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
Practice locations
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2118 Greenspring Dr
Ste 210
Timonium, MD, 21093
9101 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 200
Baltimore, MD, 21237
12 MedStar Blvd
Ste 300
Bel Air, MD, 21015
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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