OSS Provider Spotlight – Dr. Mark Reed

Dr. Mark Reed

Dr. Mark Reed is one of the many talented surgeons at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle.

We had an opportunity to catch him from his busy schedule and find out some interesting and fun information about him.


1) Why did you choose Orthopedics with a specialty in foot and ankle?

I worked as a mechanical engineer and have always had a fascination for how complex mechanisms work. It doesn’t get much more complex than the foot and ankle.

Many bones, joints, tendons and ligaments all work in concert to support the foot and create motion. It’s simultaneously challenging and rewarding to treat foot and ankle conditions.

2) Why did you decided to move and settle in Seattle?

My family and I selected Seattle to put down roots for several reasons. Although my wife (an emergency physician) did our residency on the East Coast, we wanted to relocate to the West Coast so that we could be closer to her home state of Hawaii, which is not a bad place to visit during Seattle winters.

We love the healthy and active nature of the Pacific Northwest and the access to hiking, skiing, and all other sorts of endeavors.

3) Are you involved in the community?

With a one and three-year old, we don’t have a lot of free time, but when we do, we think it’s important to give back to the community. One of the things we do on a regular basis is to cook for and deliver meals to a homeless shelter in Seattle.

We also get involved in clean-up and beautification projects in our local community of west Seattle.

4) Have you been published, made any medical advances or studied new procedures?

Most of the research work I have done has been foot and ankle-related with a focus on biomechanics. I’ve looked at novel ways to perform ankle fusions and done studies comparing the strength and rigidity of various subtalar fusions.

I continue to stay active in the foot and ankle community to stay abreast of the latest technologies. Ankle replacement surgery and joint-sparing procedures for great toe arthritis are two areas that come to mind.

5) Who are you outside of work?

Outside of work I spend every minute I can with my wife and our two boys. I enjoy the outdoors; we try to get out and about a couple of times a month to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I’m a big supporter of the Seattle professional sports teams.

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Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) Physicians Recognized as 2014 Top Doctors by Seattle Met Magazine & Seattle Magazine

WebBadge_TopDoc_2014Congratulations to the doctors from OSS ! Recognized for the second year as “Top Doctors of Seattle” in their respective fields by Seattle Met Magazine, they were among 1,066 practitioners in 85 specialties who made this year’s list of top doctors and nurse practitioners in the Seattle metro area.

According to Seattle Met Magazine, “The panel’s criteria to select the finalists included a provider’s years of experience and competency within his or her specialty, rapport with patients, including patient satisfaction and compliance with care recommendations, and ability to work effectively with colleagues across specialties to deliver the best care for patients.”

Dr. J. Michael Watt was also recognized as a “Top Doctor of Seattle” by Seattle Magazine. According to Seattle Magazine, “… more than 1,300 doctors participated, with nearly 13,000 nominations, to create this list of 437 physicians judged to be at the top in their field.”

Physicians at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) perform highly specialized procedures for orthopedic surgery and general orthopedic care for adults and children. Each one of our eight physicians strives to be a leader in orthopedic medicine. They have extensive training and experience in general orthopedics, trauma, fracture care, total joint replacement, sports medicine, non-surgical treatment and overuse conditions. Below is a list of all the OSS physicians and their specialties:

Sports medicine, hand, shoulder and elbow surgery

If you believe you are suffering from an injury and need specialized orthopedic care, the orthopedic surgeons at OSS provide excellent treatment options for your injury. Treatment of injuries is performed in a relaxed setting, with an expert surgeon, as well as state-of-the art equipment. We are also the only orthopedic center in the state of Washington that offers Sonocur, a non-surgical treatment for tendonitis. Contact OSS at (206) 633-8100 to schedule an appointment.