DR MARK SHEKHMAN

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With nearly two decades of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mark Shekhman is dedicated to helping patients overcome joint pain so they can stay active and enjoy life to the fullest. He brings world-class training and a patient-centered approach to the Hartford community, specializing in complex hip and knee conditions.

Dr. Shekhman earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario before going on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine—ranked among the top clinical medicine schools in the world by U.S. News and World Report. He then pursued residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and further honed his skills in hip replacement surgery at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Hospital in Exeter, England. Driven by a passion for advanced joint care, he completed a Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Shekhman focuses exclusively on hip and knee disorders. He offers advanced techniques, including same-day outpatient joint replacements, partial and total joint replacements, and minimally invasive procedures such as hip and knee arthroscopy. He is among the few surgeons in the region skilled in both Birmingham Hip Resurfacing and anterior hip replacements, offering patients a wide range of personalized options.

Dr. Shekhman is a proud partner at Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and plays a leadership role at Hartford Hospital’s Bone and Joint Institute, where he’s actively involved in the Joint Replacement Service Line, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and surgical quality. He also enjoys teaching future orthopedic surgeons as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut. In recognition of his contributions to the orthopedic field, he was honored by the Arthritis Foundation in 2013.

Professional Affiliations:

• Board Certified, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 
• Member, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 
• Member, Connecticut Orthopedic Society 
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
• Member, American Jewish Medical Association
   

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Shekhman lives in the Hartford area with his wife, their three energetic boys, and two Labrador Retrievers. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.

Dr. Shekhman sees patients at Orthopedic Associates of Hartford offices in Farmington, Glastonbury, South Windsor, and Rocky Hill.