Dr. Mark Schickendantz

Dr. Mark S. Schickendantz, MD

Dr. Mark Schickendantz is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for sports medicine and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, especially in baseball players.

Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic College of Medicine, Program Director for Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, and Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopedic Services for the Cleveland Guardians.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Mark Schickendantz

• Full Name: Mark S. Schickendantz, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopedic surgery (board certified)
• Subspecialty: Shoulder and elbow surgery; orthopedic sports medicine
• Age Groups: Adults (patients 15 years and older)
• Languages: English
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients; online booking available
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center

• Appointments: (216) 518-3444
• Desk: 216.518.3472
• Fax: 216.518.3490

Strongsville Family Health Center

• Address: 16761 S Park Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
• Appointments: (216) 518-3444

Marymount Hospital

• Address: 12300 McCracken Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
• Appointments: 440.878.2500
• Fax: 440.878.3010

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
• Elbow ligament (UCL) reconstruction
• Distal and proximal biceps tendon rupture surgery
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder instability and labrum tears
• Shoulder injuries in baseball
• Pediatric sports injuries

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Internship and Residency: General surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency, Cleveland Clinic
• Fellowship: Shoulder surgery and sports medicine, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Memberships: Fellow, AAOS; MLB Team Physicians Association
• Academic Appointment: Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Insurance

Cleveland Clinic publishes a list of accepted insurance plans for its Northeast Ohio locations, linked from his profile. Check that list or call (216) 518-3444 before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Guardians since 1992 (32nd season in 2024)
• Former head team physician, Cleveland Browns
• Past President, MLB Team Physicians Association; member, MLB Medical Advisory Committee
• Former Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Sports Health

Reviews and Ratings

No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.

Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Cleveland Clinic provider profile
• Cleveland Clinic staff page
• WKYC report (32nd season)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mark Schickendantz known for?

Dr. Mark Schickendantz is known for sports medicine and arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, especially in baseball players.

Where does Dr. Mark Schickendantz practice?

He sees patients at the Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center, the Strongsville Family Health Center and Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Mark Schickendantz?

Cleveland Clinic offers online booking on his profile, or call (216) 518-3444. You can also use the Book An Appointment button on this page.

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