Dr. Mark W Sawka MD

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• Unrecognized injuries of the lateral ligaments associated with lateral malleolar fractures of the ankle.

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Get to know Family Medicine Physician Dr. Mark W. Sawka, who serves the population of Michigan. Dr. Sawka attended the Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated with his Medical Degree in 1987, giving him over three decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his Medical Degree Dr. Sawka completed his internship with the West Suburban Hospital Medical Center. To further his education, Dr. Sawka completed his residency with Sparrow Hospital. Following his internship, he undertook his fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Research with Boston City Hospital in Boston. Dr. Sawka is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Sawka is currently on staff at Beaumont Hospital Henry Ford Hospital. Family medicines physicians offer a full range of services including physical exams, wellness care for men, women and children, general and chronic care for the elderly, and much more. Dr. Sawka also performs DOT physicals and is a Civil Surgeon which allows him to perform immigration physicals. His office also specializes in Sculpture body sculpting and non-surgical fat reduction. He also performs laser tattoo removal, treats birthmarks and acne scars. Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity.

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