Dr. Mark McLaughlin is an internationally registered neurosurgeon, author and teacher.

He has been featured in Parade Magazine for his efforts in Russia in teaching neurosurgical techniques.

After graduating from William & Mary with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, he received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed a fellowship in complex surgery at Emory University in 2000.

He considers his work with Dr. Peter Jannetta, viewed as one of the fathers of modern neurosurgery in the world, as his professional "Badge of Honor."

Mark is the medical director for Princeton Brain and Spine Care, and Director of Neurosurgery at the University Medical Center at Princeton.

He is an international speaker, author and frequent medical media expert for brain and spinal cord injuries.

His achievements include teaching the latest neurosurgical techniques to doctors in Russia, being selected a "Top Doc" in the nation by Newsweek and Castle Conolly.

After Dr. McLaughlin completed his training, he returned to New Jersey and began coaching the Princeton Amateur Wrestling Society (PAWS). Over the past 12 yrs., McLaughlin has grown the program into a well-respected youth program. At the Pingry School, he accumulated a 99-10 record with 70 falls during his four-year career. In1982, he was a New Jersey Prep State Champion and a National Prep Tournament finalist, earning All-American honorable mention from Amateur Wrestling News.

McLaughlin attended William & Mary where he became a four-year starter and captained his team to a Virginia State Championship in1988. During his senior year, he won the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championship at 142 pounds. He was a two-time All-American and was named William & Mary's Outstanding Senior Athlete and Wrestler of the Decade. In 2000 he was inducted into the William & Mary Hall of Fame.

He and his wife Julie have four children, Kaleigh, Alex, Patrick and Trevor.