Mark S. Lawler, MD

Mark S Lawler MD
About Provider

Dr. Mark S. Lawler completed a fellowship in general orthopedic training and sports medicine at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, under the teachings of Dr. Warren King and Dr. Arthur Ting. Following his training, he and his wife returned to her home of Marin County and opened California Orthopedics & Spine doors in Novato. Dr. Lawler specializes in the following treatments and procedures:

  • hip preservation surgery
  • arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle
  • labral repair & reconstruction
  • femoral acetabular impingement
  • proximal hamstring repairs
  • hip impingement
  • ACL/PCL reconstruction
  • gluteal tendon repairs

He has worked closely with athletes throughout the Bay Area, including the Oakland Raiders, the San Jose Sharks, USA Rugby, the San Jose Sabercats, the San Jose Clash, and numerous local colleges and high schools.

Dr. Lawler has been serving the entire Marin region and surrounding communities ever since 2000. His ultimate goals are to provide patient-centric care and the highest level of quality care in the area. He strives to make every patient feel like an individual and takes great pride in understanding the issues at hand so he can provide a comprehensive, long-term solution.

Medical Group
  • MarinHealth Medical Network
Primary Services
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
Board Certification
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Residency
  • University of Miami - Miami, FL - Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science - North Chicago, IL
Internship
  • University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami, FL - General Surgery
Professional Societies and Affiliations
California Orthopedic Association;Arthroscopy of North America Association
Honors and Awards
Primary Physician - World Surf League;Primary Physician - College of Marin