Bio

"My priority is to return my patients as quickly as possible to activities that fulfill them in their daily lives, using the least invasive techniques available, the highest quality of surgery when necessary, and a supportive bedside manner."

 

Mark Ayzenberg, MD, FAAOS is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Reconstructive Surgery.  His passion and goal in his practice is to return his patients to the activities they love to do with the least-invasive means possible, resulting in a faster recovery, less pain and downtime.  He uses cellular therapy and orthobiologics such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) and others to treat joint, muscle and tendon pain resulting from injuries as well as arthritis and wear and tear - these therapies can often improve pain and function without pills or surgery.  He has a strict focus on the science of orthobiologics and evidence-based treatments - while these treatments can help many people with pain, not everyone is a candidate for these procedures. 

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Dr. Ayzenberg's has two main mottos in his approach to patient care:

 

"I don't treat pictures, I treat patients" - many people may have tears and other injuries on their x-rays and MRIs, but these very often do not require surgery.  Treating the picture (ie. the MRI) is not in the best interest of the patient.

 

"Less is more - less pills, less shots, less surgery whenever possible."

 

Although he is a surgeon, Dr. Ayzenberg focuses on the least invasive way of treating his patients and returning them to the activities that make them happy.  He has excellent reviews and testimonials both from patients who required surgery and those who did not - this is all because he does not rush to conclusions and focuses on the patient's goals and needs with a team approach to patient care.

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The goal of the initial consultation is to determine whether you may be a candidate for orthobiologic and regenerative treatments, answer your questions and educate you about all the options available to you may have including surgical and non-surgical and help guide you to what may be best in your circumstances.  

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From a surgical standpoint, Dr. Ayzenberg's practice focuses on minimally invasive (arthroscopic “key- hole”) surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle, as well as total joint replacements of the shoulder. He also routinely treats general orthopaedic trauma, including complex dislocations and fractures.  He prides himself on employing the least invasive techniques, whenever possible.  For more details regarding his surgical practice, you can view more information on his website at www.markayzenberg.com.
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Dr. Ayzenberg graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then completed medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, PA as a Doctor of Medicine and graduated with highest honors, at the top of the class.

 

Dr. Ayzenberg trained at the prestigious Sports, Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI). His surgical training was also supplemented with orthobiologics and ultrasound training to best directly target problem areas during treatments. Prior to his fellowship, Ayzenberg completed his residency at the Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, where he served as Academic Chief Resident. He has an active interest in advancing the field of Sports Orthopedic Surgery and has dozens of scientific publications, several of which have been presented at national orthopaedic meetings.

 

Dr. Ayzenberg is experienced in the care of professional athletes, having served as a team physician for the Philadelphia Wings Professional Lacrosse Team.

 

Dr. Ayzenberg holds medical licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is fluent in Russian and speaks basic Spanish.