David Larry Gold, MD| Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
David L. Gold, MD, is the section chief of orthopaedic surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. He is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and joint replacement, using both computer-assisted and traditional techniques. In addition to hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, Dr. Gold also performs fracture care and general orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Gold attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery, internship, and fellowship from the same institute. He also completed his fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Gold focuses on combining high-quality patient care and surgical expertise to create an excellent patient experience. The office's nursing staff and physical therapists go above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience for each and every patient. Patients have such positive results that they cannot imagine having had a better experience while in a hospital.
David Gold, MD, was named a 2020 "Top Doc" by Baltimore Magazine for orthopaedic surgery: joint.
Clinical areas of focus
- Knee Injury Treatment
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Robotic Trunk Procedure
- Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Acl Tear
- Acquired Finger Deformity
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Ankle Joint Dislocation
- Arthritis
- Arthropathies In Diseases
- Arthropathy
- Back Pain
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Disorders
- Bursopathy
- Cartilage Disorder
- Chronic Gout
- Clubfoot
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Deformities Of Hip
- Congenital Foot Deformity
- Congenital Malformations Of Limb
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Enteropathic Arthropathies
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Femur Shaft Fracture
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flexor Tendon Rupture
- Foot And Ankle Osteoarthritis
- Foot Tendonitis
- Forearm Fracture
- Forearm Tendon Injury
- Gout
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
- Juvenile Hip And Pelvis Osteochondrosis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Limb Deformity
- Lordosis
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Muscle Disorders
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
- Nerve Root Disorders
- Orthopedic Aftercare
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteonecrosis
- Patella Tracking Disorder
- Pelvic Fracture
- Periprosthetic Fracture
- Polyosteoarthritis
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Shoulder Fracture
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Spondylopathies
- Spondylosis
- Strains
- Stress Fracture
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thumb Synovitis
- Wrist And Hand Amputation
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Wrist And Hand Tendonitis
Procedures I perform
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Replacement
- Arm Osteotomy
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthrocentesis Testing
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Arthroscopy Knee Loose Body Removal
- Bone Biopsy Testing
- Bone Density Testing
- Cancer Treatment
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Shoulder Dislocation Treatment With Anesthesia
- Conversion Of Previous Hip Surgery
- Debridement Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
- Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
- Elbow Ligament Repair
- Elbow Pain Treatment
- Elbow Replacement
- Excision Of Tendon Sheath Or Joint Capsule Lesion
- Extensor Tendon Grafting
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- External Fixation Of Right Tarsal
- Facial Weakness Treatment
- Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Flap Surgery
- Fracture Reduction
- Gait Analysis For Walking And Balance
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Ganglion Excision
- Hand Tendon Repair
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hip Arthritis Treatment
- Hip Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty
- Hip Bursa Extraction
- Humeral Fracture Brace
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
- Joint Dislocation Treatment
- Joint Infection Treatment
- Joint Pain Treatment
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Hardware Removal
- Knee Injury Treatment
- Knee Joint Diagnostic Drainage
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Replacement
- Left Hip Replacement
- Left Shoulder Joint Drainage
- Ligament Sprain Treatment
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Movement Analysis And Training
- Muscle Biopsy Testing
- Muscle Stiffness Treatment
- Musculoskeletal Disorder Treatment
- Neuromuscular Testing
- Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
- Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Orthopedic Treatment
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Percutaneous Femoral Fracture Fixation
- Radius Reposition With Internal Fixation
- Removal Of Implant
- Reposition Radius With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Right Tibia
- Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
- Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Of Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Right Hip Replacement
- Robotic Trunk Procedure
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthritis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Cuff Reconstruction
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Treatment
- Shoulder Instability Repair
- Shoulder Replacement
- Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
- Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Surgical Repair Of Flexor Tendon
- Tendon Rupture Treatment
- Tendonitis Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Tibiofibular Joint Treatment
- Toe Replacement Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair
- Trigger Point Injection
- Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Instability Reconstruction
- Wrist Instability Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- HumanaChoice PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- OA Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Medicare FFS
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice POS
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MultiPlan, Inc
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Employee Health Plan
- First Health PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA EPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- HighMark
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-HMO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-POS
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Beech Street PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- TRICARE for Life East
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Navigate
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Indemnity
- UHC Passport
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System (1992)
Residency: University of Maryland Medicine GME (1991)
Internship: University of Maryland Medicine GME (1987)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1986)
Awards
- Baltimore Magazine Top Doc: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Balder Scholarship Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement Senatorial Scholar
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
The posteromedial portal in knee arthroscopy: An analysis of diagnostic and surgical utility. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 1995.Osteochondroma of the distal clavicle: An unusual cause of the rotator cuff impingement. The American Journal of Orthopedics, 2000.
Extramedullary versus intramedullary tibial alignment guides for total knee arthroplasty. Orthopedics, 2005.
Long-term results of the GORE-TEX graft for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. University of Maryland Research Day, 1991.
The use of epidural anesthesia in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. National Meeting of the American Society of Sports Medicine. 1992.
Multiple presentations and orthopedic seminars on the use of computer navigation for total knee replacements.
Extramedullary versus intramedullary tibial alignment guides for total knee arthroplasty. Orthopedics, 2005.
Long-term results of the GORE-TEX graft for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. University of Maryland Research Day, 1991.
The use of epidural anesthesia in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. National Meeting of the American Society of Sports Medicine. 1992.
Multiple presentations and orthopedic seminars on the use of computer navigation for total knee replacements.