David P. Adkison, MD, St. Vincent's Orthopedics, PC
About Us: About Dr. Adkison
David P. Adkison, MD
Board Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. David P. Adkison is a decorated Navy Veteran who served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda and as Attending Orthopedic Surgeon for the White House Medical Unit andthe US Capitol Physician's Office. His patients have included the President, members of Congress, members of the Cabinet, Supreme Court and foreign dignitaries. Dr. Adkison specializes in, Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. His practice is limited to knee and shoulder surgery.
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, The University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
Medical Degree
University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, Alabama
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
National Naval Medical Center
Knee, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Fellowship
The Orthopedic Speciality Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
Specialty Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America
Military Service

Operation Restore Hope, First Marine Division, Mogadishu, Somalia

General Medical Officer, Third Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Okinawa

Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medals
Awards

Research Award, Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, 1997

Patient's Choice Award (The American Registry), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

America's Best Doctors, 2009, 2010, 2011

America's Top Orthopedic Surgeons (Consumer Research Council), 2009, 2010, 2011
Instructor

Advanced Shoulder Reconstruction Course, Miami, FL, April 2011

Advanced Shoulder Reconstruction Course, Las Vegas, NV, Nov 2011

Fellowship Faculty, American Sports Medicine Institute