Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director Of Barton College Athletic Program

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  • Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) December 08, 2012 - Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com), has been named the medical director of the Barton College athletic program. In this position, Galland will provide care to all athletes in the Barton College athletic program, and oversee evaluation, management and surgical treatment of all athletes.

    Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, N.C., with a student population of approximately 1,130. The Barton College Bulldog athletic program consists of 16 men's and women's teams including baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and soccer. A record 237 participating student-athletes entered the new school year in 2012.

    Since joining Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, Galland has focused on treating injured athletes. In addition to his role as Medical Director of Barton College athletic program, he serves as a team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the advanced A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, and as medical director and orthopaedic consultant to the Louisburg College athletic program. He also serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to several local high schools.

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    "I am honored to be named medical director for Barton College's outstanding athletic program," said Galland. "I am looking forward to working with Barton College's gifted athletes, coaches and faculty to help ensure the safety and well-being of each athlete."

    ABOUT DR. MARK GALLAND:
    Dr. Mark Galland is an orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina. Galland received his medical degree from Tulane University's School of Medicine and completed his residency in the university's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He began his career in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine while serving in the United States Navy at a naval hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C. There, he served as chief of orthopaedic surgery and was the recipient of numerous awards for both leadership and excellence in treating injuries common to sailors and marines. Since beginning with Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, Galland has continued to treat injured athletes. He currently serves as a team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Carolina Mudcats, the advanced A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, and as medical director and orthopaedic consultant to the Louisburg College athletic program. He also serves as the team physician and orthopaedic consultant to several local high schools.

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