Dr. David Eichten is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon that has completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction/joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He earned the Gold Stethoscope Award for finishing first in his medical school class.
Dr. David Eichten is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon that has completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction/joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He earned the Gold Stethoscope Award for finishing first in his medical school class.
Biography
Dr. Eichten is an orthopedic surgeon that has completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction/joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee with Dr. Edward Humbert. Dr. Eichten grew up in Minnesota and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas in 2001 with a degree in Biology. He attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA and earned the Gold Stethoscope Award for finishing first in his medical school class. During his third and fourth years of medical school, Dr. Eichten completed his clinical rotations in Fort Myers and confirmed his interest in orthopedic surgery while training with Dr. Humbert and Dr. John B. Fenning. Dr. Eichten then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio University in Dayton, OH.
Dr. Eichten and his family are excited to be back in Fort Myers for his career as a fellowship-trained orthopedic joint surgeon. He enjoys helping his patients achieve their full functioning potential and improving their quality of life. His recreational time is spent playing golf, tennis, watching Spring Training baseball, traveling and being active outdoors with his family.
Education
University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN – BA Biological Sciences
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dayton, OH – Osteopathic Internship
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dayton, OH – Orthopedic Surgical Residency
Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida, Fort Myers, FL – Fellowship in Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee
Board Status
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (AOBOS)
Distinctions
Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Member American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Member AO Trauma
Member Board of Directors for Mision al Mundo
Member American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Very Professional and knowledgeable
Dr. Eichten is the best orthopedic surgeon in Lee county! Professional, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and caring. I won’t go to anyone else
He was very good and explained everything well.
Outstanding surgeon who listens to his patients, explains all procedures, and thoughtfully answers all questions.
I really enjoyed my appt. with Katherine Snider. She’s very personable and provided excellent guidance and advice.
Dr. Eichten is an above average doctor.
I recently had knee replacement surgery with Dr Eichten. I cannot be more pleased with the choice I made to use Dr. Eichten rather than several other surgeons who were recommended. Dr Eichten was easy to talk with and able to answer all my questions in a way that was completely understandable to me. His staff are also very efficient and professional.
We discussed the process for my hip replacement.Answered all my questions and suggested a course of action.
Along with top professional skills, kindness is practiced here. Ten stars.
I love that he is conservative in his treatment.