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Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, robotic surgery, sports injuries, and more.

36 Old Kings Highway South
Darien, CT 06820

(203) 845-2200

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, ORTHOCONNECTICUT PC and REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

323 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880

Address:

36 Old Kings Highway South
Darien, CT 06820

Address:

761 Main Avenue Suite 115
Norwalk, CT 06851

Some issues Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr. Mark J. Fletcher and Dr. Nicholas V. Polifroni will discuss the prevention of joint pain as well as causes and symptoms.”—"Off the Stacks at Wilton Library", The Hour, February 2017

“"This spring I took six months off [from school] just to train for this," said the 5-9 Scherwin, who became engaged to Mark Fletcher just before leaving for Athens.”—"Dear Prof, please excuse Christina while she's in Athens ** Scherwin, a Moravian student, is competing in the javelin for Denmark. ** Athens 2004 Summer Olympics", The Morning Call, August 2004

aspiration	163
doctor visit	423
injections	163
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	29
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

aspiration	159
doctor visit	399
injections	159

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

aspiration	126
doctor visit	433
hip imaging	77
hospital care	48
injections	126
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	96

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	172
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	155
doctor visit	604
hospital care	48
injections	155
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	44
X-rays	63

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	24
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	90
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

aspiration	207
doctor visit	733
hospital care	50
injections	207
inpatient care	50
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	58
reconstructive surgery	37
X-rays	57

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	34
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	101
Less than 65	23

aspiration	225
doctor visit	799
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	43
injections	225
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	85
reconstructive surgery	61
X-rays	84

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	19
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	101
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

aspiration	289
doctor visit	787
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	35
injections	289
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	67
reconstructive surgery	39
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	93

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	17
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	103
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

aspiration	255
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	19
doctor visit	572
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	31
injections	255
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	38
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	94

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	82
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

aspiration	345
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	70
doctor visit	990
hospital care	37
injections	345
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	70
musculoskeletal imaging	120
reconstructive surgery	71
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	166

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	121
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

aspiration	348
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	87
doctor visit	951
hospital care	31
injections	348
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	86
musculoskeletal imaging	99
reconstructive surgery	87
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	138

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	17
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	132
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	228
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	58
doctor visit	670
fracture surgery	10
hip imaging	77
hospital care	40
injections	228
inpatient care	40
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	85
reconstructive surgery	45
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	101

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	445
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	186
85 and over	95
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	198

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

ORTHOCONNECTICUT PC

REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$4,790 Mako $1,896	MAKOplasty $803	TRIATHLON $411	ACCOLADE $395	Rio $183	Other $1,101
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,418 $1,418
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$1,372 $1,372
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$757 MILAGRO $167	FMS $136	ATTUNE $122	HEALIX $106	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $76	Other $152
ConforMIS, Inc.	$741 ALL $741
Other	$2,183 Gryphon $424	Mobi C $253	Durolane $164	Recon Knees $131	Persona $125	Other $1,087

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,446
Travel and Lodging	$2,447
Education	$1,370

Biography

Dr. Mark Fletcher specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Norwalk, CT, Westport, CT, and Darien, CT. He attended George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. These areas are among Dr. Fletcher's clinical interests: hip replacement, knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Hartford Healthcare reports that Dr. Fletcher is accepting new patients at his office in Westport, CT.