Michael Stark DO

Michael J Stark, DO is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon on staff at West Boca and Delray Medical Centers. He was born and raised in Upstate NY, obtaining an undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prior to obtaining his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated at the top of his class.

He completed his orthopedic surgical training at Jefferson Health New Jersey alongside the prestigious Rothman Orthopedic Institute and was awarded chief resident of the year. In addition to his residency training, he obtained subspecialized training with a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

 

Education & Training

Spine Surgery Fellowship  -  July 2024
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency  -  June 2023 
Jefferson Health NJ, Stratford, NJ

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine  -  May 2018 
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Science in Psychology  -  May 2013
Minor in Biology                                        
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 

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Professional Experience

Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
Boca Raton & Delray Beach FL
2024 - Present
Board Eligible Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
    -Minimally invasive, degenerative and revision spine surgery 
    -Level 1 spine trauma call and general orthopedic call 

Jefferson Health New Jersey
2022 - 2023
Orthopaedic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident

Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation (JOEI)
2022 - 2024
Resident & Fellow Advisory Council

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2015 – 2016
Anatomy Fellow

St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY
2013 – 2014
Patient Care Technician 

Parson’s Child and Family Center, Albany, NY          
2013 – 2014
Residential Counselor 

 

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