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Dr. Tal S. David, MD

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(Dr. Tal David, M.D.)

(59 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems, and more.

4445 Eastgate Mall Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 412-6080

Dr. Tal S. David, MD is a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Tal S. David, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC and Synergy Orthopedics.

Office Locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

4445 Eastgate Mall Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 412-6080

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Scripps Health

4910 Directors Place Suite 350
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 571-9500

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Some issues Dr. Tal S. David, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Tal David, president of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, said, "We believe the additions to the team will continue to allow physicians to remain independent as they navigate the changes in...”—"Cision PR Newswire", WGN 9, July 2023

“Professional athletes are likely to continue going the reconstruction route for some time to come, said Dr. Tal David, a San Diego orthopedic surgeon whose practice often includes pro athletes.”—"Athletes have new option for medical procedure that favors healing torn ACLs over replacement", The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2022

“Tal David, a local orthopedic surgeon, has been selected to succeed Christopher Wahl.”—"Chargers enter camp with new doctor", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

minimally invasive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Tal S. David, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and minimally invasive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	218
injections	111
joint surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	299
injections	141
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
upper extremity surgery	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	233
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	351
injections	245
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
doctor visit	368
injections	225

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	246
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	388
injections	246
joint surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
upper extremity surgery	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2016

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	369
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	514
injections	369
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	56
synovectomy	14
upper extremity surgery	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	442
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	529
excision	12
injections	442
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	72
synovectomy	16
upper extremity surgery	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	363
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	434
injections	363
joint surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2019

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	346
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	380
injections	346
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	14
synovectomy	23
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2020

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	254
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	393
injections	254
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	62
synovectomy	15
upper extremity surgery	51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2021

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	315
injections	183
joint surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
upper extremity surgery	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD in 2022

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tal S. David, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

aspiration	264
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	380
excision	12
injections	265
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	14
synovectomy	17
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	142
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tal S. David, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tal S. David, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Tal S. David, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (2002)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tal S. David, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC

Synergy Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tal S. David, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tal S. David, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tal S. David, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$239,987 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $18,112	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $6,997	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $2,494	ARTHREX $166	SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS $136	Other $212,082
MedShape, Inc.	$20,258 $20,258
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$18,630 Product Portfolio $9,727	Surgical-None $8,546	Biomet Orthopak $115	AccuFill $112	AperFix Femoral Fixation $76	Other $54
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	$14,157 Quattro $8,350	Sports Medicine-Quatro X $5,172	Sports Medicine-AperFix Femoral Fixation $636
DJO, LLC	$5,735 CMF OL1000 $39	$5,696
Other	$10,302 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,027	PRIMLEV $302	Zilretta $270	Breg $251	KNEES $224	Other $8,229

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$146,651
Consulting Fee	$102,798
Travel and Lodging	$23,634
Royalty or License	$18,412
Food and Beverage	$15,777
Other	$1,797

Research Payments

Dr. Tal S. David, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $45,802.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Tal S. David, MD.

Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2015	$3,750.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2014	$1,124.00	Physician Covered Recipient	14Stock options
Cayenne Medical, Inc.	2013	$1,124.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options

Biography

Dr. Tal David's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. David include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and sports health. After attending Baylor College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University. Dr. David's distinctions include: San Diego Magazine "Top Doctor" - Orthopedic Surgery and San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship "Distinguished Teaching Award". He is professionally affiliated with Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Diego, CA.