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Dr. Mark Palit, MD

Accepting New Patients

(93 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: neck problems, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.

2700 1st Avenue S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 955-6767

Dr. Mark Palit, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA specializing in sports medicine, spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Mark Palit, MD is affiliated with Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics.

Office Locations

2700 1st Avenue S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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1316 S Main Street
Clarion, IA 50525

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1924 Superior Street
Webster City, IA 50595

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Some issues Dr. Mark Palit, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Mark Palit, MD performed more knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	557
hip imaging	17
injections	86
musculoskeletal imaging	131
pelvic imaging	20
X-rays	151

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	499
injections	74
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	100
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	121

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	174

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	42
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	691
hip imaging	43
injections	69
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	255
pelvic imaging	44
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	299

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	203

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	49
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	596
hip imaging	29
injections	53
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	140
nerve procedures	14
pelvic imaging	39
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	179

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	80
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	494
injections	40
musculoskeletal imaging	110
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	110

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	163

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	38
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	516
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	103
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	161

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	34
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	450
injections	36
musculoskeletal imaging	144
X-rays	144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	29
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	449
hospital care	12
injections	34
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	183
nerve procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	152

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	29
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	285
injections	37
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	182
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	182

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	113

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	146
injections	14
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Palit, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Dodge, IA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	45
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	431
hip imaging	29
hospital care	12
injections	46
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	149
nerve procedures	13
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	163

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	31
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Palit, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Palit, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Palit, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Palit, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 93 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Palit, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Dodge, IA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14

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Wonderful experience at Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Palit is WONDERFUL!! Would highly recommend him.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Palit, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$8,355 Oxford $1,752	ROSA $1,414	Comprehensive Primary Stem $963	ROI A $924	Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $876	Other $2,425
Stryker Corporation	$4,865 Tritanium $2,151	XIA $773	ACCULIF $612	ES2 $569	AERO $225	Other $535
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$4,081 $4,081
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$3,728 VISIONAIRE $1,015	Q-FIX $746	MULTIFIX S $246	Engage Partial Knee System $143	POLARSTEM $121	Other $1,457
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,059 SHOULDER IMPLANTS $145	$1,914
Other	$4,284 IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $1,098	ACTIVL $975	Proclaim IPG $212	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $175	S-Series $158	Other $1,666

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$13,130
Food and Beverage	$9,542
Education	$4,699

Biography

Dr. Mark Palit's specialties are spine surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He practices in Clarion, IA, Fort Dodge, IA, and Webster City, IA. In his practice, he is particularly interested in sports health, spine problems, and cosmetic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Palit graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Palit's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inClarion, IA as reported by Doctor.com.