The region’s premier Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine
San Diego-based, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with an additional subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Dr. Tal S. David specializes in arthroscopic and sports medicine surgery.
Tal S. David, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and sports medicine surgery and is certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He practices in San Diego, CA as part of the Synergy Specialists Medical Group and the San Diego Stem Cell Treatment Center.
He is a clinical faculty in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC San Diego and a Faculty Member of the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship.
As a researcher, Dr. David is part of the research team (MARS study group) that won the prestigious AOSSM 2014 O’Donoghue Award for the best clinical research paper in Sports Medicine. He has published extensively in peer-review journals on various topics related to Sports Medicine and currently serves on the Board of Editors of the peer-reviewed scientific journals, Orthopedics as well as Annals of Sports Medicine and Research.
He has been involved in the care of the injured athlete for 15 years and has served on the medical staff of various professional sports teams including more than 10 years as an NFL team physician.
Dr. David has published extensively on topics related to orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and sports injuries. He is the author of the textbook “Arthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder” and is the editor of the Visual Arthroscopy Series on arthroscopic surgery.
Dr. David received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed an orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA.
CURRENT TEAM PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE:
PREVIOUS TEAM PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE:
Fellowship, Sports Medicine
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
Chief Resident, Orthopedic Service
LSU Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
Orthopedic Service
Children’s Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Categorical Resident, Orthopedic Surgery
LSU Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
San Diego Magazine “Top Doctor” – Orthopedic Surgery: 2013-2026
Castle Connolly Top Orthopedic Surgeon – 2018-2026
San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship “Distinguished Teaching Award” – 2012-2013
A select few of physicians were honored with the prestigious Vitals Patients’ Choice 5-Year Award, and this year includes Dr. Tal David.
DECEMBER 9, 2017
Naples, FL
This technique-oriented program is designed to expose surgeon attendees to the latest surgical concepts in shoulder reconstruction. Practical hands-on lab and training sessions maximize surgeon exposure to the latest tools and techniques in shoulder surgery.
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By California Orthopaedic Association (COA 2017) Featuring Tal David
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS/Academy) is pleased to nominate Dr. Tal S. David to participate in the 2016 Team Physician Consensus Conference.
– Courtney H., San Diego, CA
– Mike S., Winchester, CA
– Kara W., San Diego, CA
– S. B., Henderson, NV
– Greg L., Huntington Beach, CA
– Adam I., San Diego, CA
Editor:
Chapter Author:
Pain Management after ACL Reconstruction
National Futures Meeting
April 8, 2016, Naples, FL
Shoulder Instability and Other Conditions in Athletes
Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review Course #3059
November 20-22, 2014, Hollywood, CA
Rotator Cuff Tears, Arthritis and Arthroplasty of the Shoulder
Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review Course #3059
November 20-22, 2014, Hollywood, CA
Arthroscopy Basics
AAOS Fundamentals of Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Course #3052
Orthopedic Learning Center
September 12-14, 2014, Rosemont, IL
ACL Revision Surgery: Data from the MARS Group
Detroit Medical Center Orthopedic Sports Medicine Grand Rounds
September 3, 2014, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
The Long Head of the Biceps: Where Are We Now?
Detroit Medical Center Orthopedic Sports Medicine Grand Rounds
September 3, 2014, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Shoulder Instability and Shoulder Conditions in Athletes
Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review Course #3356
December 7, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
Rotator Cuff Tears, Arthritis and Arthroplasty of the Shoulder
Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review Course #3356
December 7, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
Current Concepts in the Surgical Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Fall Meeting
October 19, 2013, San Diego, CA
Arthrex – Hamstring Donor Site Delivery Tube with Anterior Hamstring Harvest
Tal S. David, MD, (San Diego, CA) demonstrates how the Hamstring Donor Site Block Delivery Tube is used to deliver a bolus of medication to a hamstring harvest site for pain management.
Tal S David, MD is a San Diego, CA-based orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Surgery as well as Stem Cell Treatment/Regenerative Medicine.
Phone: 858-571-9500
Fax: 858-453-7314
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
4910 Directors Place, Suite #350
San Diego, CA 92121
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