Our Staff
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Mark Light

Doctor Mark Light is the official podiatrist for the Gwinnett Gladiators hockey team.
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| 2003 - present | EAST COBB FOOT & ANKLE CARE - PRIVATE PRACTICE 1230 Johnson Ferry Road Suite A- 20, Marietta, Georgia 30068 |
| 1991 - 2003 | FOOT & LEG HEALTH CARE SPECIALISTS |
Staff Positions |
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| 2004 - present | NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL – Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2003 - present | WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL – Marietta, Georgia |
AMBULATORY FOOT & LEG SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM - Austell, Georgia |
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| 1994 - 1999 | Residency Director |
| 1991 - 2003 | Medical staff |
| 1991 - 2004 | EMORY-ADVENTIST HOSPITAL - Smyrna, Georgia |
| 1993 - 1995 | Vice Chief of Podiatry Department |
| 1991 – present | WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL - Marietta, Georgia |
| 2003 - present | ATLANTA CENTER FOR FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY – Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2003 - present | GWINNETT GLADIATORS HOCKEY TEAM – Team podiatrist |
| 1995 - 1999 | AUXILIARY FACULTY - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Chicago, Illinois |
| 1998 -1999 | ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY |
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| 1989 - 1991 | KERN HOSPITAL, Warren, Michigan |
| 1985 -1989 | DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE |
| 1981 -1985 | EMORY UNIVERSITY - Atlanta, Georgia |
Publications |
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Advances in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Author for chapter: The Dynamics and Function of the First Metatarsophaleangeal Joint; Mosby publishers, VOL. 2, page 41 - 65, 1996. The Effect of Various Forms of Immobilization on Plantar Foot Pressure: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association., Volume 81, #4 Pages 206 -214, 1991 Ganglions in the Sinus Tarsi - Journal of Foot Surgery, Volume 30, #4, page 350 - 355, 1991 The Possible Use of Coralline Hydroxyapatite as a Bone Implant - Journal of Foot Surgery Volume 30 #5, page 472 - 476, 1991 APMSA Student Report, APMA News, 1988 - 1989 |
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Research |
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A Radiographic Evaluation of the Existence of the Os Vesalianum and Other 5th Metatarsal Base Variants The Effect of Floor Surfaces on Foot Stress: An Electrodynographic Analysis and History |
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Lectures |
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Radio Sandy Springs Health Hour Interview October 2006 Common Foot Deformities – Wellstar physician group, September 2003 WYZE 1480 AM - Your Health Is Important, radio show guest, September 23, 1998 Standing on Your Own Two Feet Columbia Hospital - Host of Internet Chat Session, September 17, 1996 General Foot Care - Elms Group, May 16, 1996 Geriatric Foot Care - Douglas County Senior Services, May 15, 1995 Oral Examiner - The Podiatry Institute Surgical Board Review Course, 1995, 1997, 1998 Diabetic Foot Care - Diabetic Treatment Center, Parkway Medical Center, January 1995, March 1995, July 1995, March 1996, May 21, 1996 Podiatric Medical Education - Smyrna Hospital Medical & Surgical Staff Meetings September 1993 Foot Care for the Vascular Compromised Patient - Mended Hearts Organization January 1993 Diabetic Foot Care - Smyrna Hospital - 1992 Common Foot Deformities - Medical Staff Meeting Sea Coral as a Bone Implant - Civic Hospital Resident Alumni Association, Sanibel Island, Florida, May 1991 |
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Membership and Accreditations |
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Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Certification in Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Recertified 2002 |
