David J German, MD

AHN Provider

David J German, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Expertise: Anterior Cruciate...See all...

(814) 454-2401

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Locations

Saint Vincent Orthopaedic Institute

Hardner Building (Primary)

2315 Myrtle St, L10

Erie, PA 16502

DIRECTIONS

(814) 454-2401

Fax (814) 459-5992

Dr. German specializes in orthopaedic surgery and joint replacement. He treats arthritis of the hip, knee, and shoulder, rotator cuff tears, knee meniscus injuries, knee ligament injuries, and fractures.

His clinical interests include direct anterior hip replacement, robotic hip and knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery.

He is also skilled at performing muscle-sparing, minimally invasive direct posterior hip replacement, robotic hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, and joint revisions. He is board-certified and speaks English.

Languages Spoken

Expertise

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL)

Arthroscopy

Complex Fracture Repair - Nonunions

Elbow Problems

Hand and Wrist Problems

Hip Arthritis

Hip Problems

Hip Replacement

Knee Arthritis

Knee Meniscus Tear

Knee Problems

Knee Replacement Surgery

Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear (LCL)

Mako Robotic Surgery

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) - Knee

Osteoarthritis

Patella Dislocation

Revision Hip Replacement

Revision Knee Replacement

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Rotator Cuff Tear

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder Problems

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr German made it clear that I could return if the shot didn't provide the results we wanted."

March 25, 2024

"The doctor and his staff were excellent. They have put me at ease regarding my path forward."

March 23, 2024

"Dr German is currently one of my family members surgeon. And I'm confident they have and will receive the same outstanding care that I received."

March 15, 2024

"Did not listen to my concerns"

March 15, 2024

"Very pleased"

February 27, 2024

"I felt the provider was through"

February 03, 2024

"Excellent"

January 11, 2024

"I'm sure that Dr. German is a competent doctor and surgeon, however he always seems hurried whenever I have had a medical or surgical appt with him."

January 09, 2024

"Further testing also happened sooner than expected"

January 09, 2024

"Dr. German is the best orthopedic surgeon. I recommend him to everyone."

December 25, 2023

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Credentials

School

Ohio State University - College of Medicine

Board

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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