[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 146 (Wednesday, December 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1715-E1716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   EXPRESSING THANKS TO DR. MARK S. MYERSON, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE 
          INSTITUTE FOR FOOT AND ANKLE RECONSTRUCTION AT MERCY

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                       HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 3, 2014

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my heartfelt 
gratitude to Dr. Mark S. Myerson for his extraordinary care and skill.
  Dr. Myerson is one of the world's foremost experts for foot and ankle 
surgery. Orthopedic surgeons from around the world turn to him for 
direction.
  Dr. Myerson studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. 
He did his residency in orthopedics at Sinai Hospital, Johns Hopkins 
University, University of Maryland. He completed a Fellowship for foot 
and ankle surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York. He 
founded The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at the Mercy 
Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and now serves as its Medical 
Director. He is rated among the best doctors in the world.
  Dr. Mark Myerson's research and dedication to finding the best 
solutions for foot and ankle injuries has led to his authoring two foot 
and ankle textbooks. He also has authored various chapters in 
scientific textbooks and is published in numerous professional and 
medical journals.
  Dr. Myerson has pioneered surgical techniques that have 
revolutionized the diagnosis,

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treatment and recovery of disorders of the foot and ankle. He provides 
one-of-a-kind treatment options for foot and ankle injuries ranging 
from the routine to the complex. From football players to ice skaters, 
professional athletes have trusted Dr. Myerson to help them return to 
their elite level of play. Parents have trusted Dr. Myerson's skills in 
relieving their children's foot and ankle pain associated with rare 
birth defects. Others, injured in traumatic accidents that crush the 
foot or ankle, have trusted Dr. Myerson to help them recover from their 
debilitating injuries. Dr. Myerson has performed many surgeries that 
have saved and prolonged careers, and led to patients being able to 
once again enjoy their daily activities.
  Many patients believe Dr. Myerson is the best of the best, and so do 
I. I can never thank Dr. Myerson enough for what he has done for me. 
Because of his skills, I am able to walk again, and I will always be 
grateful to God for bringing Dr. Myerson into my life.
  On a personal level, I am honored to know Dr. Myerson and his son, 
Lucas, who interned for me years ago. Both father and son are 
exceptional men. They share their talents with underprivileged 
communities and impact lives at home and abroad. I wish Dr. Myerson and 
his family the very best, and I thank him and his staff for all they do 
to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

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