David Cortese, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
MD, University of California, Irvine, CA	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Orthopedic Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA	Other	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Orthopaedic Surgery	Orthopaedic Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on November 29, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ I've had 2 extremely difficult p... ”

I've had 2 extremely difficult procedures done by Dr. Cortese. As far as I'm concerned he saved my left leg and literally rebuilt my right shoulder. I would trust him with the care of my family and friends.

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“I've had 2 extremely difficult p...”

Anonymous 11/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 18, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ Dr. Cortese is very thorough and... ”

Dr. Cortese is very thorough and clear in his communication. He listens to my concerns, explains things well, answers all my questions and is attentive to my concerns and needs.

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“Dr. Cortese is very thorough and...”

Dr. Cortese is very thorough and clear in his communication. He listens to my concerns, explains things well, answers all my questions and is attentive to my concerns and needs.

Anonymous 10/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ As a repeat patient, I trust Dr ... ”

As a repeat patient, I trust Dr Cortese

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“As a repeat patient, I trust Dr ...”

As a repeat patient, I trust Dr Cortese

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 04, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE!... ”

EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE!

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“EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE!...”

EXCELLENT HEALTH CARE!

Anonymous 05/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 20, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ WONDERFUL CARE FROM ALL THE STAF... ”

WONDERFUL CARE FROM ALL THE STAFF AND DR CORTESE

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“WONDERFUL CARE FROM ALL THE STAF...”

WONDERFUL CARE FROM ALL THE STAFF AND DR CORTESE

Anonymous 10/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 28, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ Dr. Cortese was very caring and ... ”

Dr. Cortese was very caring and sympathetic. I was grateful for what he was able to do to ease the pain I was experiencing.

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“Dr. Cortese was very caring and ...”

Dr. Cortese was very caring and sympathetic. I was grateful for what he was able to do to ease the pain I was experiencing.

Anonymous 09/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 03, 2025 -

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Anthony 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205 98332 - 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW Suite 205

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Comment - “ very professional... ”

very professional

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“very professional...”

very professional

Anonymous 09/03/2025

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