Overview
David Cortese, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint replacement and fracture care. His particular practice interests include arthroscopic management of tendon, ligament and articular cartilage disorders of the knee and shoulder.Dr. Cortese values a collaborative relationship with his patients to educate them on their condition, the variety of treatment options available and their treatment goals. By partnering with his patients, he develops individualized treatment plans that optimize outcomes and enable his patients to return to the active lifestyle they enjoy.Dr. Cortese is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and is a 12 year U.S. Army veteran. When away from work, he enjoys hiking, cycling and skiing the trails in the region.Request an orthopedic appointment.
Dr. Cortese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 205, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Providence Swedish Orthopedics - Redmond
"I've dedicated my career to improving quality of life through reconstructive surgery by searching for solutions for bone and joint problems through research. I've also pioneered minimally-invasive surgical techniques. I'm the most experienced surgeon in the Northwest in Joint Resurfacing Procedures. I performed the first robotically assisted hip replacement and have the most experience with outpatient joint implant surgery in our area. I offer metal free alternatives to hip joint implant surgery. We offer joint implants capable of adventure sports. Dr. Pritchett has also been selected as a, ""Top Doctor"" by Seattle Met Magazine.". Dr. Pritchett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- OsteoarthritisDr. Cortese isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Cortese isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Cortese isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.