Dr. David Davis is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in arthroscopy and sports medicine. His clinical practice includes arthroscopic surgery with a focus on ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff repairs and labrum repairs of the shoulder and hip.
Dr. David Davis is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in arthroscopy and sports medicine. His clinical practice includes arthroscopic surgery with a focus on ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff repairs and labrum repairs of the shoulder and hip.
Dr. David Davis is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in arthroscopy and sports medicine. He provides care for adults and adolescents with injuries of the bones, joints, and muscles. Dr. Davis specializes in the care of sports-related injuries, with a particular focus on injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee. His clinical practice includes arthroscopic surgery with a focus on ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff repairs and labrum repairs of the shoulder and hip. He also specializes in hip preservation using the latest techniques in hip arthroscopic surgery.
He has worked as an assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics, Tufts University football, and hockey programs, and is currently a team physician for several New Hampshire Seacoast high schools.
Dr. Davis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has published works in both Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Basic Science and is currently involved in orthopaedic research on ACL anatomy and new techniques for the repair of ACL injuries. His most recent publication, detailing the anatomy of the ACL femoral footprint, can be found in the of the Journal of Arthroscopy, the leading peer-reviewed journal in the field of minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Davis earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Science from the University of California Los Angeles. He received his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Davis performed his orthopaedic residency at the Boston University School of Medicine. He then completed his surgical training as a Sports Medicine Fellow at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
A native of California, Dr. Davis enjoys the outdoors and all the Seacoast has to offer. When not at work you may find him snowboarding, surfing, or mountain biking with his wife and four children.
EDUCATION
Medical Degree
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
Bachelor of Science
The University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
RESIDENCY
General Surgery Internship
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Orthopaedic Research Resident
Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
SPECIALTIES
Orthopaedic surgery
Sports medicine
Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy
ACL reconstruction
ACL injuries
Meniscal repair
Cartilage restoration
Meniscal transplant surgery
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder impingement/rotator cuff tendinitis
Hip arthroscopy
Hip labral repair
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
PUBLICATIONS
Davis, A. David et al, Height and Depth Guidelines for Anatomic Femoral Tunnels in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study. Arthroscopy. 2016 June;32(6): 1098-1105
David Davis, MD, Elizabeth Krall Kaye, Ph.D., Anthony Schepsis, MD, and Ilya Voloshin, MD, Meta-analysis Arthroscopic versus Open Acromioplasty. Am J Sports Med. 2010 March;38(3): 613-618
Kenneth Morse, MD, A. David Davis, MD, Robert Afra, MD, Elizabeth Krall Kaye, PhD, Anthony Schepsis, MD, and Ilya Voloshin, MD, Arthroscopic Versus Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2008 Sep;36(9):1824-8
Elise Morgan, Ph.D.; Zachary D Mason, B.S.; Gavin Bishop, M.D., A. David Davis, M.D.;Louis C Gerstenfeld, Ph.D.; Thomas A Einhorn, M.D. Combined Effects of Recombinant Human BMP-7 (rhBMP-7) and Parathyroid Hormone (1-34) in Metaphyseal Bone Healing. Bone. 2008 Dec;43(6):1031-8.
David J Hunter, Lou Gerstenfeld, Gavin Bishop, A. David Davis, Zach D Mason, Tom A Einhorn, Rose A Maciewicz, Pete Newham, and Elise F Morgan. Bone marrow lesions from osteoarthritis knees are characterized by sclerotic bone that is less well mineralized. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2009;11(1): R11
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
David was exceptionally adept at explaining the MRI scans reviewing “wear and tear “ for my age. I felt completely confident with his / my feeling on going forward with no invasive surgery unless in a rare case needed. I sincerely appreciate an honest and professional opinion. Your practice is top notch. Thank you
Very positive, direct but knowledgeble
Excellent, informed and patient bedside manner. Outstanding first impression!
Very helpful and professional.
Seemed very knowledgeable and to the point. Great bedside manner
He was very easy to talk to, answered & explained well & thoroughly.
5 Stars !!!! The Best!!!!!!
I like the fact that he spent time with me. I didn’t feel like I was getting the bums rush.
Best knee surgeon around!!! Fixed up my knee so well it feels better than it has my entire life! A++
Great appointment and very thorough conversation regarding my treatment and care.