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Dr. David Cortese, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (12)
Map Pin Small Gig Harbor, WA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. David Cortese, MD

Dr. David Cortese, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Gig Harbor, WA. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Cortese, completed a residency at Orthopedic Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Patients rated Dr. Cortese an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Cortese works at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony in Gig Harbor, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Cortese's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony
    11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 205, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 203-5303
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shoulder Fracture

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Shoulder Fracture
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Menisectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.9
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    4 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. David Cortese, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1710098660
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Orthopedic Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Elizabeth Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Cortese, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cortese is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cortese has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cortese works at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony in Gig Harbor, WA. View the full address on Dr. Cortese’s profile.

    Dr. Cortese has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cortese on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Cortese. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cortese.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Cortese, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Cortese appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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