Mark Vann, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Houston

Dr Vann, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Vann is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.  He has the knowledge, experience, and necessary tools to solve your bone and joint problems. With extensive training and experience in Trauma, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Hip and Knee Surgery, Dr. Vann is able to provide complete musculoskeletal care to the entire family. He aims to restore individuals to their active lifestyles, sports or work, as quickly as possible, using the latest proven surgical techniques and devices.

Teaching Experience

Operating Room Personnel In-Service Series. Developed a series of small group interactive sessions teaching the basics of Orthopaedic instrumentation, principles, and surgical assistance during musculoskeletal procedures. Gulf Coast Medical Center, 2009.

Howard University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident, 2006/07. Elected by peers to coordinate and implement the core curriculum including resident lectures, visiting professors, exam review sessions, journal club and gross anatomy labs.

Howard University College of Medicine M1 Anatomy. Musculoskeletal Anatomy Problem Based Learning group Facilitator, 2004-2005.

Wayne State University School of Medicine Ethics Course Facilitator, 2000. M2 level course teaching basic principles of ethics, while promoting discussion of various ethical dilemmas related to the practice of modern medicine.

Work History

    Orthopedic Surgeon, Private Practice. Houston, TX. 2010 - present
    Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.
    Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Michael Debakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX. 2011-present
    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Texas Gulf Medical Associates/Signature Medical Group. Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton, TX 2008-2010
    Football Team Physician, District of Columbia Public Schools 2004-06

Research/Publications/Presentations

Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity. Howard University Department of Orthopedic Surgery Lecture Series. Power Point presentation given to Orthopedic Surgery residents, faculty and students. 2010

Medial Ankle Impingement Syndrome in Female Gymnasts. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 2010;18:50-52.

Medial Impingement Syndrome in Female Athletes. E-Poster presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Summer Meeting; July 15-18, 2009, Vancouver, BC.

Medial Impingement Syndrome Involving the Anterior Tibiotalar Fascicle of the Deltoid Ligament in Gymnasts. Presented at the Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting; June 21, 2008, Mackinac Island, MI.

Atraumatic Acetabular Fracture in Secondary Protrusio Acetabuli: A Case Report. Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2007;16(2):93-97.

Research under the direction of Dr. J. Stubbs, 2004-2005. Howard University College of Medicine/ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, on the development of biologically compatible surgical implants using bone sialoprotein.

Research under the direction of Dr. S. Nassar, 2001-2002. Wayne State University School of Medicine/Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Detroit, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, on the radiographic identification of Total Hip Arthroplasty components prior to surgical revision.

Research under the direction of Dr. K. Borer, 1997. University of Michigan Division of Kinesiology, on the temporal release of Leptin.

Research under the direction of Dr. D. Kohn, 1995. University of Michigan Materials Science Department, on the development of bone replacement materials.

Research under the direction of Dr. H. Griffen, 1994-1995. University of Michigan Chemistry Department, on radionuclide separation using anion exchange chromatography.

Community Service

"Joint Pain Seminar: Ankle Arthritis". Sponsored by Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Presentation to community wishing to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of debilitating ankle joint pain. 2010

"Doctors Back to School" . Presentation to Hartman Middle School aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers in Medicine. 2010.

"Conversations that Count: Poor Decisions and High Risk Behavior". Presentation to Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School upper classmen on Orthopedic consequences resulting from poor decisions and high risk behavior. 2010.