Mark was a Navy search and rescue instructor for his H-60 helicopter squadron at NAS Mayport when he realized he had affinity for working in some type of medical field. After finishing his enlistment, he returned to the University of Maryland at College Park where he achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. From there he graduated with a Master’s degree in health science and was awarded a physician assistant certification in 1995 from the George Washington University. He began his emergency medicine, trauma, and ICU training right out of PA school at PG hospital in Cheverly Maryland. From there Mark worked practicing emergency medicine and trauma in Maryland for the next 17 years.
As an army reservist Mark was called to active duty twice to serve in Iraq from 2003 to 2004 and again in 2007 to 2008. While in Iraq he traveled extensively throughout the country practicing emergency medicine and trauma as needed for American soldiers, local nationals, Coalition troops, and Iraqi detainees.
In addition to Emergency Medicine and Trauma, Mark has also practiced urgent care and occupational medicine. He has also worked as a government contractor helping to develop and maintain medical documentation standards for both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veteran’s affairs.
Mark currently lives in Damascus Maryland with his wife of 27 years Susan, their three children Madeline, Mitchell and Mark and their 3 dogs Pantera (Belgian Malinois), Chickee (Tibetan Mastiff) and Bailey (Akita/Lab Mix)!
