Biography
Dr. Mark Maurer provides deep understanding and tremendous experience in a wide array of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. He prioritizes educating his patients on their conditions and the conservative and surgical treatment options. Patient satisfaction and optimal healing are his top goals.
Dr. Mark Maurer was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He received his doctorate degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia where he played an active role in multiple school organizations including president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine student club. Dr. Maurer was the recipient of multiple scholarships and qualified for memberships into the Stirling-Harford-DiPrimio Honorary Anatomical Society and Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society.
Following podiatric medical school, Dr. Maurer completed a three year foot and ankle surgical residency at Crozer-Chester Medical Center near Philadelphia, PA. He received extensive training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, limb salvage and wound care. Two months were spent in the International Limb Lengthening Center at The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, MD where he received additional training in complex reconstructive correction of adult and pediatric limb deformities with emphasis on external fixation.
While chief resident, Dr. Maurer was selected to represent the Podiatry Department at Crozer-Chester Medical Center to receive Physician-Patient Satisfaction training which he, in turn, delivered to all attendings and residents. This training has helped improve his relationship with his patients, gaining a better understanding of how to help them understand and follow through with the care being given. It has added to the quality and satisfaction of their care.
Dr. Maurer and his wife, Melanie, met while they completed their undergraduate studies at BYU-Idaho. Prior to graduating from BYU-Idaho, he chose to interrupt his studies for two years to serve as a missionary for his church in Barcelona, Spain. He was blessed to learn their culture and language.
Dr. Maurer is an avid runner and completed his first marathon in St. George, UT in 2016. He especially enjoys spending time outdoors and playing sports with his wife, two daughters and young son. He now calls Pueblo home and has enjoyed getting to know the people of Southern Colorado and considers it a privilege to be trusted in the care of their foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Maurer specializes in the following:
- Flat foot reconstruction
- Total ankle joint replacement
- Minimally-invasive bunion surgery
- Foot and ankle fracture care and repair
- Hammer toe surgery
- Cavus foot (high arch) reconstruction
- Charcot reconstruction
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle/midfoot fusions
- Tendon repair/transfers
- External Fixation including circular frames
- Diabetic Limb Salvage
Provider's Additional Contact Information
Fax: 719-542-2490
Education and Training
Education
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Residency
- Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency
- Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency
Teaching or Professional Positions
- WOUNDS Journal Editorial Advisory Board Member
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified in foot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery
- American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
Board Certified in Lower Extremity Medicine and Comprehensive Surgery, including Rearfoot and Reconstructive Surgery
- Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association
- Diplomate of the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
