Dr. Marcus Briones is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity surgery. He was recognized as a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine in 2021 and is pleased to join MUSC Health - Lancaster. Dr. Briones originally hails from Canton, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Richmond, Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He subsequently earned a Master of Science in epidemiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Utilizing this degree, he worked as a contractor to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland managing medical research studies for several years. He returned to Richmond, VA, and earned his M.D. at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He received the AD Williams award in his third year for best academic achievement in his class. Dr. Briones completed his residency training at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC. There he earned the Siegling Resident Research Award and was named Chief Resident in his 5th year. Dr. Briones completed a fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery at Triangle Orthopedics in Durham, NC. He was mentored by Dr. William Mallon, a former PGA tour pro, past president of the Shoulder and Elbow Society, and chief editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Dr. Briones is excited to join MUSC Health after working in private practice for the past 11 years. Dr. Briones's main interests include upper extremity conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. He specializes in surgery of the hand, including carpal tunnel, trigger fingers, arthritis, trauma, and fracture care. He has advanced training in arthroscopic upper extremity procedures and minimally invasive surgery. He performs shoulder and elbows replacement surgery. Dr. Briones is also interested in general orthopedic surgery, providing care to all ages.