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)
Was able to explain to me what the issue was causing my pain. He explains things in terms I can understand. A very nice Doctor.
Excellent surgent
He listens!
first meeting. Caring & personable. Answered all my questions & more!
The best in SW FL!
Great doctor. Listens well, understands issue, responds with caring , excellent advice.
Highly recommended!
Great doctor, diagnosis and solution were identified quickly.
He covered. All areas of my problems and very caring !
Thanks.