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Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

11511 Canterwood Boulevard Northwest Suite 205
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

(253) 530-2663

Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Gig Harbor, WA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

11511 Canterwood Boulevard Northwest Suite 205
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Some issues Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	16
doctor visit	244
hospital care	13
injections	16
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	31
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

aspiration	49
doctor visit	408
injections	49

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	43
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

aspiration	49
doctor visit	267
hospital care	11
injections	49
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	33
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	6

aspiration	116
doctor visit	569
injections	116

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Gig Harbor, WA were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	301
hospital care	12
injections	57
inpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	10
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2000. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2000)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Franciscan Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Anthony Thiede Cortese, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Gig Harbor, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Cortese is simply the best. I feel very well cared for and have complete trust in him.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$7,943 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $2,952	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $2,612	$2,379
Summit Surgical Corp.	$5,001 $5,001
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,798 Oxford-Knees $1,482	Persona $932	Comprehensive Primary Stem $928	PPK $383	Toggleloc $54	Other $18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,215 NAVIO $1,138	Q-FIX $28	Pico $26	Journey II BCS $23
Skeletal Dynamics LLC	$370 Implate $370
Other	$970 NanoPass $128	MACI _ PEAK Study $122	Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $95	CinchLock SS $86	Trauma $30	Other $509

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,534
Travel and Lodging	$6,750
Food and Beverage	$3,012

Biography

Dr. David Cortese is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is especially interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Cortese is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, he is not currently accepting new patients.