

Orthopaedics
David Gwinn, MD
Former Chief and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Dr. David E. Gwinn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive subspecialty training in spine surgery. He specializes in complex spinal procedures including spine surgery and spinal injections, managing degenerative spine conditions, trauma-related spinal injuries, and other disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Gwinn brings significant clinical experience from his tenure as Chief and Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine — M.D., 1998
- National Capital Consortium Residency — Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003-2007
- National Capital Consortium Internship — Transitional Year, 1998-1999
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, 2008
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Holy Cross Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice