Orthopaedics

Mark Frankle, MD

Director, Biomechanical Shoulder and Elbow Research Lab

Temple Terrace, FL

Mark Alan Frankle, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Temple Terrace, Florida, where he has practiced since 1992. He primarily treats adults and geriatric patients with complex shoulder conditions, including those requiring reverse shoulder arthroplasty, a procedure he pioneered for American patients after identifying a subset lacking effective treatments. His expertise encompasses anatomic and reverse to

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

Medical School: Rush Medical College (MD, 1985)
Residency: University of South Florida (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991)
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic (Shoulder & Elbow Adult Reconstruction and Sports Medicine, 1992)
Fellowship: Rush Medical College (Orthopaedic Pathology & Research, 1992)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Shoulder SurgeryElbow SurgeryRotator Cuff & Shoulder RepairShoulder Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Tampa General Hospital
South Florida Baptist Hospital
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
AdventHealth Tampa

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian[5]

Conditions Dr. Frankle treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Frankle accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Mark Frankle's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 49 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Frankle practice?

Mark Frankle practices in Temple Terrace, FL with hospital affiliations including Tampa General Hospital, South Florida Baptist Hospital, and James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.

What does Dr. Frankle specialize in?

Mark Frankle is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery.

How long has Dr. Frankle been practicing?

Mark Frankle has 41+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Frankle's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Rush Medical College (MD, 1985); Residency: University of South Florida (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991); Fellowship: Mayo Clinic (Shoulder & Elbow Adult Reconstruction and Sports Medicine, 1992).