Mark J. Fletcher, M.D.

Office Locations:
Darien, Norwalk, Westport

Specialty Areas:
Hip, Knee, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, Computer Navigation/Mako Surgery, Direct Anterior Hip Replacements

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (recertified 2020)

Medical Licenses:
Connecticut

Dr. Mark J. Fletcher joined OrthoConnecticut in 2015. Dr. Fletcher earned his medical degree from The George Washington University in 1999. He completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Fletcher also completed a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California. At USC he cared for the football, women’s basketball, and track and field teams. Dr. Fletcher is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His special areas of interest include advanced arthroscopy of the shoulder/knee and total joint replacement. He is a former track and field athlete and a USA team member (javelin). Dr. Fletcher has been in practice since 2006.

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

• Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, University of Southern California: 2006
• Resident: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA: 2005
• Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA: 2001

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine, George Washington University; Washington DC: 1999
• PreMed studies: Rutgers University; Newark, NJ: 1993-1994
• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Colgate University; Hamilton, NJ: 1992

Awards:

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2020
• Castle Connolly New York Metro Area's Top Doctors (2021-2023)
• Moffly Media Top Doctor - Fairfield County (2020-2022)
• Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
• New York Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
• America's Most Honored Doctors - Top 5% (2021)
• Vitals On-Time Doctor Award (2014-2015)
• Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2009-2015)
• Vitals Patients’ Choice 5^th Anniversary Award (2013)
• Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011-2013, 2015)
• Healthgrades Honor Roll
• 2 time USA team member (track and field, Javelin)
• Coached athletes at 2 Olympic Games (2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing)