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)
DR. Eichten is nowledgeable, efficient and friendly.
My knee replacement went very well in 2022. Dr. Eichten did a great job. Had good visit with him April 24, 2024 about solutions for 2nd knee.
Dr. Eichten is very competent and takes time to listen to your issues and then explains treatment in plain english. Great doctor
He worked to help receive the proper care even if it did not help him financially
He listens to me and tries to help me with my situation.
Knowledge and willing to answer all my questions.
2 Knees, absolutely perfect!
caring, takes his time - top doc
Good bedside manner. Knowledgeable and direct. Staff polite and efficient.
My shoulder implant surgery was a huge success thanks to Dr. Eichten!