Dr. David Galpern, MD
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Dr. David Galpern, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Dr. David Galpern, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Virginia Hand Center
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Galpern is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital Richmond, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Galpern specializes in the area of Hand Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Galpern's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galpern
4.3
| 5 Star | 77% | 77% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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Dr. David Galpern, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2004. He is...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
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Christine M. Kleinert Institute For Hand And Microsurgery
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Queensland
Fellowship HospitalNew York Methodist Hospital
Residency HospitalState University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2004
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Learn more about medical license public record checkMedical Society of Virginia, Member
American Medical Association, Member
American College of Surgeons, Member
Richmond Academy of Medicine Richmond, Member
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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