David E. Gwinn, M.D., M.A., F.A.A.O.S.
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Biography
Dr. Gwinn is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive training and experience in spine surgery. He served as Chief and Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he performed thousands of surgeries on combat injured active duty military members, including a tour in Afghanistan. He also served as Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon to the White House and Orthopaedic Surgeon to Congress.
Dr. Gwinn completed his spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic after finishing orthopaedic surgery residency at Walter Reed. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and completed medical school at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters within his specialty.
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Areas Of Expertise
Spine Surgery
Spinal Injections
Specialties
General Orthopaedic Surgery
Spine Surgery
Medical Degree
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD (1998)
Residency
National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Spine Surgery Fellowship
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Evidence Based Medicine Committee, NASS
Major Accomplishments
Former Chief and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Former Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon to the White House
Former Orthopaedic Surgeon to Congress
Over 20 Peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in specialty
Hospital Affiliations
Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland