Mark L. Kavanagh, MD

ides care for all aspects of orthopedic problems. He specializes in sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, foot, and ankle. Dr. Kavanagh also practices general orthopedics and treats a variety of common orthopedic injuries such as fractures, sprains and strains. His expertise includes nonoperative and operative (open & arthroscopic) treatment, surgery of the meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum as well as ligament & tendon repair/reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Kavanagh is a native of Mahwah, N.J and a graduate of Mahwah High School. He graduated cm laude from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Kavanagh completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, in Newark, N.J (now Rutgers New Jersey Medical School). During his residency, Dr. Kavanagh received a wide range of orthopaedic training, particularly in orthopaedic trauma surgery at University Hospital in Newark, which is a Level 1 trauma center. While at UMDNJ, he also pursued sub-specialty education in sports medicine. After residency, Dr. Kavanagh took his subspecialty interest in the treatment of sports-related injuries and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Kaiser Permanente, in Irvine, California. While at Kaiser, he assisted in the game, office and surgical care and treatment of athletes at Chapman University, Santa Ana College, and Godinez High School and provided coverage for their football teams. Before returning to his home state, Dr. Kavanagh practiced in Colonial Heights, Virginia and was affiliated with Southside Medical Center. While at Southside, he was the team physician for the Petersburg High School football team. In New Jersey, he provides coverage for the Wayne Hills High school football teams. Dr. Kavanagh currently lives in Bergen County, New Jersey with his wife, Lauren, their three children, and their dog Lola. He enjoys gardening, skiing, and fishing in his spare time.