capacity, Dr. Flood performed a wide range of spine surgery services involving deformity, degeneration, trauma and revision/reconstructive surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines for patients of all ages, as well as pediatric orthopedic surgery with a focus on spinal deformity and trauma. During this time, Dr. Flood also served as the Director for the Pediatric Orthopedic Division of Banner Children's Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.
Complementary to his successful career, Dr. Flood continuously engages scientific research.
Over the span of his career, he has co-authored several scientific papers, including: - Analysis of in situ Fusion with and without Instrumentation for Congenital Scoliosis: Houston Shriners Hospital Experience & Progressive Kyphotic Deformity from Thoracic Fracture- Dislocation Associated with Sterno-Manubrial Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report and Literature Review. Dr.Flood presented one of his most recent papers, Risk Factors for Continued Progression of Congenital Scoliosis after Surgical Intervention, at the 2007 Annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Other professional affiliations include: - North American Spine Society, American Osteopathic Association and the Arizona Orthopedic Society.
* Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery* Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery
* Fellowship Trained in Scoliosis & Pediatric Orthopedic
Surgery
* Member of the American Osteopathic Board of
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Mark Flood joined the LSI team of talented surgeons in 2008. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in1987 at National College of Chiropractic and later received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1989 at said institution. Dr. Flood then attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 1993. He then completed an accredited orthopedic surgery residency at Midwestern University, which included core rotations in pediatric orthopedics at the Wyler's Children's Hospital and joint reconstruction at Weiss Memorial Hospital, both at the University of Chicago, as well as hand surgery at the University of Hawaii's John Burns School of Medicine.
In addition to completing the traditional medical internship and orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Flood also completed an accredited Spine Surgery fellowship at Southern Illinois University and an accredited Scoliosis & Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship at Southern Illinois University, Dr. Flood received comprehensive training in surgical and conservative treatment of spinal disorders, covering degenerative disorders, acute spinal injuries, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and tumors, whereas, he received training in all areas of pediatric spine & scoliosis at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Shriner's Hospital.
Dr. Flood's extensive training laid a solid foundation for a successful practice as an orthopedic spine surgeon. In 1999 Dr. Flood embarked upon his first solo practice at the Spine and Orthopedic Specialists of Texas, where he provided comprehensive spine surgery treatment for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. By 2003, Dr. Flood expanded the scope of his practice, embarking upon his second solo practice at Arboretum Spine and Orthopedics in Austin, Texas. During this time, he practiced general orthopedic surgery, providing an exhaustive complement of services, ranging from minimally invasive spine surgery to revision/ reconstructive surgery of the spine.
In 2006, Dr. Flood merged two of his areas of expertise and became the Director and a founding member of the Center for Spinal Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics in Mesa, Arizona. In this capacity, Dr. Flood performed a wide range of spine surgery services involving deformity, degeneration, trauma and revision/reconstructive surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines for patients of all ages, as well as pediatric orthopedic surgery with a focus on spinal deformity and trauma. During this time, Dr. Flood also served as the Director for the Pediatric Orthopedic Division of Banner Children's Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.
Complementary to his successful career, Dr. Flood continuously engages scientific research.
Over the span of his career, he has co-authored several scientific papers, including: - Analysis of in situ Fusion with and without Instrumentation for Congenital Scoliosis: Houston Shriners Hospital Experience & Progressive Kyphotic Deformity from Thoracic Fracture- Dislocation Associated with Sterno-Manubrial Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report and Literature Review. Dr.Flood presented one of his most recent papers, Risk Factors for Continued Progression of Congenital Scoliosis after Surgical Intervention, at the 2007 Annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Other professional affiliations include: - North American Spine Society, American Osteopathic Association and the Arizona Orthopedic Society.
HI,
Doctor Flood did my cervical surgery on June 1, 2009. All I have to say is God bless you Dr. Flood. I was in moderate pain for several years and severe pain for almost 2 months before the surgery. Although I had consultation with LSI doctors before my surgery, I had never talked or met Dr. Flood until the day of my surgery, so needless to say I was nervous. After the surgery I had pain for a few days, but then it started improving quickly. I did all the therapy exercises and took the meds. Took it slow getting back into my activities, and after 3 months I am 95 % pain free and getting better by the week. I'm walking 3-4 miles three times a week. I rode my bicycle yesterday (12 Miles) and it felt great. In another couple of weeks I plan to start working on my golf swing. I'm an actor and believe me, you have to have a lot of energy and be in good physical shape to be able to hang in there for 12-14 hour days sometimes. So THANK YOU Dr. Flood and LSI for getting my life back. I will recommend you always. I'm a true fan of LSI & Dr. Flood.
Dear John,
Thank you for the kind words. I am extremely happy to hear that your are doing well and will advise Dr. Flood of your progress!
Sincerely,
Bill Horne.