Dr. Mark R. Drzala
Dr. Mark R. Drzala
Dr. Mark R.
Drzala has been a dedicated
spine care specialist since 1998 and is currently part of the team of
experts at the New Jersey Spine Specialists. The facility offers advanced
treatment options for a variety of spinal conditions. As a dedicated spinal
surgeon in New
Jersey,
Dr. Drzala has devoted his practice to treating patients who are experiencing a
number of different spinal conditions. Dr. Drzala is a board certified orthopedic
spine surgeon in New Jersey with a great deal of experience. Dr.
Drzala takes time with each patient to perform a thorough evaluation and make
sure that the patient understands the condition, as well as the applicable
treatment options. A major focus of his practice is educating his patients.
This helps the patients to understand what is happening and makes for a better
experience for them. By nature, he is conservative and will usually expend
every possible non-surgical procedure before opting for surgical interventions.
Dr. Drzala expects his patients to engage fully with him and to be an active
part of the decision making process regarding their spinal health. Each
treatment program is tailored specifically to the patient with active input
from the patient in order to meet their individual needs. Although generally
reserved as a last resort, when necessary Dr. Drzala has the expertise and
experience to perform complex surgical procedures in order to improve a
patient’s spinal condition. Dr. Mark R. Drzala is nationally recognized for his
exceptional care and expertise as a spinal care specialist.
Education and Experience
After graduating Cum Laude from Rutgers University, Dr. Drzala pursued and earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School. During this time, he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. During his residency, Dr. Drzala was elected to Orthopedic Administrative Chief Resident. He then completed a Spine Fellowship at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco, which is presently affiliated with Stanford University Medical Center of Palo Alto, California. The Spine Fellowship was comprehensive and created many opportunities for Dr. Drzala to gain valuable experience with a wide variety of spinal disorders and their associated treatment options.
Dr. Drzala is currently serving as the Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School. He has been affiliated the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the division of spine surgery since the fall of 1998. He is also presently affiliated with two hospitals in the New Jersey Area and has additional access to Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, as well as Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey.
Personalized Care
A major focus of Dr. Drzala’s practice, as well as the New Jersey Spine Specialists is personalized care. By taking the time to do a full evaluation of each patient’s condition he is able to find the best treatment often possible, often without resorting to surgery. In addition to these thorough evaluations, Dr. Drzala makes sure to take time to educate each patient about his or her condition so that he or she can take an active role in choosing which treatment will be the best option. This level of personalized care means that patients can be treated better and faster, as well as have much less risk of side effects or complications.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mark R. Drzala has always been very active in numerous medical societies within the state of New Jersey as well as at the national level. In academic settings, he has lectured on various spine surgery topics as well as made multiple publications on these topics. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the North American Spine Society, the New Jersey Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons of New Jersey, and the Medical Society of New Jersey. Dr. Drzala is currently serving as the elected councilor or the Essex County Medical Society. He has had the honor of being elected by a group of his peers as a top doctor for his particular specialty. Dr. Drzala has earned this honor 6 years in a row. In addition to this, Dr. Drzala has also been recognized by Inside Jersey Magazine and Castle Connolly as a ‘Best Doctor.’
Education and Experience
After graduating Cum Laude from Rutgers University, Dr. Drzala pursued and earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School. During this time, he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. During his residency, Dr. Drzala was elected to Orthopedic Administrative Chief Resident. He then completed a Spine Fellowship at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco, which is presently affiliated with Stanford University Medical Center of Palo Alto, California. The Spine Fellowship was comprehensive and created many opportunities for Dr. Drzala to gain valuable experience with a wide variety of spinal disorders and their associated treatment options.
Dr. Drzala is currently serving as the Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School. He has been affiliated the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the division of spine surgery since the fall of 1998. He is also presently affiliated with two hospitals in the New Jersey Area and has additional access to Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, as well as Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey.
Personalized Care
A major focus of Dr. Drzala’s practice, as well as the New Jersey Spine Specialists is personalized care. By taking the time to do a full evaluation of each patient’s condition he is able to find the best treatment often possible, often without resorting to surgery. In addition to these thorough evaluations, Dr. Drzala makes sure to take time to educate each patient about his or her condition so that he or she can take an active role in choosing which treatment will be the best option. This level of personalized care means that patients can be treated better and faster, as well as have much less risk of side effects or complications.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mark R. Drzala has always been very active in numerous medical societies within the state of New Jersey as well as at the national level. In academic settings, he has lectured on various spine surgery topics as well as made multiple publications on these topics. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the North American Spine Society, the New Jersey Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons of New Jersey, and the Medical Society of New Jersey. Dr. Drzala is currently serving as the elected councilor or the Essex County Medical Society. He has had the honor of being elected by a group of his peers as a top doctor for his particular specialty. Dr. Drzala has earned this honor 6 years in a row. In addition to this, Dr. Drzala has also been recognized by Inside Jersey Magazine and Castle Connolly as a ‘Best Doctor.’