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David H Gibson is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in hip and knee disorders and joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Gibson has been practicing surgery for 30 years and was chief of orthopaedics at the Hospital of Saint Raphael for five years before it became the Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus. His clinical expertise includes:
- Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Reconstruction
- Arthritis treatment
- Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
- Osteoarthritis management
Dr. Gibson's research focuses on improving hip and knee replacement procedures and understanding healthcare disparities in orthopaedic care. He has collaborated with engineers to design better hip and knee replacement implants and instruments, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary work.
His recent publications examine complications in hip replacement surgery and healthcare disparities in access to high-quality joint replacement hospitals. This research contributes to improving patient outcomes and ensuring equitable access to orthopaedic care, with a particular focus on Medicare beneficiaries.
Dr. Gibson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with original certification in 1990 and latest recertification in 2023.
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Gibson emphasizes patient education, stating: "I push knowledge, education and empowerment, so that each patient can make the best possible decision for their personal circumstances." He believes in removing misconceptions about orthopaedic care to enable more appropriate and timely interventions.
Dr. Gibson maintains clinical offices at the Yale Physicians Building in New Haven and Yale Medicine Multispecialty in Guilford, Connecticut, and is accepting new patients with telehealth options available.
