Meet Dr. Doherty
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon
Dr. David Doherty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He is a board eligible (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Doherty performs partial and total joint arthroplasty, and his clinical focus includes both primary and revision hip and knee replacement.
He optimizes the patient outcome and experience with a customized treatment plan utilizing anterior and posterior approaches to the hip.
Pioneer in Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement
NAVIO Surgical System
Navio robotic TKR is a new surgical technique developed by Smith & Nephew which uses robotics to perform total knee replacement through a small incision. The Navio robotic technology allows your surgeon to accurately
Mako Robotic-Arm
Assisted Surgery
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology provides you with a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. First, a CT scan of the diseased hip or knee joint is taken.
Publications & Presentations
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Meniscal Root Tears: Identification and Repair
Intact menisci are capable of converting the axial load of tibiofemoral contact into hoop stress that protects the knee joint. Total meniscectomy leads to rapid degeneration of the knee.
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Deltopectoral, Superolateral or Rotator Cuff Sparing: Soft-Tissue Considerations Associated with TSA Approaches
Advances in shoulder arthroplasty have led to increased interest with more than 50,000 surgeries performed yearly in the United States.
Media
Houston orthopedic surgeon explains the benefits of joint replacement surgery
Dr. David Doherty, orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann Joint Center, shares details about this procedure available for patients in the Houston area.
