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Dr. David Pochatko, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
2.9 (47)
Buffalo, NY
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36 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. David Pochatko, MD
Dr. David Pochatko, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pochatko an average 2.9 star rating.
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Dr. Pochatko's Office Locations
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University Health Center3925 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226 Directions (716) 250-9999
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Williamsville36 N Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 Directions (716) 636-1470
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- Buffalo General Medical Center
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
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
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
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Foot Sprain
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Osteoarthritis
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Back Pain
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Bone Cancer
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Broken Arm
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Chondrocalcinosis
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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Elbow Sprain
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Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
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Ganglion Cyst
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Gout
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Heel Spur
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Humerus Fracture
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Internal Derangement of Knee
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Knee Ligament Tears
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Knee Sprain
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Low Back Pain
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
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Meniscus Tear
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Miner's Knee
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Morton's Neuroma
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Muscle Cramping
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Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
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Osteopenia
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Pathological Spine Fracture
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Piriformis Syndrome
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Radiculopathy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
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Rupture of Achilles Tendon
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Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Sever's Disease
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Shoulder Dislocation
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Shoulder Fracture
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Spinal Stenosis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
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Ankle Arthroscopy
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Ankle Replacement
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Bunion Surgery
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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
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Excision of Ganglion
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Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
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Excision of Tibia or Fibula
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Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
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Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
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Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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Foot Dislocation Treatment
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Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
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Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
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Foot Fracture Treatment Open
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Hammer Toe Repair
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Joint Drainage
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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
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Knee Arthroscopy
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Neuroplasty
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Removal of Bone Spur
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Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
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Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 36 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1588646426
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
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