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Mark T. Cucuzzella (born 1966) is an American physician known for his contributions to family medicine, obesity medicine, community health, and physical fitness.[1][2] He served as the Director of the Cardiopulmonary Lab at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital and is currently a Physician at Martinsburg Veterans Administration Hospital.[3] He holds the position of Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine.[4] Additionally, Cucuzzella is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.[5]
Mark Cucuzzella | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Medicine |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | family medicine obesity medicine community health physical fitness |
| Institutions | Jefferson Healthcare Hospital West Virginia University Anschutz Medical Campus |
He is a Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame inductee.[6]
Early life and education
editCucuzzella attended Loyola High School and was the first runner inducted into their sports Hall of Fame.[7]
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from the University of Virginia in 1988 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1992.[8] He completed his Family Practice Internship and Residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center and Travis Air Force Base California, from 1992 to 1995. Cucuzzella became interested in sports medicine as a runner on the University of Virginia track and cross country teams.[9]
His military service includes positions as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Colorado Air National Guard and as a Staff Family Physician and Flight Surgeon at various military installations, including the United States Air Force Academy, Buckley Air Force Base, and Lajes Field in Portugal.[10]
Career
editCucuzzella currently holds a medical license in West Virginia along with a DEA Certificate.[11] He is the primary care physician for a clinic serving post 9-11 combat veterans at the Martinsburg WV Veterans Administration Hospital. He is certified as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Obesity Medicine.[12] He retired as a US Air Force Flight Surgeon.[13] In his previous roles, Cucuzzella held the title of Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at West Virginia University from 2005 to 2023.[14] He also served as the Director of the Cardiopulmonary Lab at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital.[15] Prior to his tenure at West Virginia University, Cucuzzella held various positions, including Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force Reserves from 2005 to 2017 and assistant professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center from 2000 to 2005.[16] During his time at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Cucuzzella served as a Family Medicine Hospitalist, delivering comprehensive inpatient care, and later transitioned to the role of Director of Inpatient Service.[17]
After foot surgery in the year 2000 which threatened his running career Cucuzzella became interested and minimal shoes and barefoot running. This was before the height of the minimal shoe and barefoot running movement brought on by the book Born to Run.[18]
Awards
edit- Paul Harris Fellow Shepherdstown Rotary 2022[19]
- Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame 2018[20]
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Presidents Award 2018[21]
References
edit- ^ Mark Cucuzzella at World Athletics
- ^ Loudin, Amanda (20 August 2018). "3 Secrets to Pain-Free Training From a Running Streak Legend". Runner's World.
- ^ Reynolds, Doug (17 October 2017). "Barefoot Running Doc Talks Exercise Longevity". LowCarbUSA.
- ^ Mills, Nikki Bowman (19 April 2020). "A Man on a Mission". WV Living Magazine.
- ^ "Mark Cucuzzella: Federal nutrition 'experts' serve up dangerous dietary advice". Lewiston Sun Journal. 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Dr. Cucuzzella's prescription for a lifetime of running". www.runspirited.com. 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Shepherdstown Rotary Club honors Dr. Mark Cucuzzella". The Journal. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Mark Cucuzzella wants a solid foundation for military service members - RunWashington". RunWashington - The Runner's Source for the D.C. Area. 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Winning the Air Force Marathon: Natural Running Center's Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, 44, Placed First in 2:38". Newton Running Company.
- ^ "Ask the experts: Dr. Mark Cucuzzella's 'hybrid' strategy for running a marathon". Military Times. 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Low-carb diets are backed by science, support health equity". ehe.osu.edu.
- ^ MD, Jeffry Gerber (4 February 2024). "Dr. Mark Cucuzzella presentation: The Magic of Zone 2 training to Improve your Health and Your Life". Jeffry Gerber, MD - Denver's Diet Doctor.
- ^ Just, Megan (7 June 2011). "Chief AF Marathon doctor to give running clinics at March". Air Force Reserve Command.
- ^ "Meet Dr Mark Cucuzzella". Running Soles. 23 March 2013.
- ^ "Jefferson Medical Center announces initiative to eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages". Health Sciences | West Virginia University. 26 March 2018.
- ^ Walter, Hal (8 April 2016). "MAF Profile: Mission to heal". Dr. Phil Maffetone.
- ^ "Coping With Post-Attack Fears". ABC News.
- ^ McDougall, Christopher (2 November 2011). "The Once and Future Way to Run". The New York Times.
- ^ "Shepherdstown Rotary Club honors Dr. Mark Cucuzzella". The Journal. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Experts, Icons and Insiders Headline MCM Runners Conference". Marine Corps Marathon. 26 September 2018.
- ^ MD, Jeffry Gerber (4 February 2024). "Dr. Mark Cucuzzella presentation: The Magic of Zone 2 training to Improve your Health and Your Life | Low Carb Conferences". Low Carb Conferences.
