Mark A Harrast, MD
| Title: | Clinical Professor, Vice Chair, Education; Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium; Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship; Medical Director of the Seattle Marathon |
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| Division: | Sports & Spine |
Pronouns: he/him/his
Mark A. Harrast, MD, is a sports medicine physician and medical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium. Dr. Harrast graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University. He completed his residency at the University of Washington, where he was Chief Resident his final year. His clinical expertise is diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries and illnesses in endurance athletes, runners and triathletes. He also has a focus on injury prevention and wellness. He enjoys treating athletes and active people throughout the age spectrum.
Dr. Harrast works closely with many rehabilitation professionals, including physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, massage therapists and nutritionists to individualize the treatment plan of care for each of his patients, depending on the significance and severity of the injury or illness. It's important to him that his patients are active participants in their healthcare in order to work together as a team to restore and maximize function lost through injury or illness.
Education and Training
- University of Washington Certificate Program in Medical Management, 2016
- University of Michigan Sports and Spine Fellowship, 2001
- University of Washington PM&R Residency, 2000
- Northwestern University MD, 1996
- University of Chicago BA Biological Sciences with Honors, 1992
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Notable Awards
- Distinguished Clinician Award, AAPM&R, 2019
- Outstanding Teacher Award, UW PM&R Residency Program, 2011
- Outstanding Resident Award, UW PM&R Residency Program, 2000
- Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor Award, 2014-2023
Clinical Interests
- Sports Medicine
- Running Related Injuries
- Bone Stress Injuries/Stress Fractures
- Overuse Injuries
- Back Pain in the Youth Athlete
Teaching Interests
Dr Harrast is the founder and program director of the PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship. He has been active in Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education since he joined the faculty of UW in 2001. One of his primary professional passions is teaching and mentoring residents and fellows. In 2024, Dr Harrast was appointed Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.