Dr. Bryan Mark is new to town.

He grew up in south Denver and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He then received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residence at the University of California-Irvine and his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Mark is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine who was recently hired by St. James Healthcare.

He drew the difficult task of filling the shoes of longtime Butte surgeon, Dr. Nick DiGiovine, and seems to be very much up to the task. In addition to Butte High and Butte Central, Dr. Mark is the team doctor for Montana Tech and Montana Western athletics.

Before coming to the Mining City, Dr. Mark treated various college athletes at UCLA, including football, basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, and volleyball. He was also a team orthopedic surgeon for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Dr. Mark offers comprehensive knee, hip, and shoulder surgical treatment, including cartilage restoration and joint preservation. He utilizes minimally invasive techniques and performs injections, ligament repair/reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery.

“My goal is to return patients back to the active and fit lifestyles they deserve,” he says.

This morning, I met with Dr. Mark for a fun conversation and to let him know how much I dislike the Lakers. Listen in as he talks about growing up in Colorado, going to medical school and working is residency. Listen as he talks about working on athletes who are at the top of their game.

Listen in to why he set his sights on Butte, America and how he even thinks the Berkeley Pit was cool.

Today’s podcast is presented by Casagranda’s Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat.