Dr. Mark Curzan is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon. During his fellowship training, he learned how to take care of a broad assortment of sports injuries, including ligament and cartilage injuries in the knee and soft tissue injury about the shoulder.
Dr. Mark Curzan is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon. During his fellowship training, he learned how to take care of a broad assortment of sports injuries, including ligament and cartilage injuries in the knee and soft tissue injury about the shoulder.
Dr. Mark Curzan has been part of the Cary Orthopaedics family since 2001.
Prior to his arrival, he earned his sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, CO. During his time in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, Dr. Curzan learned how to take care of a broad assortment of sports injuries, including ligament and cartilage injuries in the knee and soft tissue injury about the shoulder.
Dr. Curzan attended the University of California in Los Angeles for undergrad and medical school. Then he relocated across the country in Durham where he completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center.
Over the years, Dr. Curzan has assisted in team coverage of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. He also served as the on-site team physician at numerous professional downhill races for the U.S. Ski Team. Currently, he’s a team physician for Fuquay-Varina High School and Apex Friendship High School.
When practicing orthopedic medicine, Dr. Curzan greatly benefits from the interactions with his patients. He especially enjoys taking the time to talk to each person about their specific issues, educating them on their diagnosis and formulating a comprehensive treatment plan.
Education
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA (college)
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA (medical school)
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (internship)
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (residency)
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine Fellowship – Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic, Vail, CO
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2005)
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2011)
Experience
NCCU – Team Physician – 1996 – 1997
Duke University – Course Instructor – 1/1998 – 4/1998
Duke University – Head Resident Team Physician – 1998 – 1999
U.S. Ski Team, Vail, CO – Assistant Team Physician – 2000 – 2001
Fuquay-Varina High School – Team Physician – 2001 – Present
Apex Friendship High School – Team Physician – 2015 – Present
Cary Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialists – Orthopaedic Surgeon – 2001 – Present
Dr Curzan, Had time to answer your questions, and was not in a hurry to rush you out.
Mark has always been good,,, to me and for me.
I appreciate him so much because he has been able to help me in my difficult situations, Thank you, Dr. Curzan
Took time to explain X-rays & just what I was seeing. Very friendly & helpful
Only issue I had was being billed $500+ for two simple shots! Dr. Curzan, though, does a great job.
Excellent,
Great doctor.
He is the best. Always makes me laugh and has the best bedside manners.
Excellent doctor gives you all the time you need.
Dr. Cruzan is very knowledgeable, listens and very friendly.