Dr. Mark Mudano M.D., Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Mark Mudano M.D.

Orthopedist

3/5(13)
11 upper Riverdale Rd SW Riverdale Georgia, 30274
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About

Mark Mudano, MD, works at Bayfront Health Medical Group Orthopaedics. Dr. Mudano is a skilled , board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery orthopaedic surgeon; he specializes in sports injuries, knee arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, rotator cuff tendon repairs and ligament reconstruction. Dr. Mudano had specific training in Reconstructive Knee Surgery during his education. Now, at his practice, he offers the latest advances in medical imaging for diagnosis, along with surgical treatment for the musculoskeletal problems that require it, as well as quality rehabilitation therapy. Dr. Mudano works as an affiliate doctor at Bayfront Health Dade City hospital, in the north suburban area of Tampa, Fl..  

Education and Training

Medical College of Georgia

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1984

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience
Dr. Mark Mudano M.D.
Dr. Mark Mudano M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Back Pain

    Flag football is often very much a collision sport as real football most definitely is. It sounds like you have irritated the area called scapulothoracic , or "upper back pain" where the shoulder blade is. I would recommend a short course of a anti-inflammatory medication ( Aleve 2 tabs 2X daily after meals [breakfast and dinner] unless you have stomach issues from those pills. Ice packs 2x per day is helpful and you could try some OTC Arnica gel which will help relieve the pain; also scapulo-thoracic exercises and stretches and maybe some sessions with PT (physical therapy) ; Your family doctor can refer or certainly the orthopaedic surgeon (which is my specialty) /a massage therapist can also provide some great suggestions if the simple measures above fail to bring relief. READ MORE

  • I hurt my knee this morning

    Hello : I am an orthopaedic surgeon and I specialize in knee injuries and the like; If your event was a very quick and sudden twist injury, and you had alot of swelling inside your knee, and certainly if there was a very localized area that hurt the most, you are likely to have damaged one of the meniscus cartilages inside your knee. The best thing your family did was have you put ice on the knee especially the area of maximum pain, and elevate the knee especially during the first 48 hrs following injury. Next, try taking some Aleve twice daily with FOOD (on a regular basis for at least 5 days in a row) and try to continue to ice and elevate especially at the end of the day. If after 2 weeks there is no improvement, you should see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE

  • Hip flexor or labrum injury?

    Labral tears are rather benign and can be a partial “defect” in the labral tissue that surrounds the socket(to make it deeper) . What was the injury that provoked this ? And where exactly do you have pain ? I think your trainer is probably correct. Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • Fractured wrist

    Do you have an Orthopaedic doctor that you can see? Most wrist fractures can be treated without surgery ( cast or fracture brace) ; majority of these fractures heal in 6 weeks . A simple X-ray is all that’s needed, and they will protect the fetus by covering you with a lead shield. Not to worry as you are in your final trimester for the pregnancy. For the time being Apply ice and keep the wrist elevated when you are sitting, etc Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • Is chiropractic treatment good for sciatica?

    Yes , more often than not, it will help relieve lumbar back pain and the like. Dr. MUDANO READ MORE

  • Do you get a cast after foot surgery?

    Not necessarily; why don’t you ask your surgeon? What sort of surgery are you having? A lot of foot surgery now, we use simple “post-op” shoe. READ MORE

  • Can chiropractors help with heel spurs?

    No. READ MORE

  • What causes joint pain in knees and ankles?

    Joint pain can result from something as simple as a lack of mobility; joints need constant movement for the production of joint fluid. In the absence of trauma, the only cause of joint pain is cartilage loss (arthritis, of which there are several types). READ MORE

  • Knee injury?

    When you say unstable, what exactly do you mean? Any prior knee injuries? The actual mechanism of injury for this recent knee pain? Do not go to a primary doctor unless he has some sports medicine training; go to a good orthopedic surgeon and if he talks down to you or doesn’t explain things to you in simple words, and especially if he does not examine your knee, then get up and leave immediately. READ MORE

  • Shoulder pain?

    Since you failed to say exactly what your past medical history confirms, it appears you are a wheelchair-bound teenager? Your case is a simple matter of excessive or overuse of the shoulder by virtue of the fact that you are forced to push yourself up since you do not walk on your own. A plain shoulder X-ray is needed to rule out any impingement lesion, which no doubt has occurred; you have to stop all wgt-lifting that involves overhead machines or dumbbells; continue with ice packs for 30 mins each day after working out or before bed; start a short course of daily regular anti inflammatory medication after meals say 7-10 days. Go see a real orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • Do I have tendinosis?

    You’re still young. Life is full of pain and suffering, so I think you should probably see your family doctor and ask him what to do. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to recover from flat foot surgery?

    There are no real indications for “flat foot” surgery . READ MORE

  • Can you help me, I am getting worse?

    Too many problems; not an orthopedic issue! You need to see your internist ASAP; with that many different varied complaints, there is something that is affecting the immune system and the endocrine system. READ MORE

  • Did I break my middle finger?

    Is it the very tip or distal phalanx that is painful? Are you able to fully extend the long finger? Your diagnosis is a Mallet finger or bony Mallet injury. A simple X-ray at an orthopedic office will easily show which it is. A Stax splint should be applied to the finger so it won’t heal in a droop position. Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • How do you treat a lower back injury?

    Without knowing what exactly your low back pain is coming from, the basics after any soft tissue injury is quite simple: 1. Sleep (7-8 hours each night) 2. Ice (not heat!). It is okay to apply moist heat (hot, wet towel) for only 2-3 mins followed by ice pack for 20-30 mins 3. Simple hamstring stretches before bed 4. Short course of an anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen (800 mg 3x daily with food for 5-7 days) or Naproxen (aleve) 500 mg 2x daily 5. No heavy lifting or overhead work 6. A great exercise to help ease back pain is 10-15 mins on a recumbent cycle Good luck, Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • Can I be puting more weight on my right leg?

    Yes, that is the definition of a “limp”; subconsciously, you can be putting more weight on that side without realizing. Are you overweight? What was your wgt when you graduated from high school? Your weight now? Any old injuries to the left leg/knee? How many minutes do you walk? Do you exercise after you walk? Do you stretch after your walks? These are all things that could affect the feeling you have in the right calf. Dr. Mudano READ MORE

  • Why does my body ache and crack like I am 40?

    You need to see a rheumatologist. Your complaints sound like total body with possible spondylitis (inflammatory condition that affects the entire spine and other joints in the body). READ MORE

  • Will the amount of testosterone I have close my growth plates earlier?

    Growth plate closure in males can occur anytime between 13 and 17; not dependent on hormones as much as heredity and genes. Your parents are reasonable, tall comparatively speaking. You have every chance to be as tall as your dad, and your mom's height gives you an even better chance to be 5’9”-6'. READ MORE

  • Broken finger treatment?

    Not familiar with peptide injections; ligaments in the digits heal on their own. What was mechanism of injury? It’s probably too late for the fracture to be stabilized with surgery. READ MORE

  • I have foot pain?

    Pretty obvious that you need to see an Orthopaedic physician and have a thorough exam including xrays. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sports MedicineReconstructive Knee surgery

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Broken Ankle

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Catholic charities ; Catholic Relief Services; Jesuit High School; Food for the Poor

Internships

  • Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Medical College of Georgia

Professional Society Memberships

  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Having Great Parents and a Good Education

Hobbies / Sports

  • Triathlons, Golfing, Being a Pilot

Favorite professional publications

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Journal

Dr. Mark Mudano M.D.'s Practice location

11 upper Riverdale Rd SW -
Riverdale, Georgia 30274
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Dr. Mark Mudano M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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