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David B. Doherty, MD

4.9/5
4.9/5
(493 Ratings, 180 Comments)
David B. Doherty Doctor in Houston, Texas
4.9/5
4.9/5
(493 Ratings, 180 Comments)
Photo by Dwight C. Andrews/McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Office of Communications

David B. Doherty, MD

Adult & Pediatric patients seen
Accepting new patients

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Primary and revision hip and knee replacement
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Video Biography

David B. Doherty, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with UT Physicians specializing in joint replacement surgery. He performs hip and knee replacements to get patients back on their feet. He also utilizes state-of-the-art methods of attaching prosthetic limbs for patients who’ve experienced limb loss.

Overview

About

David B. Doherty, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements. He also performs partial and total joint arthroplasty. Doherty offers patients customized treatment plans utilizing anterior and posterior approaches to the hip, muscle-sparing approaches to the knee, and the most advanced technology, including robotic joint replacement surgery. His goal is to enhance patient experience and optimize outcomes.

Doherty is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

He graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. He then completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. During that time, he was selected to represent the program at the American Orthopedic Association Emerging Leaders Program and served as administrative chief resident. He completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina.

Doherty has been actively participating in and publishing research since he was a premedical student in college. His research has been published in scientific textbooks and national peer-reviewed journals and presented at national meetings. He’s a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

He also travels on medical outreach trips to developing nations and most recently performed surgery in Baghdad, Iraq, and San Salvador, El Salvador. Additionally, he spent elective time during his residency traveling to Sydney, Australia, to complete a short fellowship and observe the techniques of osseointegration surgery.

Outside of work, Doherty enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children and visiting the city’s many parks, museums, and restaurants.

Education
2013 Medical School The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2018 Residency The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2019 Fellowship Duke University
Languages Spoken
English

Patient Experience Ratings and Comments

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4.9/5
4.9/5
(493 Ratings, 180 Comments)
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4.9out of 5(493 Ratings, 180 Comments)
Apr 18, 2025

Dr. Doherty always expresses a positive attitude in regards to my treatment and the progress of my treatment. He gives me the support indicating that everything is on target for our goals. He's nothing but professional and it's well appreciated.


Apr 18, 2025

Excellent group of caregivers. Answered questions asked.


Apr 18, 2025

Very satisfied with the work. Thx


Apr 18, 2025

As usual, everyone in Doctor Doherty's group and all xray technicians are extraordinary. Great service team.


Apr 11, 2025

I have been very much satisfied with my care from Dr. Doherty.


Apr 10, 2025

Very easy to talk too.


Apr 10, 2025

Doctor Doherty was very professional and demonstrated interest in helping with my problem


Apr 10, 2025

Excellent excellent keep up the good work thank you


Apr 10, 2025

Very caring.


Apr 8, 2025

I've been very pleased with timely appointments, minimal wait time. Dr. Doherty has been very pleasant to work with since day one.


Apr 8, 2025

Dr Doherty was excellent with a nice bedside manner He was kind, understanding and easy to talk to He explained my joint issue problems very well I highly recommend Dr Doherty!


Apr 8, 2025

Everyone at this clinic is so very professional and so very upbeat and helpful. I love everyone there especially my doctor and there is never any long wait times there. I am so glad to have been referred to this physician and clinic. It def is changing my life for the better.


Apr 4, 2025

Absolutely the Best Incredible service Can't say enough good things about David Doherty Strongly recommend


Apr 3, 2025

Appt started exactly on time. All staff at front desks were very friendly and welcoming. Assistant, Gabby, and young lady that took X-rays were both professional and friendly. Dr Doherty answered my questions and was very pleasant and professional


Apr 3, 2025

From the free parking assistance to the check-in process to the xray and doctor interview, everything was easy on me as a patient. No time was wasted, my appointment went right on schedule, which is unheard of for any of my other medical visits anywhere else. My family will never go anywhere but this medical unit, and it's close by for us. Thank you all!


Apr 1, 2025

Very good people and doctor at the location


Apr 1, 2025

Dr Douerty, Dr Bushong, Kamia, and Gabby are the most wonderful, medical professionals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing! They pretty much saved my life! Very sad that I'll only see them once a year now for follow ups. Love them all dearly!!


Mar 28, 2025

Thank you, Dr. DOHERTY , for taking this challenge on. I really, really do appreciate it. It's taken me longer than I anticipated on recovery, but I knew it was going to be a challenge. And thanks to you, I've got that challenge to face. So again, I appreciate it. And it is worthy of a paper.


Mar 27, 2025

Nice Dr


Mar 27, 2025

Would recommend this facility to all my family and friends. Very efficient and friendly staff.


Mar 27, 2025

Nothing....it was fine!


Mar 25, 2025

All the best from a professional as a doctor that she is, the group of nurses.


Mar 20, 2025

I am very enjoy this meeting with all staff what they doing for me yesterday.Thanks a lot.


Mar 14, 2025

Very efficient visit, everyone was excellent. I couldn't have been happier with this visit.


Mar 14, 2025

Dr. Doherty listens to what I'm feeling and experiencing and then responds thoroughly and to the point. He is friendly and engaging.


Mar 7, 2025

I've had a chronic problem for a long time now and have seen many physicians and tried many, many treatments. Dr. Doherty is the FIRST to listen and factor in my feedback into a plan. Unique and so far, excellent.


Mar 6, 2025

Went per schedule. Staff was very friendly and helpful.....


Feb 28, 2025

I am ready to be a new man!! Hip replacement.


Feb 27, 2025

Great.


Feb 25, 2025

Great experience explained everything made sure all of my concerns were answered


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