Affliliations
Wentworth Douglass Hospital - Dover, NH
Frisbee Memorial Hospital - Rochester, NH
Subspecialties
Surgery of the foot and ankle
Sports Medicine
Business Address: Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Marsh Brook Professional Center
237 Route 108, Suite 205
Somersworth, NH 03878
Business Telephone: (603) 742-2007
Business Fax: (603) 749-4605
Website: http://www.sosmed.org
Undergraduate: Harvard College - Cambridge, MA - BA (Cum Laude) (1980)
Graduate: New York University School of Medicine - MD (1985)
General Surgery Internship UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers Medical School) (1985-1986)
Orthopedic Surgery Residency UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers Medical School) (1986-1990)
Foot and Ankle Fellowship St. Luke's – Roosevelt Hospital for Special Surgery Foot and Ankle (1990-1991)
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners (1986)
State of New Hampshire Board of Registration in Medicine (1991)
Board Certified - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (1993)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
American Association of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Secretary)
American Medical Association
New Hampshire Orthopedic Society
New Hampshire Medical Society
Strafford Medical Society
New England Orthopedic Society
New England Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Club (Secretary)
Sculco, T.P.;Geppert, M.J.: and Sobel, M.:"The Forefoot". Chapter 16 in Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. C.V.
Mosby, St. Louis, 1992.
Figgie, M.P.; Sobel,M.; and Geppert, M.J.: "The Hindfoot". Chapter 15 in Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. C.V.
Mosby, St. Louis, 1992.
Geppert, M.J . : “Bunions”, “Ingrown Toenail”, “Morton’s Neuroma”, “Physical Exam”, “Posterior Tibial Dysfunction”, “Rheumatoid
Foot and Ankle” in Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL, 1998.
Tria, A.J.,Jr.;Geppert, M.J.; McBride, M.; Cody, R.P.; and Zawadsky, J.P.: A Roentgenographic Ratio for Medial Knee Injuries.
Am. J. Knee Surg., 3:126-130, 1990.
Sobel, M. and Geppert, M.J.: Technique Tips: Repair of Concomitant Lateral Ankle Ligament Instability and Peroneus Brevis Splits
through a Posteriorly Modified Brostrom Gould. Foot and Ankle, 13:224-225, 1992.
Sobel, M., Geppert, M.J., Olson, E.J., Bohne, W.H.O., and Arnoczky, S.P.: The Dynamics of Peroneus Tendon Splits: A Proposed
Mechanism, Technique of Diagnosis, and Classification of Injury. Foot and Ankle, 13:413-418, 1992.
Sobel, M., Geppert, M.J., Bohne, W.H.O., and Arnoczky, S.P.: Microvascular Anatomy of the Peroneal Tendons, Foot and Ankle,
13:469-472, 1992.
Geppert, M.J. , Sobel, M., and Bohne, W.H.O.: The Rheumatoid Foot: Part I, Forefoot, Foot and Ankle, 13:550-558, 1992.
Sobel, M., Geppert, M.J.,: Hindfoot and Ankle Surgery in RA. J. Musculoskeletal Medicine, 9:33-49, 1992.
Geppert, M.J. , Sobel, M., and Hannafin, J.A.: Microvasculature of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon. Foot and Ankle, 14: 261-264, 1993.
Geppert, M.J. , Sobel, M., and Bohne, W.H.O.: Lateral Ankle Instability as a Cause of Superior Peroneal Retinacular Laxity. An
Anatomic and Biomechanical Study of Cadaveric Feet. Foot and Ankle, 14: 330-334, 1993.
Sobel, M.; Geppert, M.J.; Warren, R.F.: Chronic Ankle Instability as a Cause of Peroneal Tendon Injury. Clinical Orthopaedics and
Related Research, 296: 187-191, 1993.
Sobel, M.; Pavlov, H.; Geppert, M.J.; Thompson, F.M.; DiCarlo, E.F.; and Davis, W.H.: Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome: A Spectrum
of Conditions Responsible for Plantar Lateral Foot Pain. Foot and Ankle. 15: 112-123, 1994.
Sobel, M., and Geppert, M.J.; Surgical Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Os Calcis Fractures: The Lateral Approach. Oper
Tech Orthop. 4: 152-156, 1994.
Hamilton, W.G.; Geppert, M.J.; and Thompson, F.M.: Pain in the Posterior Aspect of the Ankle in Dancers: Differential Diagnosis and
Operative Treatment. J. Bone and Joint Surg. 78-A: 1491- 1500, 1996.
Geppert, M.J. : The Charcot Foot. Newsbreak. April 96, 5-6.
Davis, W.H.; Sobel, M.; DiCarlo, E.F.; Torzilli, P.A.; Deng, X.; Geppert, M.J.; Patel, M.B.; Deland, J.: Gross, Histological, and
Microvascular Anatomy and Biomechanical Testing of the Spring Ligament Complex. Foot Ankle International. 17: 2, 1996.
Geppert, M.J. : Sagittal Plane Correction of a Malunited First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis Utilizing A Crescentic Osteotomy. Foot
Ankle. 18:102, 1997.
Geppert, M.J ., and Buckley, P.D.: Pinpointing the cause of lower extremity injuries in the athlete. J Musculoskeletal Med.,
15: 8-31, 1998.
Geppert, M.J., and Mizel, M.S.: Management of heel pain in the inflammatory arthritides. Clin Ortho Rel Research, 1998 (in press)
Geppert, M.J. ; Sobel, M.; and Thompson, F.M.: Peroneus Longus Tendon Calcification.[Letter to the Editor] J. Bone Joint
Surg., 74B:163, 1992.
Geppert, M.J. , Sobel, M., and Hamilton, W.G.: So-Called Trigger Ankle Due to an Aberrant Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle in a
Tennis Player, A Case Report. (Letter to the Editor) J.Bone Joint Surg., 74B: 1578, 1992.
Advances in Performing Arts Medicine Conference. April 18,1991, New York, N.Y. "Surgical reatment of Posterior Ankle Pain in Dancers"
American Orthopedic Association Residents 1992 Conference, March 11,1992, Ann Arbor, MI, Geppert,M.J.; Sobel, M.; Bohne, W.H.O.:
"The Mechanism of Superior Peroneal Retinacular Laxity Secondary to Lateral Ankle Instability: An Anatomic Study"
New England Society of Orthopedic Technologists Spring Meeting, Portsmouth, NH; April 4,1992 "Ten Common Foot Problems"
American Foot and Ankle Society 8th Annual Summer Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA, Geppert,M.J.; Sobel, M.; and Hannafin, J.A.:
"Microvasculature of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon"
American Foot and Ankle Society 8th Annual Summer Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA, Geppert,M.J.; Sobel, M.; and Bohne, W.H.O.:
"The Mechanism of Superior Retinacular Laxity Secondary to Lateral Ankle Instability: An Anatomic Study"
American Foot and Ankle Society 8th Annual Summer Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA, Sobel, M.; Geppert, M.J.; Bohne, W.H.O.; and
Arnoczky, S.:"The Dynamics of Peroneus Brevis Splits"
American Foot and Ankle Society 8th Annual Summer Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA, Sobel, M.; Geppert, M.J.; et al.:"Painful Os Peroneum
Syndrome 'POPS'"; also presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA
American Foot and Ankle Society 8th Annual Summer Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA, Hamilton, W.; Geppert,M.J.; et al."A Cadaveric Study
of Basilar Crescentic Versus Proximal Chevron First Metatarsal Osteotomies"
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School CME Lecture, Oct. 22, 1992, New Brunswick, N.J. "Office Management of Common Foot
Disorders"
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Regional Review Course, Nov. 7th, 1992, Boston, MA, "Bunions I"
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA. Geppert, M.J., Sobel, M., Bohne, W.H.O.,
"Mechanism of Superior Peroneal Retinacular Laxity Secondary to Lateral Ankle Instability"
American Foot and Ankle Society 9th Annual Summer Meeting, 1993, Ashville, N.C., Hamilton, W., Geppert, M.J.: "Surgical Treatment
of Posterior Ankle Pain in Dancers"
New England Orthopedic Society 1993 Spring Meeting, Prouts Neck, Maine, "Surgical Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures"
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Grand Rounds, 1993, "Management of Common Foot Disorders"
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Regional Review Course, September 18, 1993, Baltimore, MD. "Imaging of the Foot"
and Midfoot and Navicular Fractures"
Lahey Clinic Orthopedic Biomechanics Course at Loon Mountain, September 23-23, 1993, “Gait Analysis” and “Biomechanics of Foot
and Ankle”
Southern Maine Medical Center CME lecture: “Office Treatment of Foot Disorders”, January 10, 1994
American Foot and Ankle Society Regional Review Course, Phil., PA. September 24-25, 1994: “Nerves and Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy”
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Department of Education and Seacoast Diabetes Institute presentation, October 19, 1995, The
Importance of Foot Care in Diabetes Management, “When Advanced Interventions Are Required”
American Foot and Ankle Society Regional Review Course, Sept. 1996 in Baltimore, MD.: “Nerves and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy”
B.U. School of Medicine Boston Foot Course, May 6-8, 1997: “Proximal Chevron”; “Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusions”; and “Posterior
Impingement Syndromes”
American Foot and Ankle Society Regional Review Course, Sept. 1997 in Boston, MA: “Ankle Sprains”
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Review and Update for Practicing Orthopedic Surgeons, Nov. 13-15, 1997, Seattle, WA:
“Foot and Ankle Reconstruction”
Geppert, M.J. ; Sobel, M.; Hannafin, J.A.; and Bohne, W.H.O. "The Dynamics of Peroneus Brevis Splits" presented at the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 59th Annual Meeting, 1992, Washington D.C.
Geppert, M.J. , Sobel, M.: "Encroachment at the Fibular Groove Secondary to an Anomalous-Peroneus Brevis Muscle: An Anatomic Study
and Report of Two Cases" presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993. San Francisco, CA;
also presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Eighth Annual Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA.
DiCarlo, E., Davis, W.H., Geppert, M.J., Sobel, M., Thompson, F.M.: "Histology of the Spring Ligament: Normal and Pathologic"
presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA; also presented at
the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Eighth Annual Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA.
Bohne, W.H.O., Geppert, M.J., Hannafin, J., Sobel, M.: "Microvasculature of the Peroneal Tendons and Their Response to Injury"
presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA.
Geppert, M.J. , Hannafin, J., Sobel, M. "Microvasculature of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon" presented at the American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA.
Pavlov, H.P., DiCarlo, E., Geppert, M.J., Sobel, M., Thompson, F.M. "Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome" presented at the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, 1993, San Francisco, CA; also presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and
Ankle Eighth Annual Meeting, 1992, Napa, CA
American Orthopaedic Association(AOA)-Zimmer Travel Award for Orthopaedic Residents and Fellows in Category of Foot and Ankle for
"Surgical Treatment of Posterior Ankle Pain in Dancers" (1991)