The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Mark Light
Dr. Mark Light was the official podiatrist for the Gwinnett Gladiators hockey team.
| Employment | |
| 2003 - present | EAST COBB FOOT & ANKLE CARE - PRIVATE PRACTICE 4439 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 |
| 1991 - 2003 | FOOT & LEG HEALTH CARE SPECIALISTS 1650 Mulkey Road 6025 Professional Parkway Austell, GA 30106 Douglasville, GA 30135 |
| Staff Positions | |
| 2004 - present 2003 - present 1994 - 1999 1991 - 2003 1991 - 2004 1993 - 1995 1991 - present 2003 - present 2003 - present 1995 - 1999 |
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL – Atlanta, Georgia WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL – Marietta, Georgia AMBULATORY FOOT & LEG SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM - Austell, Georgia Residency Director Medical staff EMORY-ADVENTIST HOSPITAL - Smyrna, Georgia Vice Chief of Podiatry Department WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL - Marietta, Georgia ATLANTA CENTER FOR FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY – Atlanta, Georgia Chairman - Finance Committee, Member – Board of Directors GWINNETT GLADIATORS HOCKEY TEAM – Team podiatrist East Coast Hockey League AUXILIARY FACULTY - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Chicago, Illinois |
| 1998 -1999 |
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
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| Certification | |
| American Board of Podiatric Surgery – Certified in Foot Surgery 1993, Recertified 2002, 2011 Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery 1996 Recertified 2004 Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
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| Education | |
| 1989 - 1991 | KERN HOSPITAL , Warren, Michigan Two-year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (PSR – 24) Approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of the Health Care Organizations |
| 1985 -1989 | DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE, Chicago, Illinois Magma Cum Laude APMSA National Editor to the APMA News Deans List Durlacher Honor Society Student Advisory Board Kappa Tau Epsilon Fraternity |
| 1981 -1985 | EMORY UNIVERSITY - Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Intern - President Carter’s Center at Emory University Emergency room volunteer - Grady Memorial Hospital Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity |
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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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National Youth Leadership Forum Career night – Emory University February 2008, July 2009, 10, 11, 12, 13 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 | |
| Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Certification in Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Recertified 2002 Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – Host – Visiting Surgeons Program Georgia Podiatric Medical Association - Member, Scientific Committee American Podiatric Medical Association American Diabetes Association American College of Phlebology 2002 Arthritis Foundation Georgia State Board of Podiatric Examiners - Exam Revision Committee 1995 |