Dr. Mark Barba is especially focused on joint replacement, and devices that allow people to return to higher levels of activity, including the Birmingham Hip and the Oxford Knee.
Dr. Mark Barba is especially focused on joint replacement, and devices that allow people to return to higher levels of activity, including the Birmingham Hip and the Oxford Knee.
My name is Dr. Mark Barba and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself, and how I became committed to healthcare. I am a subspecialized orthopedic surgeon with a practice in joint replacement and a special interest in replacements of the hip joint.
When I was growing up, I had a garage full of automotive tools and a father who patiently taught me how they worked. He was also very concerned that I properly cared for the tools and remained disciplined and organized. A place for everything and everything in its place was his lesson — boring for a child, but a great foundation for a surgeon.
I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. I could not understand how a kid would want to be anything else. I needed stitches three times while growing up and loved every visit to the emergency room! In medical school I chose to focus on orthopedics; the instruments just felt natural in my hand, and no one had to tell me which way to tighten a screw.
I chose to further subspecialize in joint replacement because I have a hard time with failure and replacement of an arthritic joint is almost always a victory. I did not see this in any other aspect of medicine I studied. I love it even more now than ever. Joint replacement implants have evolved to provide amazing results. I especially focus on devices that now allow people to return to even higher levels of activity. Ask me about the Birmingham Hip and the Oxford Knee and I think you will be impressed with how far the science of joint replacement has progressed. No matter what the reason for your appointment, I look forward to our visit because it is people that are my motivation. Otherwise, I would probably be working on cars.
- Mark Barba, M.D.
Conditions & Treatment
Anterior Knee Pain
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
Hip Arthritis
Knee Arthritis
Meniscus Tear
Outpatient Knee Replacement
Outpatient Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quad Tendon Tear
Revision Hip Replacement
Revision Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Training
Bachelor’s Degree, University of Illinois
Masters of Science, University of Illinois
Medical Degree, University of Illinois College of Medicine Wayne State University
Fellowship, Rush Joint Replacement and Research
Memberships
Board-certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Member: Winnebago County Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations
Ortho Illinois Surgery Center
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center
SwedishAmerican Health System
Mercy Rockford Hospital
Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Dr Barba and the entire staff at Ortho Illinois have always been great to me!!
I was very comfortable with Dr. Barba,.
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He gets it.
The doctor was very thoughtful and thorough at the same time.
When he answered my questions he came across as someone who really loved his work.
Knee surgery has been a difficult complicated decision to make for me. I was hoping Dr Barba would give me more details about what was surgically involved, where surgery is done, post op recovery and therapy recovery and potential options. He basically told me I would have a lot of pain, have difficulty sleeping and it would take about 6 weeks.
Well run office. I felt very comfortable with the doctor and his staff.
He's very knowledgeable and listens to you and your questions kindly and patiently
I like Dr. Barba a lot. He listens and cares but, he is honest and direct. I like this. I know what I need to do. Thank you!!!