Mark Hirko

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ABOUT MARK HIRKO

Multifaceted surgeon, leader, educator, and change agent with extensive clinical, administrative, and organizational skills.Building toward the future through collaborative leadership, strategic planning, program development, and healthcare transformation Visionary Physician Leader and Healthcare Executive with a dynamic career leading diverse teams and designing operational solutions addressing critical medical challenges, while actively maintaining quality patient care. Trusted Partner with a passionate patient-centered and collaborative approach, working effectively across disparate groups and cultures and leveraging new and emerging methodologies to meet the challenges of the evolving healthcare environment.Broad Integrated Expertise: Clinical, Administrative, and Medical EducationClinical: 20+ years as practicing surgeon, Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Vascular Surgery and General Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Certified, Wound Care SpecialistExecutive Management/Administration: Chair-Department of Surgery, Chief-Division of Vascular Surgery, Associate Director-Cardiovascular Service Line, Director of Operations-Heart and Vascular Center, Medical Director-Vascular Lab/Non-Invasive Vascular Center, Medical Director-Wound Management Center Education: Professor of Surgery, Director-Surgical/Medical Education, Program Director-Residency in General Surgery, Development of Vascular Fellowship Program, National Instructor for Vascular Surgery Procedures, Articulate Lecturer, Community OutreachHighlights include:Program Director-General Surgery Residency (two separate programs)Chief, Division of Vascular (three separate systems)Chair, Department of SurgerySurgeryAssociate Director, Heart and Vascular ProgramMedical Director, Vascular Lab (four locations)Surgical Director, Wound Healing Center