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Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, robotic surgery, sports injuries, and more.

323 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 845-2200

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute.

Office Locations

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

323 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 845-2200

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45 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897

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761 Main Avenue Suite 115
Norwalk, CT 06851

(203) 845-2200

(203) 847-1940

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Some issues Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

musculoskeletal imaging

total hip replacement

X-rays

By Affordability:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging, total hip replacement, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), and computer assisted surgery (CAS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2012 were injections, aspiration, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
doctor visit	385
injections	164
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	429
injections	165
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	29
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	405
injections	161

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
doctor visit	439
hip imaging	79
hospital care	49
injections	128
inpatient care	49
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	100
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	100

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	172
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
doctor visit	610
hospital care	49
injections	157
inpatient care	49
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	67
reconstructive surgery	46
X-rays	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	24
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	90
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	739
hospital care	51
injections	209
inpatient care	51
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	61
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	34
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	101
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
doctor visit	805
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	44
injections	227
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	74
musculoskeletal imaging	88
reconstructive surgery	63
X-rays	88

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	19
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	101
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	291
doctor visit	793
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	36
injections	291
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	53
musculoskeletal imaging	70
reconstructive surgery	41
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	17
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	103
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	20
doctor visit	578
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	32
injections	257
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	51
musculoskeletal imaging	80
reconstructive surgery	40
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	82
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	347
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	71
doctor visit	996
hospital care	38
injections	347
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	73
musculoskeletal imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	73
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	170

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	121
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	350
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	88
doctor visit	957
hospital care	32
injections	350
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	102
reconstructive surgery	89
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	17
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	132
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Westport, CT were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	221
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	59
doctor visit	648
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	79
hospital care	41
injections	223
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	86
reconstructive surgery	43
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	102

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	405
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	169
85 and over	87
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Hartford Healthcare

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Justin Fletcher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$4,790 Mako $1,896	MAKOplasty $803	TRIATHLON $411	ACCOLADE $395	Rio $183	Other $1,101
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,418 $1,418
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$1,372 $1,372
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$757 MILAGRO $167	FMS $136	ATTUNE $122	HEALIX $106	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $76	Other $152
ConforMIS, Inc.	$741 ALL $741
Other	$2,183 Gryphon $424	Mobi C $253	Durolane $164	Recon Knees $131	Persona $125	Other $1,087

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,446
Travel and Lodging	$2,447
Education	$1,370

Biography

Dr. Mark Fletcher is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Fletcher include hip replacement, knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Fletcher graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He trained at Jefferson University Hospitals for his residency. His professional affiliations include Hartford Healthcare and St. Vincent's Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inWestport, CT as reported by Hartford Healthcare.