Credentials

MARK H. HENRY, MD

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Medicine ~ Duke University School of Medicine
  • One of the top three medical schools in the US according to USNWR.
  • Received the Hewlett-Packard Top Medical Graduate award
  • Elected AOA medical honor society in Junior year
Orthopaedic Surgical Residency ~ University of California, Los Angeles
  • Ranked the best orthopaedic program in the Western U.S.
  • Under two former Presidents of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Received more than ten merit-based awards in the course of 4 years
Hand Surgery Fellowship ~ David P. Green, MD
  • Dr. Green is the chief editor of 5 editions of Operative Hand Surgery,
    “The Bible of Hand Surgery”
  • Former President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Microsurgery Fellowship ~ William C. Pederson, MD
  • Former President of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Former President of the American Association for Hand Surgery
  • Co-editor of Operative Hand Surgery

CREDENTIALS

Editorial Board ~ HAND
  • HAND is the official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery
  • International representation on the peer-review editorial board
Editorial Board ~ The Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
  • Publishes peer-reviewed articles related to the diseases and conditions of the upper extremity
  • Includes articles which emphasize the technical aspects of microsurgery
Past Associate Editor ~ The Journal of Hand Surgery
  • JHS is the journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Associate editors are carefully assembled to cover a spectrum of individual interests and expertise
  • Must be recommended by the Journal Advisory Group of the ASSH
Board Certified ~ Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Must have completed ACGME accredited training to apply (American trained)
  • Extensive examination covering the entire knowledge base of orthopaedics
  • Oral exam of the physician’s actual treatments and resulting outcomes
Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand 
  • Must have completed a fellowship in ACGME accredited program to apply
  • Must be board certified in specialty field (orthopaedic surgery)
  • Must document subspecialty practice devoted to hand surgery
  • Rigorous written examination covering the entire knowledge base of hand surgery up to the elbow
Active Member ~ American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Must hold a certificate of Specialty Qualification in Surgery of the Hand
  • Requires peer reviewed recommendation regarding quality in clinical practice
  • Requires active participation in academic activity to update medical knowledge
Past Member ~ American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Must have completed a fellowship in ACGME accredited program to apply
  • Must be board certified in specialty field (orthopaedic surgery)
  • Requires peer reviewed recommendation regarding quality in clinical practice
  • Must demonstrate a high-volume microsurgical practice
Active Member ~ American Association for Hand Surgery
  • Must demonstrate and verify competence according to board standards
  • Must have training in hand surgery in an accredited residency or fellowship
  • Requires American or Canadian Board certification
Active Member ~ International Wrist Arthroscopy Society
  • International interactive forum for sharing the latest advances in treatment and research in wrist surgery
  • Publication of textbooks by leaders in the field from countries around the world to teach other surgeons
  • Member experts respond to questions about difficult problems from other surgeons who send in cases
Fellow ~ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Must have completed a fellowship in ACGME accredited program to apply
  • Must be board certified in specialty field (orthopaedic surgery)
  • Requires peer reviewed recommendation regarding quality in clinical practice
Lifetime Member ~ Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Only the top few graduates in any medical school are elected to AOA status
  • Election in a medical student’s junior year is very rare
  • Election is objective and based on demonstrated academic excellence

HOSPITALS

The Heights Hospital
1917 Ashland Street
Houston, TX 77008

St Joseph Medical Center
1401 St Joseph Parkway
Houston, TX 77002

Dr. Mark Henry is a true healer; the finest most competent doctor I've ever encountered. I am forever grateful to Dr. Henry and the entire staff for saving my finger and facilitating my complete recovery with grace and seriousness of intent. Thank you.
Dr. Henry brought me peace of mind about my ganglion cyst recovery, and made the entire process of getting the cyst removed easy and manageable.
Very happy I came here for the surgery, etc.
I was very impressed with how I was treated by the doctor as well as the Medical assistant. All my questioned were answered and I was treated with care and respect. Luis was Awesome! Doctor Henry was very informative. I will recommend him to friends and family
excellent! dr & staff!
very confortable,Dr. Henrry very professional and very friendly staff
I appreciate the expertise and experience of Dr. Henry!!! I know I had the BEST hand surgeon!!!
Dr. Henry and his staff are phenomenal. Dr. Henry has a gift for not only treating health issues extremely effectively, but he is extremely thorough and very efficient at communication and explaining everything he is doing and all of clearly outlining your options for future procedures.
dr henry does an excellent job of explaining the problem and solution, seems extremely competent
Great Doctor and staff. Luis is a wonderful asset to the staff
every body was excellent
Thank you for repairing my injury and being kind in the process.
The staff and the Dr. are very helpful and understanding .I have not yet seen a better staff like this office . I will recommend any one here .
Dr. Henry was very informative about the treatment and staff was pleasant.
I couldn't be more pleased with the level of service I received while in Dr. Henry's care. The level of detail in which my injury was explained and resolved, and the level of competency that was displayed throughout the healing was truly outstanding.
The doctor and staff are the best I have ever had. Very professionalism at its best.
best place for treatment of hand and wrist problems. Dr. Henry was recommended to me by a friend who is a medical care professional.
an experience beyond expectation
thank you
I am really happy with my experience. I always knew what was going on and over time got to know the staff based on how many times I've been here. Most importantly, I feel I got the right treatment for my injury.
every thing was really great
Very efficient practice
The staff is nice and everyone is up on the treatment. I feel confident that I am getting the best care and am glad I came here.
Outstanding service and results
no complaints hand is coming along very well
the whole group was very good, I had an excellent experience.
Dr. Henry was able to salvage my hand to make it usable again. I have already sent my Father here and he no longer has any pain in his wrist.
everyone was very helpful.
Thank you for sewing me back together and guiding me through my recovery!!!
you were very good, thank you very much

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