Mark A. Tait, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road
600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-320-7776
Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedics
- Digital Health & Innovation
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Tait
Clinical Biography
Mark Tait, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery with an emphasis on microsurgery, brachial plexus injuries, and nerve injuries. He treats both adults and children at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Tait is an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He graduated with Honors from Brigham Young University. He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery through UAMS and ACH graduating in 2015. He was selected to attend the AOA resident leadership forum and was given the Carl Nelson Resident Leadership Award. He completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC with Dr. Glenn Gaston, a hand consultant for the Carolina Panthers and NASCAR. He received further training in brachial plexus and nerve injuries on a traveling fellowship with Dr. Christophe Oberlin in Paris, France.
He is involved in clinical and research endeavors focusing on sports and traumatic injuries to the hand, elbow, and nerves of adult and pediatric patients. He has a special interest in brachial plexus, tetraplegia, peripheral nerve injuries, and microsurgery. He is also interested in improving function of upper extremity amputees through the use of a myoelectric prosthesis. His research has been published in peer reviewed medical journals and his research has been presented at various forums and meetings around the country. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Surgery of the Hand.
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- Patient Story: UAMS Surgeons Reattach Texas Man’s Hand After Sawmill Accident
- Click to view research PROFILE
Dr. Tait's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Associate Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- OrthoCarolina
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship - Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical School
- University of Missouri
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Tait's Research
Research Interests
He is involved in clinical and research endeavors focusing on sports and traumatic injuries to the hand, elbow, and nerves of adult and pediatric patients. He has a special research interest in brachial plexus, tetraplegia, peripheral nerve injuries, and microsurgery.UAMS Research Profile
Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Tait
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
- Arthritis
- Axillary Nerve Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Conditions and Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Injuries
- Hand and Arm Fractures
- Hand Deformities
- Hand Injuries
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Tetraplegia
- Trigger Finger
- Upper Extremity Dysfunctions
- Upper Extremity Loss of Function
- Upper Extremity Trauma
- Wrist Injuries
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Tait
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Tait's Areas of Expertise
Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)
At UAMS, our fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeons care for acute injuries and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, finger, and forearm.
Orthopaedics
UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.
Digital Health & Innovation
From virtual care for patients to virtual consults for doctors across Arkansas, our goal is to improve quality and access to clinical care.
Locations Where Dr. Tait Practices
Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road , Primary Location
600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-526-1046
New Patients - 501-320-7776
Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-263-2644
Primary Care - 501-222-4596
Specialty Care