David William Fabi, MD

San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group
Adult Reconstruction Specialist and General Orthopaedic Surgeon

Recent Recipient of Leaders in Total Joint Replacement: Generation Next Award for recognition as one of Top 40 Nationwide emerging orthopaedic surgeon leaders.

Dr Fabi is a board certified, fellowship trained high volume joint replacement specialist. He trained at the prestigious Rush University, a world renowned joint replacement center where he trained with the best and brightest in the field. There he learned cutting edge techniques, treatments and how to treat complex joint disorders. Dr. Fabi is also one of the earliest adopters of Robotic Joint Replacement and is one of the acknowledged experts in the field of Robotic Joint Replacement. Dr. Fabi also writes book chapters and publishes numerous articles in the subject of joint replacements. Being an expert in the field, he also give numerous lectures around the country.

Personal Approach to Treating Patients

Providing patient care is a blessing and is not a privilege I take for granted. I pride myself on doing all I can to improve the quality of life of my patients in a compassionate educated and thorough manner. When the physician and patient communicate effectively and work together for a common goal, optimal treatment can be attained. In addition, I value connecting with my patients on a professional and above all, personal level.

Education

2000-2004
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
M.D. (2004)
Graduated with Outstanding Distinction
USMLE Step 1: 243 (90th percentile licensing exam)

1996-2000
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
BS Cell and Molecular Biology with High Distinction (2000)
Angell Scholar
GPA 3.9/4.0

Post Graduate Training

2009-2010
Rush University, Joint Reconstruction Fellowship
Chicago, IL
Program Directors: Craig Della Valle, MD, Aaron Rosenberg, MD
and Wayne Paprosky, MD

2004-2009
University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Orthopedics
Chicago, Illinois
Educational Chief Resident, Orthopaedics (Elected by peers and staff)
Orthopaedic-In-Training-Exam: 91st percentile
Graduated top of orthopaedic resident class

Contact

619-299-8500
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