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