Experience is a major gauge of surgical excellence. The orthopedic surgeons practicing at Mount Nittany Medical Center are not only highly skilled, but also highly experienced.
Performing the third-highest volume of orthopedic surgeries in the state, more than a dozen board-certified orthopedic surgeons bring a proven track record and a wealth of individual experience to the medical staff.
These orthopedic surgeons are committed to the region; many of them have spend more than 15 years practicing at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Long-term surgeons mean consistent surgical teams: registered nurses and surgical technicians who, through years of working side by side, are better able to understand and anticipate the needs of each surgeon in order to deliver the best possible patient care.
James S. Martin, MD
Dr. Martin earned a bachelor of science in pre-medicine at Penn State and a medical doctorate at Penn State’s College of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals Clinics and an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. At the Institute, Dr. Martin worked with national experts to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries through research and education.
Dr. Martin’s dedication to orthopedics and sports medicine began when he was an elite student-athlete at Penn State. As an undergraduate student, he was the 1988 NCAA Wrestling Champion, a four-time wrestling All-American, and he was honored as the top male athlete in the country for two consecutive years while at Penn State. This experience shaped his view of the musculoskeletal system, its capabilities and ability to regenerate.
Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Internship/Residency | University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa |
Fellowship | American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL |
