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Powell Orthopedics
Triple Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon located in Fayetteville and Bentonville, AR
About Practice
For 20 plus years, Dr. Mark W. Powell, a triple board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been delivering state-of-the-art general orthopedic and sports medicine care to patients in Fayetteville, Arkansas. At his clinic, Powell Orthopedics, Dr. Powell specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as general care for tendon injuries and arthritis. Dr. Powell welcomes patients of all ages at his practice, from children to seniors, and tailors his treatments to fit the lifestyle and goals of each.
Dr. Powell completed his orthopedic residency at the University of West Virginia in Morgantown, West Virginia. From there, he finished a sports medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked with professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, including members of the St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Blues. In 1997, Dr. Powell returned to northwest Arkansas to set up his private practice, Powell Orthopedics. Dr. Powell also served as the primary orthopedic surgeon for the University of Arkansas Razorback Basketball team from 2009-2021.
To provide a wide choice of surgical care, Dr. Powell is affiliated with several Arkansas clinics and hospitals, including Northwest Medical Center, Washington Regional Medical Center, Physician's Surgery Center, North Hills Surgery Center, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Powell’s passion for sports extends to involvement in the community where he coaches local youth sports and is also on the sidelines as an orthopedist for his alma mater’s team, the Fayetteville High School Bulldogs. An avid fly fisherman, he’s been named in the International Game and Fish Association World Record Book five years in a row for his stream fishing prowess.
Dr. Powell and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Fayetteville with their two children.
For 20 plus years, Dr. Mark W. Powell, a triple board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been delivering state-of-the-art general orthopedic and sports medicine care to patients in Fayetteville, Arkansas. At his clinic, Powell Orthopedics, Dr. Powell specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as general care for tendon injuries and arthritis. Dr. Powell welcomes patients of all ages at his practice, from children to seniors, and tailors his treatments to fit the lifestyle and goals of each.
Dr. Powell completed his orthopedic residency at the University of West Virginia in Morgantown, West Virginia. From there, he finished a sports medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked with professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, including members of the St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Blues. In 1997, Dr. Powell returned to northwest Arkansas to set up his private practice, Powell Orthopedics. Dr. Powell also served as the primary orthopedic surgeon for the University of Arkansas Razorback Basketball team from 2009-2021.
To provide a wide choice of surgical care, Dr. Powell is affiliated with several Arkansas clinics and hospitals, including Northwest Medical Center, Washington Regional Medical Center, Physician's Surgery Center, North Hills Surgery Center, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Powell’s passion for sports extends to involvement in the community where he coaches local youth sports and is also on the sidelines as an orthopedist for his alma mater’s team, the Fayetteville High School Bulldogs. An avid fly fisherman, he’s been named in the International Game and Fish Association World Record Book five years in a row for his stream fishing prowess.
Dr. Powell and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Fayetteville with their two children.
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Insurance
At Powell Orthopedics, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a short-list of some of the most popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.
Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"I have been to other orthopedic doctors, and I have to say that Dr. Powell is the only one who has helped me! I love his staff, they are all very friendly and sweet!"
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"Kudos to Powell Orthopedics! An excellent medical team, a welcoming front office, and a physical therapy team committed to your well-being."
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"Dr. Powell is top shelf. I was highly pleased with my results. His physical therapy team was awesome too."
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Location
1450 East Zion Rd., Suites 6 & 10
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-582-4647
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