About me
David. A Cohen, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute at Franklin Square Hospital. He specializes in sports medicine with a focus on shoulder and knee care for patients across all physical abilities and athletic levels.
Dr. Cohen uses the latest surgical techniques for procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscal repair, and minimally invasive arthroscopy, reducing patients’ pain and downtime.
Taking a patient-focused approach to care, Dr. Cohen helps his patients understand their treatment options and works with them to meet their personal goals. Whether that’s returning to daily activities or getting back in the game, he creates custom treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Elite athletes rely on Dr. Cohen’s expertise for prevention and treatment of ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder injuries. Dr. Cohen is the past Head Team Physician for the Baltimore Brigade. He is currently an Assistant Team Physician for the Baltimore Orioles and covers the Community College of Baltimore County Essex.
After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Cohen completed his residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, where he served as a team physician for the University of Miami and Florida International University.
Dr. Cohen is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Cohen’s expertise and compassionate care earned him the prestigious recognition of Baltimore’s Top Doc for five consecutive years. One of the most rewarding aspects of his work is seeing the progression of his patients' athletic careers. He works with active people of all skill levels, from weekend warriors to student-athletes, college standouts, and elites. He appreciates being part of patients’ athletic journey, helping them overcome injuries and achieve their goals.
Clinical areas of focus
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Arthropathies In Diseases
- Arthropathy
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Disorders
- Bursopathy
- Cartilage Disorder
- Complications Of Procedures
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Enteropathic Arthropathies
- Enthesopathies
- Gout
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Labral Tears
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Lower Leg Injury
- Meniscal Tear Of The Knee
- Muscle Calcification And Ossification
- Muscle Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Orthopedic Aftercare
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteonecrosis
- Patella Tracking Disorder
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Rotator Cuff Disorder
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Stress Fracture
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendinosis Of The Lower Limb
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tendonitis Of The Shoulder
Procedures I perform
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement
- Arthroscopy Knee Loose Body Removal
- Arthroscopy With Chondroplasty
- Bone Graft
- Bone Repair
- Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Claviculectomy
- Closed Shoulder Dislocation Treatment With Anesthesia
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Femoral Fracture Treatment
- Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hip Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty
- Humeral Fracture Brace
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Hardware Removal
- Knee Joint Diagnostic Drainage
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Realignment
- Knee Replacement
- Long Leg Splint Application
- Medial Epicondylitis Treatment
- Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
- Open Patellar Dislocation Treatment
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Percutaneous Femoral Fracture Fixation
- Removal Of Synthetic Substitute From Knee Joint
- Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
- Short Arm Cast
- Short Arm Splint
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Tibial Fracture Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Blue Choice Advantage
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- IH-Open HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicare Direct
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- HighMark
- IH-Open POS II
- UHC Passport
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- Employee Health Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- POS OA
- Medicare FFS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- IH-HMO
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Navigate
- Network OA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: UHZ Sports Medicine Group (2007)
Residency: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2006)
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (2001)
Awards
- 2013-2017 Baltimore Magazine Top Doc 2013-2017 2000 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1998 Pathology Honor Society 1993, 1995-1997 UVA Dean’s List
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Publications:
Cohen D, Hinton R. Bilateral tibial tubercle avulsion fractures with associated Osgood-Schlatters Disease. A case report. Am J Orthop 2008 Feb;37(2):92-3
Cohen D, Parks B, Schon L. Screw fixation versus H-locking plate fixation for first metatarsocuneiform artrodesis: a biomechanical study. Foot Ankle Int. 26(11): 984-9. 2005
Brady WJ, et al. ED Use of flexion-extension cervical spine radiography in the evaluation of blunt trauma. Am J Emerg Med 17(6):540-8. 1999
Abstract:
Arrowood JA, Murphy C, Davis A, Cohen D, Nixon JV, Mohanty PK. Reflex responses to cardiac baroreceptor unloading improve late after cardiac transplantation. 1993.
Podcasts
MedStar Health DocTalk - Rotator cuff injuries
MedStar Health DocTalk - ACL injuries and sports medicine