Jacob Markel, M.D.
Practice: Motor City Orthopedics
Specialty: Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle
Office locations: Southfield, MI
Most recent review: 1 month ago
4.74.7 out of 5
24 Ratings
9 Comments
Dr. Jacob Markel, M.D., earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at an urban trauma center in Louisville, KY. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Grand Rapids Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. He specializes in lower-extremity trauma, ankle replacements, and sports injuries. He uses a team-oriented approach, collaborating with other specialists to develop patient-specific treatment plans.
4.74.7 out of 5
24 Ratings
9 Comments
Dr. Jacob Markel, M.D., earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at an urban trauma center in Louisville, KY. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Grand Rapids Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. He specializes in lower-extremity trauma, ankle replacements, and sports injuries. He uses a team-oriented approach, collaborating with other specialists to develop patient-specific treatment plans.
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Southfield
22250 Providence Dr
Suite 401
Southfield, MI 48075
Suite 401
Southfield, MI 48075
Dr. Jacob Markel, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. He treats any and all disorders of the ankle and foot ranging from pediatric conditions and sports-related pathology in young athletes, to arthritis and progressive forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot deformity in the middle-aged and elderly populations. He has a particular interest in lower-extremity trauma, total ankle replacement, flatfoot reconstruction, bunion correction, and sports injuries. Dr. Markel embraces a team-oriented approach to patient care. He readily employs the expertise of other physicians/surgeons, therapists, social workers, and case managers to develop and execute a patient-specific treatment plan, such that each patient may take an active role in the management of their pathology.
Dr. Markel was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He attended the University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Germanic Languages and Literatures. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Louisville, KY at one of the busiest urban trauma centers in the nation, where he earned multiple research awards and was recognized by his peers as ‘Resident Teacher of the Year’ as a chief resident. He then completed his fellowship training in Grand Rapids, MI at the Grand Rapids Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship under the tutelage of Donald Bohay and John Anderson – two pillars of the field, whom Dr. Markel considers two of his closest confidants and mentors.
Dr. Markel remains deeply involved in orthopedic research and education. He has authored several book chapters and manuscripts and regularly presents at local, regional, and national conferences. He is currently a reviewer for Foot and Ankle International and serves on the Young Physicians Committee of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Outside of work, Dr. Markel is a die-hard Michigan and Detroit sports fan, holding season tickets to the Michigan Football and Hockey games – Go Blue! He enjoys golfing, outdoor winter sports, and spending as much time as possible with his family on Sturgeon Bay in Northern Michigan. Dr. Markel is excited and grateful to return home to Southeast Michigan with his wife Avery, originally of Royal Oak, and their two young children.
Great bedside manner
Explain everthing deeply appreciated
Outstanding, thorough and completely competent. I trusted Dr Markel and I haven't regretted it!
Great bed side manner, very informative and does an amazing job of keeping a stressful situation as relaxed as possible.
Very honest and down to earth. Open communicator , good listener and gives patient all the time required to ask questions during visits.
He was amazing. Answered all my questions and concerns. Very prompt , professional and helpful. I highly recommend him.
A great help and made sure i was comfortable throughout the examination.
Dr. Markel is an amazing doctor. He is very nice & cares about his patients. Before my surgery he explained everything in detail in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend Dr. Markel as your doctor.
No wait time. Very professional. Caring doctor. Would highly recommend him as a doctor