Dr. Mark D Turner MD

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Mark D. Turner, who serves patients in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dr. Turner is a remarkable, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with Blount Orthopaedic Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee. He works alongside William L. Johnson, MD, specializing in orthopaedic conditions for adults, as well as comprehensive, pediatric orthopaedic care.
The doctor-duo of Blount Orthopaedic Associates have extensive training in the latest surgical and non-surgical procedures. They often integrate physical conditioning, accident prevention, and other therapeutic techniques into their continuum of care.

A Trustee of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Turner is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, and the American Medical Association. 

His acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1982. Upon graduation, he went on to perform his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, followed by his fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dedicated to excellence, Dr. Turner is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons. He is also affiliated with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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