Overview
Dr. David Ajibade, MD, FAAOS, FACS is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement surgery. His areas of interest include arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures for the shoulder, elbow, and knee; joint replacement of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip; robotic-assisted joint replacement of the knee and hip; and general orthopaedics. Dr. Ajibade completed fellowships in both Sports Medicine at the University of Missouri in Columbia (Mizzou) and Shoulder and Elbow Adult Reconstruction at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He served as a team physician during training for the Miami Marlins baseball team (MLB) and the University of Missouri Tigers (NCAA Division I, SEC) football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, cross-country, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, swimming, golf, and cheerleading teams. Dr. Ajibade promotes the advancement of his field through active membership in the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American College of Surgeons. His research on shoulder arthroplasty, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for football injuries, and hip trauma has been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and presented at orthopaedic meetings. He reviews articles for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Seminars for Arthroplasty: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ajibade is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3000 Saint Matthews Road, Hospital Annex, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David A. Ajibade
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David A. Ajibade?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David A. Ajibade by calling their office at 803-395-3837. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David A. Ajibade a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David A. Ajibade is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David A. Ajibade specialize in?
While Dr. David A. Ajibade is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David A. Ajibade participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David A. Ajibade has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. David A. Ajibade's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David A. Ajibade accept my insurance?
Dr. David A. Ajibade accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-395-3837 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Ajibade isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.