Dr. Mark J. Mendeszoon is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained, and Harvard-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in treatment of adult & pediatric patients. Areas of specialty include sports medicine, trauma, total ankle replacement, and complex reconstructive surgery.
With over 30 years of elite clinical experience, he provides state-of-the-art operative and non-operative care to keep patients and athletes active and pain-free.
Dr. Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, brings over three decades of premier clinical and surgical expertise to Downtown Physicians.
A graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, he completed residency training at Harvard Medical School affiliate hospitals (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) followed by a prestigious two-year advanced orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship in the Cleveland region.
Over his distinguished career, Dr. Mendeszoon has served as Chief of Podiatry at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for over 20 years and has been a trusted team physician and consultant for high schools, collegiate programs, and four Olympic Summer Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020,
and Paris 2024).
Dr. Mendeszoon's approach to patient care centers on comprehensive, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s lifestyle and goals—combining conservative management, advanced biomechanics, and leading-edge surgical techniques.
As a dedicated Fellowship Director, educator, published clinical researcher, and running specialty innovator, he is committed to helping patients of all activity levels restore mobility and return to the activities they love.
Education and training
- Miami University — Bachelor of Arts, Zoology
- State University of New York at Stony Brook — Master's in Human Movement and Chemistry
- Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- New England Deaconess Hospital / Joslin Diabetes Center / Harvard Medical School — Podiatric Surgical Residency
- Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. — Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
- Former president of the Great Lakes Region American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
- Chief of Podiatry at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center for over 20 years
Certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Clinical focus
- Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Sports Medicine & Athletic Performance
- Total Ankle Replacement (Arthroplasty)
- Lower Extremity Trauma & Fracture Care
- Achilles Tendon Repair & Reconstruction
- Advanced Lower Extremity Biomechanics & Custom Orthotics
- Tendon Transfers & Joint Preservation
- Pediatric & Adult Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Athletic Footwear Consultation & Gait Analysis
Hospital affiliations
- Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
- Gramercy Surgery Center
Professional memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
- Dutch
- Basic Conversational Spanish
Awards and publications
- Olympic Medical Leadership: Personal team physician and specialized consultant at four Olympic Summer Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024).
- Institutional Leadership: Chief of Podiatry at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center (20+ years); former Vice President and Partner at Precision Orthopedic Specialties.
- Medical Education & Mentorship: Fellowship Director and clinical mentor training the next generation of reconstructive foot and ankle surgeons.
- Clinical Research: Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and clinical technique studies in The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, JAPMA, and Clinics in Surgery; Principal Investigator for orthopedic extremity device trials.
- National Media Contributor: Expert podiatric source for national publications including CNN, Men’s Health, SELF, Shape, Footwear News, and Peloton.
- Athletic & Community Leadership: Team physician to eight Northeast Ohio high schools; co-founder and director of Maple Leaf Track Club; instrumental in the facility and program development of the SPIRE Institute; founder and owner of Achilles Running Shop (Mentor, OH) for 20+ years.