ABOUT DR. BLOCK

Mark S. Block, D.P.M., P.A.

Birthplace: New York, New York, June 29, 1951

Education:
New York College of Podiatric Medicine 1975 - 1977
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine 1973 -1975
Queen's College (City University of New York) 1969 - 1973

Scope of Practice:
Podiatric Surgery, Podiatric Laser Surgery, Podiatric Wound Management, Podiatric Medicine, Sports Medicine, Podopediatrics and Podogeriatrics

Board Certifications:
Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Certified in Foot Surgery (ABPS) August 1991, Recertified - July, 1999
Board Certified American Academy of Wound Management (CWS)

Professional History:
Past President Palm Beach County Podiatric Medical Association (2003 thru 2005)
Vice President Palm Beach County Podiatric Medical Association (2002 thru 2003)
Treasurer Florida Podiatric Medical Association (2004 thru present)
Member Coding Committee American Podiatric Medical Association (2003 thru present)
Secretary Florida Podiatric Medical Association (2003 thru 2004)
FPMA Representative to the Carrier Advisory Committee – Medicare (CAC), FPMA Representative
Instructor for Barrett-Day Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
Consultant to Imex Medical Systems - Vascular Diagnostic Equipment
Instructor and Lecturer for High Tech Lasers
Previous Podiatric Consultant
Courtesy Staff Palm Beach County - Community Mental Health Center
Lecturer for Palm Beach Community College
Former Member Utilization Review Board - Royal Glades Nursing Home
Instructor for Laser Centers of America (LCA)
Residency – Center City Hospital Philadelphia, PA. (1977 thru 1978)
Associated with Dr. Lawrence Levine Cherry Hill, New Jersey (July 1978 thru August 1979)
Private Practice – Boca Raton, FL (October 1979 thru Present)
Clinician, Boca Raton Community Hospital Wound Care Management

Memberships/Organizations:
Board Member of Palm Beach Podiatric Medical Association
Board Member of Podiatric Medical Assurance of Florida (PMAF)
Fellow American College of Foot Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Diplomate, American Academy of Wound Management
American Podiatric Medical Association
Florida Podiatric Medical Association
Palm Beach County Podiatric Medical Association
International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery
American Academy of Sports Medicine
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Association for The Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC)

Articles & Publications:
Contributor of Articles to Footprints (Publication of FPMA)
Contributor of Articles to American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) New Magazine

Hospitals:
Boca Raton Community Hospital - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton Community Hospital - Wound Care Facility
West Boca Medical Center - Boca Raton, FL
North Broward Medical Center - Pompano Beach, FL

Additional Honors/Qualifications:
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Instructor of Podiatric Laser Surgery
International Society of Podiatric Laser Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot Surgeons
Surgical Hospital Staff Privileges
Endoscopic Surgery Lecturer and Instructor

660 Glades Road, Suite 120 • Boca Raton, FL 33431 • (561) 368-3232