Mark W. Pagnano MD

Dr. Mark W. Pagnano, BA MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. Mark Pagnano earned his BA with Distinction in Economics at Colby College and his MD at George Washington University. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic and his fellowship in knee reconstruction at the Insall-Scott-Kelly Institute.

He is an internationally recognized expert in joint replacement surgery focusing on patient care, research and educational endeavors to make knee and hip replacement increasingly reliable, reproducible and efficient. His substantial contributions to the orthopaedic community have demonstrably improved the care of knee and hip replacement patients in the areas of surgical technique, perioperative pain management, and techniques that limit blood loss and transfusion. In recognition of his work, he has received numerous awards, including twice receiving both the Knee Society Clinical Research Award and the Hip Society Frank Stinchfield Award.

Dr. Pagnano is often asked for insight and analysis of contemporary orthopaedic issues and has been featured in mainstream media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and Consumer Reports. He is frequently invited to give presentations on his work both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, abstracts and other written publications. He has served as deputy editor of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and is the current Vice-President of the Knee Society