Dr. Alexander Markes is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery in San Francisco. He treats hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, with a particular passion for hip preservation and helping athletes and active individuals return to the activities they enjoy. He earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University and his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as chief administrative and clinical fellow.

Dr. Markes has a special interest in injuries of the hip, including arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement and hip microinstability aimed at preserving the hip. He works with patients to understand how an injury affects their daily life or sport and to consider treatment options based on their condition and goals. His research reflects the breadth of his sports medicine practice, with publications on hip arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus injuries, knee cartilage disorders, shoulder instability, and shoulder arthroplasty.

During his fellowship, Dr. Markes provided care for professional and collegiate athletes, including members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Robert Morris University Hockey team and University of Pittsburgh men’s & women’s soccer teams. He served as the head team physician for the University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer team. A former Division I soccer player at Brown, he brings an athlete’s perspective to caring for patients who want to stay active and return to sport.