Dr. David R. Hicks M.D.
Orthopedist
6585 South Yale Avenue Suite 200 Tulsa Oklahoma, 74136About
David R. Hicks, MD, works for Central States Orthopedic Specialists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Specializing in spinal disorders, Dr. Hicks has studied under Dr. Henry Larocca in New Orleans with a spinal surgery fellowship. In addition to practicing, Dr. Hicks serves as a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa. He continues to speak to groups on current subjects in orthopedics.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1977
Tulane University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Internships
- Charity Hospital New Orleans
Fellowships
- Henry LaRocca, MD
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Tulsa County Medical Society, Oklahoma State Medical Association, North American Spine Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Education, Excellent Patient Care, Dedication to the Medical Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Tennis, Snowskiing, Traveling
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