Dr. Mark Nazal is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at AnMed Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Anderson, South Carolina. He is a Medical Doctor (MD), with specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery, which focuses on the surgical and non-surgical treatment of bones, muscles and joints. This includes the treatment of arthritis, fractures/broken bones, and damage to ligaments, tendons and muscles. He takes care of a wide range of patients, including pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
He has a focus and subspecialized training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He completed a Foot and Ankle Surgery fellowship at the highly regarded Duke University and has experience taking care of a wide spectrum of issues and treatments, including:
- total ankle arthroplasty
- total talus arthroplasty
- minimally invasive surgery
- fusions
- orthobiologics
- trauma
- deformity correction
- sports medicine/injuries
- external fixators
- endoscopic and arthroscopic treatments
- tendon transfers
- nerve decompression
His has advanced training using standing or weight bearing CT (WBCT) technology to better understand the nuances of each patients’ anatomy, arthritis and deformity. This WBCT is one of only a handful of scanners throughout the state of S.C.
He training also includes small incisions for minimally invasive surgery, often called MIS surgery, to promote faster recovery, less pain and swelling, and improved healing and cosmesis. He also has experience in the latest ankle replacement surgery, including stemmed tibial implants, to help support patients’ quality of life and activity level. He also has experience is 3D printed/custom implants.
Dr. Nazal’s approach to patient care is based on taking the time to get to know the patient, understanding their vision, goals, and values, thoroughly evaluating the patient, then partnering with them to create a customized treatment plan. He prioritizes professionalism, kindness, attentive listening, patient education, and shared decision-making.
He has a passion for research and innovation with 34 peer-reviewed publications and over 500 citations. He has had the opportunity to present research at numerous domestic and international conferences. And serves on the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Evidence-Based Medicine committee.
Dr. Nazal completed Orthopedic Surgery residency at University of Kentucky with specialty training at Shriners Hospital for Children and Veterans Affair (VA) clinical sites. He received his MD degree from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. He received his MPH degree from the Boston University School of Public Health concentrating in Health Policy & Management, with training in a broad spectrum of public health specialties including Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social & Behavioral Determinants of Health, Health Law, and Environmental Health. He enjoys considering the public health perspective while providing his patients with individualized care.