David Gurd, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.445.8001
- Fax:
- 216.445.3585
Additional Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery
Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
2550 and 2570 SOM Center Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.445.8001
- Fax:
- 216.445.3585
Orthopaedic Surgery
Independence Family Hlth Ctr
5001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.445.8001
- Fax:
- 216.445.3585
Treatment & Services
- Adolescent Orthopaedics
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Ankle Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Complex Spinal Surgery
- Deformity Correction
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Elbow Surgery
- Foot Surgery
- Foreign Body Removal
- Fracture Care
- Hip Surgery
- Infection Control
- Infection Prevention
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Patello-femoral Knee Surgery
- Pediatric Hip Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Reconstruction
- Trauma Treatment
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Athletic Knee Injury
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Cerebral Palsy
- Club Feet
- Congenital Clubfoot
- Developmental Dislocation of the Hip
- Flatfoot
- Flatfoot in Children
- Foot Deformities
- Fracture Nonunion
- Hip Dysplasia
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Knee Cartilage Injury
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Problems
- Kyphosis
- Leg Length Inequality
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
- Lower Extremity Deformity
- Marfan Syndrome
- Muscle Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes
- Orthopaedic Injuries
- Overuse Syndrome
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders
- Pediatric Infections
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Knee Pain
- Pediatric Scoliosis
- Pediatric Spine Tumors
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Injuries in Baseball
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Fractures
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains
- Stress Fractures
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View All PlansAbout David Gurd, MD
David P. Gurd, MD is the Head of Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery and the Medical Director for Supply Chain Management at Cleveland Clinic. He completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University (Ohio), received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Cleveland Clinic and subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedics at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gurd joined the staff at Cleveland Clinic in 2007.
Dr. Gurd's main interests include scoliosis and spine deformity to include congenital conditions, infantile scoliosis, kyphosis andspondylolisthesis. He also enjoys working with pediatric trauma, lower-extremity deformity and children's hip conditions including hip dysplasia. He has specialized training in the fields of osteotomy for significant spine deformity and preservation of the hip joint in adolescents.
The majority of Dr. Gurd's practice is focused on patient care; however, he is also very active with Cleveland Clinic's Supply Chain Management and assessing the newest innovations in surgical care. Dr. Gurd is currently engaged in research being conducted to improve recovery after scoliosis surgery to increase patient mobility, function, and pain control. In addition, he is working on a new modality to improve the ease of pedicle screw placement for the surgeon and enhance patient safety when undergoing spine surgery.
For an appointment with Dr. David Gurd, please call 216.444.2606.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Dallas,
TX
2006
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedics
Cleveland,
OH
2005
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedics
Cleveland,
OH
2001
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
M.D.
Columbus,
OH
2000
Undergraduate - Miami University
Oxford,
OH
1995
Additional Training
- Innovative techniques for the hip, specifically surgical dislocation of the hip and the Ganz osteotomy of the hip.
- Innovative techniques for significant spine deformity including multiple types of osteotomies for spinal realignment.
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Pediatric and adolescent orthopaedics, scoliosis and spine deformity, hip disorders, lower extremity deformity, trauma scoliosis and spine deformity, developmental dysplasia of the hip, pediatric and adolescent orthopaedics, lower extremity deformity, pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, pediatric orthopaedic surgery, pediatric trauma club feet and deformity correction, developmental dysplasia of the hip, general pediatric orthopaedics, lower extremity deformity, pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, pediatric and adolescent orthopaedics, pediatric orthopaedic surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric trauma, scoliosis, trauma
Awards & Honors
- 2012 Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year
- 2011 Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award
- Multiple times voted into Best Doctors of Cleveland
Innovations & Patents
- Working on a new modality to improve the ease and safety of pedicle screw placement for spine deformity.
Research & Publications
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230 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 4.2 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
56 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Amazing Dr.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
We LOVE Dr. Gurd!! He's super kind, thorough, and great to work with!
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr. Gurd and his staff are respectful and attentive. Regardless of the location I have seen him in, everyone has been great.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Dr Gurd was very friendly but not helpful as far as my daughter's condition. He upset my daughter (and me!) with his attitude.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Gurd provided better advice than what I've received from any other doctor I've encountered thus far.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
Dr. Gurd was very professional and worked so well with my daughter. He is great with children! ! Super efficient and surgery time was quick and precise. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Gurd has been amazing to work with for our newborn son. He is knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate. We feel our son is in the best care with Dr. Gurd and are grateful to have found him as a provider.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Very happy with the care Dr. Gurd and his team have provided to our son.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Gurd is thorough and quick and shows concern for patients. I left the appointment feeling happy.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Gurd is wonderful - he made Letty comfortable, and is always thorough in answering our questions.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
Dr Gurd is truly the best. So kind and caring. Treats both parent and child like a person, not an appointment he must get through
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Dr Gurd was amazing along with his staff. I have never had a better doctor/hospital experience than with him.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Gordon is EXTREMELY GOOD with children, and of course very knowledgeable! I loved and appreciated how he met my child at his level and connected with him.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Gurd was wonderful. He took the time to explain everything and answer questions; during the appointment, he called mother because could not attend the visit in person. He treated Letty with respect and compassion.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Incredible bedside manner with 5yr old child. Couldn't have been more satisfied with the experience with Dr. Gurd.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr Gurd was wonderful with my child and answered all of our questions thoroughly. We did not feel rushed and felt cared for.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr Gird was amazing with our son. His bedside manner was top notch, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Gurd was fantastic and really takes his time to help explain injuries so that the kids can understand. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
Dr. Gurd has provided excellent care throughout my treatment. He has shown lots of experience and care, and has an amazing staff. Absolutely one of the best surgeons there is
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
We had never been to main campus prior to these appointments with Dr. Gurd. The help that we received from the time we crossed the bridge from the parking garage (because we had no idea where to go, lol) until the time we left is extremely appreciated!
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Dr Gurd was wonderful with my daughter! He made her laugh and assured her that her summer wouldn't be ruined by a broken bone.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Dr. Gurd was amazing to work with. He explained everything very well and addressed any concerns we had.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr. Gurd has a wonderful "bedside" manner. He works well with teens. My child absolutely loves interacting with the doctor. Dr. Gurd is fair and explains very well to the teenage mind!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
Dr. Gurd was friendly, engaging with my son, did a great job explaining things to my son and listened to my concerns. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Gurd.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
He was/is one of the best, most thorough Peds doctors I've ever met.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Dr. Gurd is a very good doctor. I'm very comfortable and at ease and always feel well informed on my child's well being. He's very smart and good at what he does.
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
One of the biggest concerns I had post-appointment was that we received no copy in MyChart detailing the summary of what was discussed at the appointment. In my personal opinion, that should automatically be transcribed and included in MyChart so the parent has instructions. It is often hard to take notes during an appointment and this ensures each patient has clear instructions. The other concern was that Dr. Gurd gave my daughter a quick exercise in the office, but did not provide a paper that we could take with us detailing the stretch he wanted done. Overall, Dr. Gurd was extremely knowledgeable and we loved his personality.
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Dr. Gurd was wonderful! Extremely Personable and put us at ease. My daughter was very worried about her finger and felt so much better after speaking with him. She went on and on about how much she liked him as a doctor.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
WOW, blown away by Dr Gurd. He is amazing, truly a gift to work with kids and knows how to enter the room and talk to a 3 year old. Just absolutely amazing! I wish I could see him as an adult. Great work Dr Gurd!
Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Dr. Gurd was wonderful. He spoke to our daughter about what was going on. We liked that he addressed her the child patient and didn't speak only to us. He was very knowledgeable and gave us news we were hoping for.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
There should be an option for excellent for Dr Gurd, he exceeds very good in all areas. I'm so thankful that my daughter has him as her surgeon.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Gurd is the best!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Dr. Gurd's admin, Liz, is absolutely wonderful! She is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Dr. Gurd has a gift to connect with both his patient and parents. He is a great communicator and provides excellent treatment. We are so grateful to have him!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
He was so nice and was very interacting with my daughter! He explained things very well and made her feel comfortable! He asked her what she would like, instead of just making the decision.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Dr. Gurd has been wonderful up till this visit. When i showed a concern and he said lets focus on stretching and not on something we don't want to to _____ on etc. I still have some concern
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
The staff was very pleasant to deal with. And Dr. Gurd is a wonderful doctor. My daughter just loves him. He is very caring and listens to his patients.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Parent didn't have time to ask questions from the Dr. The Dr was in rush and didn't ask if the parents had any questions.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
My kids has the best doctor ever since they were born. Dr. Kimberly Guilano. My kids absolutely adore her as well as myself.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Dr. G was nothing short of AMAZING! He was so very kind and extra gentle with my autistic daughter. He spoke to her rather than me and asked before he touched her foot, etc. He took the time to allow her to warm up and it paid off! He took my concerns into consideration and respected my opinion as her mother. His resident Joseph was amazing as well. The two worked seamlessly, efficiently and got us cared for and on our way. Not every visit is easy with special needs being involved but this one truly brightened our spirits and our day! THANK YOU DR. G!!
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr Gurd was amazing. Very engaging and built a quick rapport with my son.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr gave Nathan stretches to perform and was very encouraging.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Couldn't wish for a better doctor. Very professional works great with kids. Make you feel so welcome there.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr. Gurd always listens and spends time to answer questions.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr Gurd is an excellent doctor who is passionate, caring person with amazing bedside manners. He has helped us a lot. He was the one that fixed my daughter elbow and make sure she was back to normal activities. He is simply the best. Easy to talk to, explains everything well and takes time if you have any questions and concerns. Very satisfied with doctor Gurd.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024
Dr.Gurd is a excellent doctor
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
I needed a second opinion on my son's condition, and I couldn't be happier with my choice in Dr Gurd. He is respectful, kind and caring. He explains extremely well. He made our unfortunate situation more comfortable. I could not be more thankful for him and his team.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Gurd was amazing. He connected with Liam and listened to him. He also went through options and didn't make me feel guilty for not choosing an MRI (because of cost) earlier.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr Gurd was very attentive, informative and made the visit relaxing for my daughter.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Dr Gurd and his resident were amazing !!! Dr Gurd had an amazing bed side manner. My 15 year old daughter was so impressed Made the visit fun but learned how to get her back better.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
We adore Dr. Gurd. He is Great
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Dr Gurd is amazing. We love him. It's obvious that he really cares about his patients.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Dr Gurd is amazing
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Great hospital, great doctor's
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Doctor did a great job with my son and got us in on very short notice. We were leaving for a cruise after my son dislocated his elbow and again the doctor accommodated the appointment and needed care so that we could take our cruise, which we really appreciate! Thanks!
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
The doctor and resident did a really good job of working with our daughter and coming up with a treatment plan.