Mark Sprague, MD, FAAOS
Active Fellow
Chair Department of Surgery
The Orthopedic Care Center
Springfield, MA
Member Since: 2003
“Dr. Sprague is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, willing to each, and charismatic as a person and surgeon. He is skilled both with patient care and in the operating room. Dr. Sprague is motivating and inspires others to perform their best each day. He encouraged and supported my growth as a nurse practitioner student. Ultimately, I had the honor and privilege of working with him upon graduation with my DNP degree. He advocated for and encouraged my additional RNFA training to assist in the operating room. Thank you for all you do Dr. Sprague. Your mentorship and teachings have changed my career!” -Heather Lovelace, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, RNFA, RN
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
Excellent resource for education, innovation, and collaboration.
As an Active Fellow Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
CME resources and meetings.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
Occam's razor - the simplest explanation is often the best. Dr Dempsey Springfield (a living legend).
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Plan ahead for upcoming office visits and surgeries.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
More time outdoors.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Hiking.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
My major in college was Industrial and Labor Relations.