Dr. David Gesensway, MD | Staples, MN | Orthopedic Surgery

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For over 20 years, I have enjoyed practicing specialized, patient-centered care. We help people of all ages understand their hand, wrist, forearm or elbow conditions, and assist them in choosing personalized treatment. I strive to understand which issues are important to you. In some instances, though you might have an abnormal test or X-ray, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you need surgery. We help patients with surgical and non-surgical specialty care, including hand therapy, exercises, medications, injections, splinting, and casting. Distal radius wrist fracture treatment and research is a special area of surgical expertise. While at the University of Minnesota, I invented, patented and developed the internal fixation plate and techniques for volar plating of the distal radius with Matthew Putnam, MD, and Charles Jennings, MD. Newer versions of our original plate are now commonly used by most hand surgeons in the USA to treat these common injuries. I have enjoyed teaching the …beautiful intricacies of hand surgery to young doctors and hand therapists for over 20 years in the USA and abroad. As a founding board member of the Twin Cities Orthopedic Foundation, I am an active volunteer locally and in Nicaragua. Insurance reminder: individual plans may vary, and it is the patient’s responsibility to confirm that their provider is in-network.

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accepting new patients
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20 Ratings
38 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Minnesota Health Care System
14 written reviews
5 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Stay away from this man. He will do everything he can to push you through your appointment and be as arrogant as possible while doing it. Run if he is your doc

September 23rd, 2020

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I went in for a surgery consult came out in the worst pain ever. No solution was made nor was surgery scheduled. Very rushed appointment talked more about my tattoos then what could be done for my wrists.

September 16th, 2020

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2 minutes ago Our appointment with Dr Gesensway was running 30 minutes behind schedule. When we finally did get in to see him he was rushed and unapproachable. He told us the xrays on my son’s broken wrist from the er were too blurry to read. Rather than take the time to get clear xrays - Dr Gesensway scheduled us for surgery. Thank God we got a second opinion!! Our son went to the U of MN- had a closed reduction - and is back to new with no surgery/plates needed. Please think twice before seeing Dr Gesensway. He does not seem to have the patients best interest in mind and has a very uncomfortable bedside manner. Dr Gesensway was incredibly condescending and rude throughout our consult. When questioned on potential recovery time he mocked me and our sport. Please think twice before seeing Dr Gesensway. We consulted a second opinion two days after Dr Gesensway scheduled our surgery and was told by both the orthopedic hand specialist and resident that it was not a surgical case. Now, 8… weeks later with no surgery and no complications our son has full use of his wrist. Dr Gesensway is lazy (no extra xrays) and rude.

January 26th, 2020

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Dr. G spent almost an hour with me, was extremely thorough, explained everything in great detail. 5 stars! The office staff were also terrific.

June 28th, 2019

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I am so appreciative of Dr. Gesensway's care in treating the multiple fractures I sustained with a trip and fall accident. He is so congenial! He gave easy explanations of treatment options and self care, and made the entire experience delightful! Dr. Gesensway is an expert in the field! I am grateful to have him as my doctor!

May 29th, 2019

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Very satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Gesensway and all of his staff. They listen to everything you tell them and try to help in any way they can. It's wonderful to be able to go to a doctors office knowing that the experience is going to be a pleasant one. And besides that, he has a fun sense of humor and makes it a joy to be there. Thank you everyone for the stellar care I received.

March 26th, 2019

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Excellent surgeon and communicator! Would definitely go to him again for repair of wrist fracture, and would highly recommend to family and friends.

March 10th, 2019

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Excellent surgeon and communicator! Would definitely go to him again for repair of wrist fracture, and would highly recommend to family and friends.

March 10th, 2019

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I have seen Dr Gesensway a few times over the last few years do to a serious and permanent injury to my dominate hand/wrist. The first thing the doctor says to me is "What are you doing here". Wait, What?! I don't know if this is his weird sense of humor or something else. I do not fine my newly acquired disability humorous in any way. If Dr Gesensway had my hand/wrist it would be impossible for him to do his job, so I'm not sure why he thinks my injury is so funny. I will not return. I prefer my physicians to a some sense of professionalism, at least while in front of a paying patient.

May 6th, 2017

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great MD, results were better than I thought I could l have so soon post op.

April 17th, 2017

Twin Cities Orthopedics Staples

49725 Cty 83Staples, MN 56479

Tel: (218) 894-1515


Dr. David Gesensway, MD	Dr. Marcia Keeney Carlson, MD	Dr. Taylor Johnshoy	Dr. James Joseph Drinane
Orthopedic Surgery	Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 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
Staples , MN	Randall , MN	Deerwood , MN	Saint Cloud , MN
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania			Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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