David Sacolick, M.D.

David Sacolick M.D. — Physician

Biography

Dr. Sacolick is a board-eligible Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sacolick attended The Ohio State University for both his undergraduate studies and medical school. While in undergrad, he was a four year member of the Ohio State University Marching Band. He was ranked in the top 10% of his medical school class and inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor medical society. Dr. Sacolick completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at George Washington University. After residency, he pursued advanced subspecialty training in Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. During fellowship, Dr. Sacolick worked with the Sports Medicine staffs for the Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Rice University (NCAA D1), as well as NASA Astronauts at Johnson Space Center and numerous high school athletes.

Dr. Sacolick specializes in complex open and arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.

Dr Sacolick has authored numerous peer reviewed papers and a book chapter. He has presented at local, regional and national meetings. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Locally, Dr. Sacolick provides sideline coverage for Sidwell Friends School and Washington Liberty High School.

Dr. Sacolick enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as music, golf, running and cheering on his hometown Ohio sports teams.

Areas Of Expertise

  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Arthroscopic Surgery

Medical Degree

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Residency

George Washington University, Washington, DC

Fellowship

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Eligible

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America

Major Accomplishments

  • Inducted to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2018
  • Orthopaedic research and publication of multiple peer reviewed articles

Hospital Affiliations

George Washington University Hospital

Sibley Memorial Hospital

Affiliated Surgery Centers

Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center