Dr. David Saxton enjoys the variety in orthopedics. He has a strong interest in sports medicine, but also treats general orthopedic needs. As a result, he performs a variety of procedures, including knee and shoulder scopes, fracture repair, knee and shoulder replacements, and ACL reconstruction. As part of his commitment to sports medicine, he provides sideline coverage at area high school games and was Head Team Physician for the OKC Barons.
When it comes to patients, Dr. Saxton treats them as if family, advising them as if they were his own family member. Managing expectations and helping patients to understand what to realistically expect when they have recovered, is absolutely essential to a good outcome.
Dr. Saxton attended the United States Air Force Academy, where during his senior year, he became a national champion in parachuting. He has also spent time as both a jumpmaster and instructor in parachuting. His calm and composed nature may come as a result of all those jumps.
Before becoming a physician, Dr. David Saxton was a hospital administrator, it was during this time socializing with physicians at the hospital, that he first considered becoming a physician himself.
Dr. Saxton and his wife, Dr. Elisa Crouse, enjoy staying active and being outdoors.
SPECIALTIES
Total Joint Replacement for Shoulder and Knee
Orthopedic Care of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Knee, Ankle and Foot
Sports Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with Sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine
MEMBERSHIPS
Oklahoma County Medical Society
HONORS
Squadron Officer's School Outstanding Contributor, 1994
Air Combat Command Surgeon's 1994 Real Pro Award, 1994
Air Combat Command ICBM Crew Safety Award of Distinction, 1993
Medical Group Company Grade Officer of the Year, 1993
Honor Graduate, Hospital Services Administrator's Course, 1993
20th Air Force Crew Member Excellence Award, 1993
Evaluator of the Year, 1991
Distinguished Graduate, Undergraduate Missile Training, Outstanding Performer, Initial Evaluation, 1989
EDUCATION
Under Graduate:
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO - 1989
Masters, Business Administration
University of South Dakota - 1992
Medical School:
University of Oklahoma
College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK - 2001
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery
University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine
Cincinnati Sports Medicine
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent patient skills. Very impressed as doctor
The staff took me back in record time, and I saw the doctor soon after. He was personable and professional, and the staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Absolutely the BEST!
Very professional yet personable. Felt he did thorough exam & asked questions until he had pretty good picture of what may be wrong my my teen athlete. Explained possible issues very well as well as future steps we were going to take to find out what's going on. We were extremely pleased with entire experience.
EXCELLENT!!!
VERY personable and gave me my injections in my knees ... sooo much better today!
Friendly and knowledgeable!
Dr Saxton and staff are amazing
It’s taking a long time to heal but my knee is healing well & no pain. Dr Saxton & his staff have taken great care of me. Looking forward to being able to resume normal activities in the next 9-12 months! Thanks doc!
I won't be back...