• Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
• Internship: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
• Residency: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
• Undergraduate: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

• 2024 PRC Top Performer Excellence Award - Top 100th Percentile Nationally, Overall Quality of Care
• 2023 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• 2023 NC Top Doc Award
• 2022 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• 2022 NC Top Doc Award
• 2021 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• 2021 NC Top Doc Award
• 2020 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• 2020 NC Top Doc Award
• 2019 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• Alpha Omega Alpha, Highest Medical Honors, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• 2017 PRC 5-Star Excellence Award - Top 10% National, Overall Quality of Care
• National Most Compassionate Doctor Award
• Top 10 Doctor Award, North Carolina
• Patients' Choice Award
• On-Time Doctor Award
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Highest University Honors, North Carolina State University
• Phi Lambda Upsilon National Chemical Honor Society
• Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
• Order of Saint Patrick Freshman Honor Society
• Excellence in Orthopaedic Research Award, University of North Carolina Department of Orthopaedics
• Excellence in Teaching Award, University of North Carolina Department of Surgery
• Academic Merit Scholarship
• North Carolina Cooperative Education Student of the Year, 1994
• Dean's List, every semester
• John B. Graham Medical Student Research Travel Award
• John B. Graham Research Society, Inducted Spring
• National Institute of Health Research Grant
• National Institute of Health Research Travel Award
• Medical Alumni Loyalty Four year Academic Scholarship, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• Edwards-Hobgood Distinguished Scholarship, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• Burroughs Wellcome Company Excellence Award

Memberships

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Publications - Peer Reviewed Journals

• Wood, Mark L, McDowell, Cathy M, Kelley, Scott S: Cementation for femoral head osteonecrosis: A clinical study. Clin Orthop 412:94-102, July 2003
• Brandon Bushnell, Alex Creighton, Kevin Logel, and Mark Wood: Technical Tricks: The Use of Suture Anchors to Repair the Ruptured Quadriceps Tendon. J Orthop Trauma 41(6): July 2007
• Mark L. Wood and Scott S. Kelley: Cement supplementation as a treatment for osteonecrosis. Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, Volume 14, Issue 1, 2003
• Wood, Mark L, Luthin, Billy, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Creep in tendons is potentiated by a pentapeptide (NKISK) and by relaxin which produce collagen fiber sliding. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 23 Spring, 2003
• Mark L. Wood, Louis C Almekinders: Minimially invasive subcutaneous fasciotomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower extremity. Am J Orthop XXXIII (1):42-44, January 2004
• Mark Wood, Christopher Larson, Laurence Dahners: Case Report: Late presentation of femoral neck fracture with transient osteoporosis of pregnancy. J Orthop Trauma 17:8, Sept 2003
• Wood, Mark L, McDowell, Cathy M, Kerstetter, Tara L, Kelley, Scott S: Open reduction and cementation for femoral head fracture secondary to stage III Avascular Necrosis: Preliminary report. Iowa Orthop Journal 20:17-23, 2000
• Wood, Mark L, McDowell, Cathy M, Kerstetter, Tara L, Kelley, Scott S: Open reduction and cementation for femoral head fracture secondary to stage III Avascular Necrosis: Preliminary Report. Orthop J China 8(6), June 2001
• Wood, Mark L, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 16(4): 438-440, July/Aug 1998
• Wood, Mark L, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. UNC Student Medical Journal: fax 13 (1): 30-33, spring 1998

Abstracts

• Wood, Mark L, McDowell, Cathy M, Kelley, Scott S: Cementation for femoral head osteonecrosis. 71st Annual Meeting Procedings, AAOS, 2004
• Wood, Mark L, McDowell, Cathy M, Kelley, Scott S: Cementation for femoral head osteonecrosis: Preliminary results. 70th Annual Meeting Procedings, AAOS, 2003
• Wood, Mark L, Luthin, Billy, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Creep in tendons is potentiated by a pentapeptide (NKISK) and by relaxin which produce collagen fiber sliding. Trans Orthop Res Soc 25: 0061, 2000.
• Wood, Mark L, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. Trans Orthop Res Soc 21 (3):903-904, 1998
• Wood, Mark L, Lester, Gayle E, Dahners, Laurence E: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. UNC Student Medical Journal: fax 12 (1), spring 1997

• Medical Director at venue for CONCACAF Women's Soccer World Cup qualifier tournament featuring the 2019 US Women's National Team en route to their 4th World Cup Championship.
• Medical Director, North Carolina FC Youth
• Chief Medical Officer, SWING Racquet and Paddle
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine provider, North Carolina FC Youth
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine provider, Trinity Academy
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine provider, Grace Christian School
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine provider, St. David's School
• Executive Medical Director, WakeMed Surgery
• Medical Director, Orthopaedic Service Line, Wake Medical Center
• Medical Director, Wake Orthopaedics
• Board Member, North Carolina FC Youth
• COVID-19 Task Force Team, North Carolina FC Youth
• Board of Governors, Capital City Surgery Center
• Board Member, WKCC Accountable Care Organization
• Chair, WKCC ACO Network, and Credentialing Committee
• Mentor, Campbell School of Medicine Research Scholars Program
• Mentor, SAS/Goodnight Scholars program through NC State University
• Medical Advisory Council, Anutra Medical
• Clinical Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Department of Orthopaedics
• Medical Advisory Board, Myco Medical Incorporated
• Member, Medical Steering Committee, Capital City Surgery Center
• Director of Orthopaedics, Wake Medical Center
• Chairman, Physician Services Organization Operations Committee, WakeMed Specialty Physicians
• Member, Operation Room Committee, WakeMed North Hospital
• Physician Director, Wake Orthopaedics Cary Office
• Board Member, Marshwalk by the Sea POA
• Assistant Coach, Wake County Basketball Association
• Coach, Capital Area Soccer League
• Chief, YMCA Indian Princess Program
• Co-Chair, The Raleigh School Annual Fund
• Member, The Raleigh School Safety Committee
• Physician Staff Advocate, Wake Orthopaedics
• Captain, Brier Creek Tennis Men's Teams

• "New to the area my brother in law recommended Dr. Wood who performed his Rotator Cuff surgery. I have had two previous Rotator Cuff surgeries and Dr. Wood performed the third. I am here to tell you it was by far the greatest experience I've had. My previous surgeon was very experienced but Dr. Wood's surgery had me on a much faster track to recovery. His professionalism and expertise are above reproach. If you are in need of a GREAT Orthopedic surgeon look no further than Dr. Mark Wood."
• "I am a surgeon. Dr. Mark Wood is an excellent physician. He is knowledgeable, experienced, calm/cool in demeanor, and an outstanding surgeon. I have watched him operate in the OR's. I have known him for many years and have referred multiple patients to him (including my wife for her rotator cuff repair). I would trust him with the health of any of my family members."
• "Dr. Wood repaired my daughter’s ACL and Meniscus after a sport related injury. He showed genuine concern and compassion toward her. Such an injury can be very devastating for the parent and athlete alike. Dr. Wood was accessible and was available to answer all of our questions with researched based data and information before and after her surgery. She is beginning to transition back to playing sports and she feels great confidence in her repair-no pain with great movement. We are thankful to God for Dr. Wood."
• "Dr. Wood performed an ACL reconstruction on our 13-year-old daughter, and we feel extremely blessed to have gone through this very scary ordeal with him by our side. Dr. Wood made sure we were educated on all options, medical research/studies, and possible outcomes, so we could make an informed decision. He is incredibly communicative, compassionate and perceptive to the needs of his patients, and their concerned parents. Post-surgery, Dr. Wood remains committed to checking in on her well-being and ensuring her ultimate recovery and safe return to sports. We cannot express the sheer depth of our gratitude to Dr. Wood and the team at Wake Orthopaedics. He is truly the best of the best"
• "I would like to give Dr. Wood some praise. He is a caring and professional person and feel he went out of his way to help our daughter and our family. We could not think any more highly of him and his practice and will be forever grateful. His PT group with Luke Hudson was also excellent. Top quality and Luke has gone out of his way to ensure our daughter's success as well. We could not be happier with the experience, efforts of all involved, and overall results. Stronger than she ever has been and one happy child."
• "I severely damaged my Rotator Cuff requiring 3 separate procedures to correct. As I was 69 at the time of surgery, full restoration was difficult and in doubt. I am pleased to say I have regained full strength and motion. Dr. Wood is not only highly qualified but also personable and communicates conditions and outcomes very well. I highly recommend him and his supporting staff."
• "Dr. Wood did an outstanding job with my daughter for her ACL reconstruction. She is now back to competitive soccer 9 months after surgery. He took the time to explain everything and cited studies to back up his treatment plan. Never had to wait long and everything was set up easily with surgery and post-care. As a physical therapist, I have been very impressed and have already recommended patients of mine."
• "From my first visit until my last follow-up appointment after Rotator Cuff Surgery, Dr. Wood educated me on every step of the process. From diagnosing the tear to treatment options, and follow-through of my surgery, I had an understanding of exactly what my options were, the plan we choose, and what to expect during each stage (good or bad). Dr. Wood always listened to my questions and concerns and answered them as thoroughly as he could. Even on the day of surgery, he explained to my parents exactly what has been corrected in my shoulder, what my care needed to be in the days to come, and answered their questions just as thoroughly as he had mine. In my opinion, Dr. Wood and his nurse Kristy Poole made me feel as if their first priority was getting shoulder healed and I back to the active lifestyle I was accustomed to. I would highly recommend Dr. Mark Wood."
• "Excellent Surgeon...My son had to have shoulder surgery. Dr. Wood was great in explaining what needed to happen, the procedure and the expected outcome. He has seen several members of my family from shoulders to knees with great overall outcomes. Highly recommend him and his staff.."
• "I saw Dr. Wood for knee pain, and an MRI diagnosed a full ACL tear with multiple multi-plane meniscus tears (he even called me from his vacation to go over the results!). He was professional, thorough, took the time to answer my multitude of questions, and his work was excellent. My scarring is minimal, his bedside manner was excellent, and my function is returning right on schedule."
• "Dr. Wood was outstanding. From the time my daughter tore her ACL through her recovery, he was everything we could hope for and more. He was knowledgeable, informative, compassionate and attentive to detail. The surgery was a success and her recovery progressed without issue. She is now over one-year post-surgery and has no limitations or restrictions. I highly recommend Dr. Wood."
• "Dr. Wood came highly recommended for ACL surgery from two former teammates who have both had ACL replacement done in the past few years. It was a great referral because Dr. Wood has been excellent from the beginning until now at three weeks post-op. He has always patiently taken his time to thoroughly and realistically explain procedures, results and expectations for returning to competitive sports and everyday life after surgery. The whole process from office staff, physical therapy and the medical treatment has been excellent."
• "Dr. Wood has been treating my wife for bad knees and that is where I got to see him in action. His professionalism mixed with compassion and humor are a winning combination for anyone in need of medical treatment. Fast forward and I went to Dr. Wood with a torn meniscus which had been causing me a lot of discomfort. he looked for the problem with least invasive x-ray and moved on to an MRI which revealed the tear in the meniscus. When consulting he gave me all of the details I needed to make an informed decision. I asked him to surgically repair the tear and look for other damage. A couple days later I went in for surgery and the supporting staff was professional, kind and compassionate. Surgery lasted 30 minutes and after recovery from anesthesia, I was able to put some weight on my knee to get into the car. I iced my knee and took drugs and pain medications for 2 days, didn't really need them so I stopped and have been walking without any crutches since. I am at day 11 and will be going back to work this week. A miracle might a little overboard but walking so soon without pain is close. I highly recommend Dr. Wood."

The Star Ratings score is the average score a provider receives about his or her care on our Patient Satisfaction Survey conducted by Professional Research Corporation. Responses are on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. The Star Rating you see represents the average score a provider received for the past 12-month period as long as they had more than 30 ratings during that time frame.

4/27/2023 Dr. Wood is always courteous, he doesn't make me wait for the appointment. He listens and gives me good alternatives to manage my pain. He is a wonderful and caring physician.

4/22/2023 Explaining my options

4/21/2023 Great team my family members are taken care by wake ortho. Any office location is great.

4/21/2023 The staff was courteous as usual.

4/17/2023 The appointment was very methodical and to the point. A plan for future treatment was implemented.

4/13/2023 Dr. Wood’s bedside manner and care is exceptional! He listens and demonstrates care and concerns about what I need! Excellent Physician and provider

4/11/2023 First time I can recall ever getting into an appointment 5 minutes ahead of schedule. Much appreciated.

4/3/2023 Dr. Wood was wonderful as usual. His assistant who came at the end and scheduled PT and MRI appointments was great. The x-ray technician was very professional but also very nice.

4/1/2023 I didn’t have to wait long and I didn’t feel rushed.

3/31/2023 Dr. Wood is beyond wonderful. I csnt say enough positive about him. I absolutely recommend!

3/31/2023 Loved Dr Woods sense of humor!

3/27/2023 Dr. Wood is a very caring physician and explains results and is always open to contacting him.

3/27/2023 The speed with which Dr Wood got my daughter in for MRI, gave us results and got PT and surgery scheduled. Very detailed and not rushed at appointment

3/25/2023 Dr. Wood is always engaged with me as his patient and answers all of my questions and concerns thoroughly. His support staff is excellent, friendly and caring.

3/20/2023 As always Dr. Wood is great at explaining all aspects of treatment , recovery and long term preventative care

3/19/2023 When I first went to Wake Orthopaedics, she was excellent. She understood the situation I was in and the level of pain I was having. She was very attentive in helping me schedule a procedure through Raleigh Radiology. Ms. also followed up with me after my procedure to see how I was feeling and to see if I needed anything else. I then followed up with Dr. Wood and he was very thorough in following up on the outcome on my procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Mark Wood

3/17/2023 The staff and Dr. Wood provided timely and excellent treatment!

3/15/2023 Dr. Wood is the absolute best. He was very personable and sensitive to my daughter's needs. He was accessible when I had many questions to ask. I love the fact that he truly cares about his young patients.

3/14/2023 Great front office staff. Wonderful back office atmosphere. Dr Wood is exceptionally gifted with a warm and inviting attitude.

3/12/2023 As always Dr Wood!

3/11/2023 Dr. Wood is the most caring doctor I have ever seen. I wish all doctors were like him. He always listens to me, and never in rush. I can't say enough good things about him. He is great.

3/9/2023 Dr Wood listens to you!

3/9/2023 Everything was Phenomenal!

2/23/2023 The doctor was both thorough and gentle considering I was in pain.

2/16/2023 Dr.Mark L Wood is such a great human being and understands his patients well.

2/9/2023 Dr Wood is great. He was very accommodating in scheduling an appointment based on my ends. He's a great listener and takes time to explain things. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Wood to others.

2/6/2023 Dr woods has a outstanding personality

2/3/2023 Dr. Wood was very friendly & caring.

2/2/2023 Every one was friendly and seemed at ease and did not make me feel rushed.

2/1/2023 Warm attendance and efficient execution of my treatment by Dr.Wood and staff. Job well done.

1/26/2023 Dr Wood is WONDERFUL

1/26/2023 Mark Wood always does an outstanding job and I trust him implicitly.

1/24/2023 Doctor woods was vey friendly and extremely knowledgeable what a great doctor!!! The guy that did my X-ray was very good and friendly too. I appreciated there great treatment. Two thumbs up. Thanks wakemed

1/21/2023 All the staff were very friendly and personable.

1/19/2023 The experience was extremely excellent and everyone address all my concerns in an accordingly fashion. I was very impressed and pleased with the service.

1/19/2023 The entire visit.

1/17/2023 Promptly seen, x-rays in-office are convenient

1/17/2023 I would rate my overall visit as outstanding, each time I come in. Great excellent Dr. and great staff.

1/24/2023 The way Dr Wood explained my options

1/14/2023 Dr. Wood was fantastic. Very personable and did a great job of making my daughter feel comfortable. He explain her injury well and made her feel positive about her future.

1/14/2023 I am a surgeon. Dr. Mark Wood is an excellent physician. He is knowledgeable, experienced, calm/cool in demeanor, and an outstanding surgeon. I have watched him operate in the OR's. I have known him for many years and have referred multiple patients to him (including my wife). I would trust him with the health of any of my family members.

1/14/2023 Dr, Wood is always friendly and does an excellent job with my care.

1/12/2023 He is an excellent doctor with an excellent bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and caring. I will continue to see him for my problem.