Mark T Harrington, DO

Mark Harrington, D.O., is a board-certified specialist in Family Medicine, with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. He focuses on non-operative orthopedics and medical sports medicine. He is highly dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals of all ages recover from injuries, manage concussions, and return to peak performance without surgery.

Dr. Harrington’s expertise covers the full spectrum of sports medicine, from acute and chronic injuries to injury prevention and rehabilitation. He has a special interest in state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments, utilizing a musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostics and guided procedures. He is also skilled in the use of orthobiologics to enhance the natural healing of fractures, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and performs advanced techniques like ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy.

Dr. Harrington’s path to sports medicine began by earning a degree in Athletic Training from Kean University while earning experience as a high school and collegiate Athletic Trainer. He then went to A.T. Still – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a family medicine residency at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, and during his time there, was honored with the role of Chief Resident. Finally, he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing training, Dr. Harrington spent three years as an assistant team physician for the Cleveland Browns (NFL). 

Today, he practices full time at Ocean Orthopedic Associates, while being the head team physician for Kean University Athletics and the MLS Venue Medical Director of Sports Illustrated Stadium with the New York Red Bulls.

Clinical Interests & Procedures:

• Non-Operative Management of Sports Injuries
• Non-Operative Fracture Management
• Sports-Related Concussion Management
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Diagnostics
• Ultrasound-Guided Injections & Percutaneous Tenotomy
• Orthobiologics (e.g., PRP)
• Medical Issues of the Athlete
• Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

FAQ:

"What does 'non-operative' sports medicine mean?"

It means Dr. Harrington specializes in helping athletes and active people recover from injuries and return to peak performance without surgery. His focus is on the full spectrum of non-surgical care, from managing acute and chronic injuries to injury prevention and rehabilitation. He is the expert to see for orthopedic issues when you want to explore all other options before considering surgery.

"What non-surgical treatments do you use?"

Dr. Harrington uses state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments to help the body heal. He utilizes musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose injuries and guide injections with precision. He is also skilled in using orthobiologics (like PRP) to enhance the natural healing of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

“What is PRP?”

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) uses concentrated platelets from a patient's own blood to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. This procedure may not be covered by insurance. 

“What are your hours of operation?”

Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 4:00PM (Morganville)

Monday & Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Toms River)

Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM (Toms River)

Friday: 8:30AM to 4:00PM (Toms River)

“Where are you located?”

Dr. Harrington is at two locations, HMH-Orthopedics: 530 Lakehurst Road, Suite 101 Toms River, NJ, 08755-8063 and HMH-Orthopedics: 186 County Road 520, 1st Floor Morganville, NJ, 07751-1246