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Mark C Cullen

Mark C Cullen, MD

Orthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Mark C Cullen

Dr. Mark Cullen was born in Natick, Massachusetts, and grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, in a large family with nine brothers and sisters. He attended Bucknell University. He is married to Michelle Cullen, MD, and has four children. Dr. Cullen was a multisport athlete in high school and varsity letterman in college. After his orthopaedic surgery residency, he completed a prestigious sports medicine fellowship in advanced arthroscopic surgery and complex knee ligament reconstruction with Frank Noyes, MD, in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Cullen has a passion for adolescent sports medicine and the surgical repair of sports injuries. He has been the team physician for numerous high schools and club sports teams throughout his career in Atlanta and Oregon. He works closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists and coaches to care for athletes and to prevent adolescent sports injuries. In recognition of his contributions to youth and high school sports in Atlanta, he was awarded the prestigious Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association Jack Hughson Sports Medicine Person of the Year. He specializes in, and has surgical expertise in, advanced arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and complex knee ligament reconstructions. His surgical practice focuses on arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, labral repair and shoulder stabilization along with ACL and revision ACL ligament reconstructions. Having had four shoulder surgeries himself, Dr. Cullen understands what an injury means to his patients and the time and dedication to rehabilitation it takes to recover from surgery. Dr. Cullen works closely with athletic trainers at local high schools and is a team physician for Portsmouth and Dover High Schools. He is also an assistant team physician for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic at Durham
  2. Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic at Somersworth
  3. Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic at Wentworth Surgery Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Sports Medicine, 1997
  • Residency: University of Cincinnatti, Surgery, 1996
  • Medical Education: Temple University School of Medicine, Medicine, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009
  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • CorVel Workers Comp
  • Coventry
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Martin's Point
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NH Healthy Families
  • Prime Health Services
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • WellCare
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

177 ratings, 62 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr. Cullen was very professional and knowledgeable, he gave me an excellent explanation of what's going on.

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    First visit, appointment went very smooth

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Cullen is always available to answer my questions or concerns. He works to get me back on the field in a timely manner. He has been great to see and provide accurate care.

  • Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    I would recommend this provider 100%.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Dr. Cullen is great. He explains things in a way that's easy to understand, and lays out all treatment options.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr Cullen was knowledgeable and to the point. He wasted no time in examining me and explained everything as he proceeded. I very much appreciate his methods

  • Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Very professional and personable. Listened to my questions and explained everything. Great doctor and staff.

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I was happy with the over all visit and follow up appointment.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr.Cullen was a good listener. He didn't rush and took time to explain (with models), and answered all my questions. He offered options and took into account my lifestyle. He made me feel less anxious about the situation. Very respectful!

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    He was very thorough with explaining my injury and recovery

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr. Cullen is great !! He is a real guy,easier for me to talk to. Responds to my requests and answers all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Friendly, knowledgeable, and solution-focused.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Very knowledgable and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr Cullen was amazing- he was so thorough and explained everything so well to me. He was very kind and helpful. He immediately helped my pain and quality of life greatly. Would highly recommend him to anyone!

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Everyone involved with my care was kind, they explained everything and the doctor was wonderful

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    He had looked it and analyzed my MRI images and provided a good recommendation for treatment

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    [redacted] I asked questions about my concern for proper care and was rushed away and told that's how it is. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Good experience. Open to my questions. Knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Took the time to explain my options in detail making sure I understood

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Great care appreciate the team

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    First meeting with MD and Staff, professional and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    All the staff from Reception, Nurses, Doctor, and PT were amazing! Very friendly and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Completely satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    It was very rushed [redacted] Dr. Cullen was very good at discussing the immediate issue I just would have liked to have more time, [redacted] I was pleased with Dr. Cullen just not the time allowed.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Cullen is one of the kindest and most interested in my care doctor I have ever dealt with. He is kind, he is capable, and he is willing to listen and partner with me on what we think is the best. I appreciate that immensely. I would recommend him to anybody. Thank you, [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Both Dr. Cullen and [redacted] (who works with him) are just an outstanding team! [redacted] Any organization should feel lucky to have dedicated employees like [redacted] and Dr. Cullen...

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr Cullen was excellent and very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Cullen was very nice and reassuring.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I had great respect for Dr. Cullen after he repaired my left shoulder but I was very surprised with him and the way he handled my appointment. Walking in to the room he began chastising me for falling and I have to stop. I'm [redacted] and I guess I know falling is bad! I did fall about 2 years ago on the same shoulder Dr. Cullen fixed for me and wanted to know if that was the cause of why I'm having trouble again. He checked my strength and movement and another warning about falling and that was it. [redacted] Maybe that's his tactic to really getting someone's attention to heed his advice? I don't know but I did not care for it as you may be able to tell.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Cullen was very professional and based on my previous shoulder problem and Xray he immediately diagnosed my issue. Recommended a steroid injection coupled with home exercises. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    The support staff was friendly and polite, which is not always the case these days. It's a small thing, but it has a big impact.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Cullen was very respectful and an excellent listener. He was direct and honest, which I truly appreciated. He's a no-nonsense professional, and I have great respect for that. I can't recommend him highly enough he was outstanding.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Everyone was very attentive and very detailed and how they explained it was a very good experience

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr.Cullen has a very nice bedside manner.He very knowledgeable about all the new procedures available.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    They got me in quick to determine my knee injury, schedule MRI, schedule followup 1 day after, schedule surgery at earliest opening. Worked great!

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Cullen is AWESOME!

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr Cullen is extremely easy to deal Al with. He made me feel very comfortable and well respected.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    He was very personable with excellent bedside manner and took appropriate time with me

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr. Cullen is an amazing surgeon. Very friendly, communicative, knowledgeable. It's not my first ACL replacement with him. It is my second in the past four years. Since day one, four years ago, he has provided amazing treatment. Second time around, even better. He's absolutely stellar.

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    They were very knowledgeable. The doctor showed and explained everything very well

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    He was excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Such a great process at the Walk In Ortho Clinic in Somersworth. Very quick and easy and painless. Everyone is great and there was little to no wait time.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Listen to me carefully

  • Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    In less than an hour I received xrays and a diagnosis. Dr. Cullen was very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Cullen is great. He walked me through my MRIs and thoroughly explained the surgical plan to me. I do wish we discussed different types of surgical options, but I understand with my condition, there aren't many options. Dr. Cullen was amazing, and I can't wait for the surgery in a few days. He is friendly and provides a sense of professionalism with extreme knowledge of Orthopedics.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Yes, I saw Dr. Mark C. Cullen. Dr. Cullen is very personable. He's a fine surgeon. He explains himself very, very well. He made me feel at ease. He has a good sense of humor. Um, he doesn't seem to think very, you know, too highly of himself. Um, we got along very well and, um, I had no fear about the surgery. Uh, it was very, very well at ease and, um, I like Dr. Cullen very much. And if I needed another.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Cullen is working with me to fix a lingering orthopedic problem. He listens attentively and provides excellent advice.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Overall he was a good provider. He listened to what I had to say. However he had zero sense of humor which is important to me in a provider. Someone with a sense of humor makes the experience more enjoyable.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Great at explaining my condition and options. Made me feel comfortable from the beginning of the visit.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    He was very helpful explained what could be going on with my shoulder and the options depending on what the MRI says

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr. Cullen was very professional and courteous. He listened to my concerns and was encouraging.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Always a good experience

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    He's very helpful and understanding

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Cullen was the epitome of doctor hood and patient care and felt in secure hands during the entirety of our encounter and visit period.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I do wish she had given me specific instructions about how much to use my arm after injection and when to get back to exercise. However, I also forgot to ask about exercise restraints. Otherwise the Dr was very kind and explained everything she was doing.

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    I badly sprained my knee and needed to be seen. Unlike my PCP I was able to get an appointment the same day. Dr Cullen, his assistant and nurse all were great assessing my injury. So different than any other recent experience trying to see a doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Cullen was extremely easy to talk to and addressed my questions with answers I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    He Listened to me and asked me questions!

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Very knowledgeable, took time to examine me, explain what he was checking for and use model to show me what he was talking about. I felt confident in his treatment plan.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Yes, Dr. Cullen was excellent. The only issue was it took months to get an MRI, whereas if I had gotten it earlier, I might have had different options in repair of my elbow. After three weeks, it's a bit more difficult process, and it took about two months to get an MRI from my initial appointment.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I got lucky, researched a doctor and after meeting him, validated, couldn't ask for a better doctor to help me resolve my orthopedic knee issue.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Cullen listened to my desires and treated me accordingly