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Dr. Mark Elkus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (91)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mark Elkus, MD

Dr. Mark Elkus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. Dr. Elkus, completed a residency at Campbell Clinic / University of Tennessee. Patients rated Dr. Elkus an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Elkus works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Shoulder Dislocation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Elkus' Office Locations

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    Orthopedic Group of Birmingham PC
    1400 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 939-0610

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Shoulder Dislocation
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1366515033
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lenox Hill Hosp-NYU
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Campbell Clinic / University of Tennessee
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Elkus has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Shoulder Dislocation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Elkus on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    91 patients have reviewed Dr. Elkus. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elkus.

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