Summary

David B. Cohen M.D. is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who is fellowship-trained in shoulder, knee and elbow surgery, arthroscopy, and management of sports related injuries. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has an additional Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Cohen graduated with honors from Dartmouth College and from the Brown University School of Medicine in the top 10% of his class. He completed both his residency and fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University Medical Center, the number one ranked orthopaedic program in the United States (U.S. News and World Report.)

Dr. David Cohen is a partner at Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, with offices throughout Connecticut. He has successfully treated numerous world-class professional athletes including players from the New York Giants and the New York Mets. He currently teaches and trains Yale Medical School orthopaedic residents, and lectures regularly at Quinnipiac University. He has been nationally recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine with the Excellence in Research Award for his work on rotator cuff injuries (awarded for the year's best sports medicine paper.) He has been the Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Quinnipiac University Bobcats since 2003.

Dr. Cohen's research has been presented at national and international meetings, and his findings have influenced the way rotator cuff injuries are managed today. He has done research on cartilage repair in the knee and specializes in Anatomic ACL Reconstruction using the most cutting edge techniques. In addition, he has done further training in Zurich, Switzerland with internationally recognized shoulder surgeon Professor Christian Gerber in the management of complex shoulder issues. Dr. Cohen is the Head Team Physician for Quinnipiac University and the Amity High School Football Team.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 29 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 25 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 12 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Brandon Cohen has 12 locations

Connecticut Orthopaedics

2408 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06518
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Orthopaedics

330 Boston Post RdOrange, CT 06477
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Orthopaedics

84 N Main StBranford, CT 06405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Orthopaedics

701 N Colony RdWallingford, CT 06492
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

Yale Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

330 Orchard StNew Haven, CT 06511
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Connecticut Orthopaedics

84 N Main St Bldg 2Branford, CT 06405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Midstate Medical Center

435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451

Connecticut Orthopaedics

235 BOSTON POST RDORANGE, CT 06477
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. David Brandon Cohen, MDDr. Aaron Saul Covey, MDDr. Jon Christopher Driscoll, MDDr. Megan R. Wolf, MD
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4.6 
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29 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Hamden , CTWallingford , CTWallingford , CTWallingford , CT
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Brandon Cohen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - HMO
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Liberty HealthShare - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nationwide - Workers’ Compensation
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Brandon Cohen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Brandon Cohen has the following 25 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Ankle Disorders
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Surgery
  • Tennis Elbow

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital For Special Surgery

Medical School

Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. David Cohen's office located?
Dr. David Cohen's office is located at 2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06518.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Cohen affiliated with?
Dr. David Cohen is affiliated with Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. David Cohen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Cohen accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Cohen?
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What languages does Dr. David Cohen speak?
Dr. David Cohen speaks English and Spanish.

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