David B. Cohen, MD
Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- French
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About David B. Cohen
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. David Cohen is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine and back disorders, spinal injuries and cervical degenerative disc disease and injury.
Dr. Cohen earned his M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He completed his residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and performed a fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Cohen’s research interests include scoliosis, spinal deformities, patient safety, clinical outcomes studies, vertebral augmentation and the development of a large animal osteoporosis model.
Centers and Institutes
Spine Outcomes Research Center
Clinical Trial Keywords
Disc Replacement, Vertebroplasty
Research Interests
Clinical outcomes studies, Development of large animal osteoporosis model, Patient safety, Scoliosis, Spinal deformities, Spinal osteoporosis, Vertebral augmentation
Research Summary
Dr. Cohen’s research focuses on clinical outcomes in spinal surgery and spinal deformities and disorders in adults. He studies osteoporosis and scoliosis, as well as the benefits of vertebral augmentation procedures for treating vertebral compression fractures.
Selected Publications
Chen AT, Cohen DB, Skolasky RL. “Impact of nonoperative treatment, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty on survival and morbidity after vertebral compression fracture in the medicare population.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Oct 2;95(19):1729-36. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.01649.
Frank SM, Abazyan B, Ono M, Hogue CW, Cohen DB, Berkowitz DE, Ness PM, Barodka VM. “Decreased erythrocyte deformability after transfusion and the effects of erythrocyte storage duration.” Anesth Analg. 2013 May;116(5):975-81. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e31828843e6. Epub 2013 Feb 28.
Hassanzadeh H, Gjolaj JP, El Dafrawy MH, Jain A, Skolasky RL, Cohen DB, Kebaish KM. “The timing of surgical staging has a significant impact on the complications and functional outcomes of adult spinal deformity surgery.” Spine J. 2013 Dec;13(12):1717-22. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Apr 17.
Pull ter Gunne AF, Hosman AJ, Cohen DB, Schuetz M, Habil D, van Laarhoven CJ, van Middendorp JJ. “A methodological systematic review on surgical site infections following spinal surgery: part 1: risk factors.” Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Nov 15;37(24):2017-33. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825bfca8 Review.
van Middendorp JJ, Pull ter Gunne AF, Schuetz M, Habil D, Cohen DB, Hosman AJ, van Laarhoven CJ. “A methodological systematic review on surgical site infections following spinal surgery: part 2: prophylactic treatments.” Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Nov 15;37(24):2034-45. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825f6652. Review.
Courses & Syllabi
- Advanced Clinical Clerkship in Spine Surgery
- Exposure to Spinal Diseases
Honors
Delta Omega Alpha Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Scoliosis Research Society
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-614-1451
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
- JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-442-2089
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MPH, 1996
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
- Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine, MD, 1990
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
206 ratings, 66 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Very best surgeon. Courteous and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Cohen did a great job with me surgery. I'm glad that he is my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr Cohen and his associate were very clear in giving a diagnosis, asking questions to know what issues I was having to give a clear assessment of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Cohen was very pleasant and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Excellent communication and he listens to the patients concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr Cohen is a superb surgeon and communicator. I feel extremely fortunate to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Very nice, explains everything up front, good bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
I like dr cohen and trust his judgment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Explained it better than the than some of the information I found on line.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Cohen has been and is still a SUPER SURGEON/DR.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Friendly, reliable, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Cohen is a very good surgeon and physician. I'm glad he performed my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Dr Cohen is very straight with me, giving me a clear picture of the condition of my neck. He explained that neck surgery in a case like mine has only 70% success rate. He encourages me to keep working with my pain management doctor, [staff], which I am!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very understanding about my daily activities and explained a timeline for my recovery and limitations I will encounter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Excellent attention to detail and explained the issue and path forward very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very knowledgeable and very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
It's my first time seeing him. He's nice provider
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
I think Dr. Cohen is an exceptional surgeon. The only concern I have about him is that he needs emphasize the importance of restrictions following surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Explained things so that I could understand
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Professional; easy to talk to; knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
As far as I'm concerned, Dr. Cohen is an excellent orthopedic physician. He was recommended over 20 years ago and wouldn't let anyone else touch my back!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr Cohen is very thorough and explained the surgery very well.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Good guy looked you in your eyes and shook hand and answered all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Awesom
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Cohen's best-side manner needs some major assistance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
He made himself ready based on my medical history in advance. He listened to me attentively by giving me enough time.He suggested which procedure is better for me All in all, he is a very good provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Very skilled and knowledgeable. Has good bedside manner. Open to questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr.Cohen explains everything very clearly and I felt very confident when he did my neck surgery. I would recommend him to anyone that needs neck surgery. Very kind and willing to listen to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
He was good but I felt like he was rushing through my appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very pleasant and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Cohen provided a detailed analysis of my lumbar spine issues and provided me with the least intrusive surgical option for the nerve radiculopathy that was negatively impacting my left leg and foot. I was able to rapidly secure a surgical date immediately upon his diagnosis and am in the middle of a remarkably rapid recovery. I can already walk over 4 miles a day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Confident
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
The doctor was a great listener and understood my concerns and made sure that I understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Professional, knowledgable,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
He offered to talk with me and the procedure if I wanted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Cohen is very competent, professional, and pleasant. He answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I appreciate thorough explanation using simple language.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Excellent surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
I'm very thankful for Dr Cohen, he's easy to talk to and I pleased with the way he explains his diagnosed. He gives outstanding services.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Provider was short, not listening and rude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
He is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Excellent knowledge and attention to my condition. Doctor Cohen was the doctor who performed the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Cohen is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Cohen is my spine surgeon. I saw him about increased pain and numbness in R leg. He recommended a specific injection my pain mgt dr can give me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Great visit to solve my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Cohen listens to me and allows me to ask lots of questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable. Felt comfortable in his presence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Good provider
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr. Cohen explained everything from both MIR to where my target area Is that's causing the pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
I met Dr. Cohen in March of 2000. From then to my last visit. I am pleased with the service I receive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr Cohen is attentive to my concerns. I never feel rushed . He is empathetic and supportive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Very informative very friendly glad I came to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Overall I am happy with the care I am mreceiving
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Always professional and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Very knowledgeable, at ease interacting, very clear assessment of problem, integrating existing information with current exam. Used this for recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
This was not the first time I dealt with Dr Cohen, He is very understanding and professional. And good. Both times he fixed my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Cohen listened to my concerns and reviewed radiology findings with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Excellent surgeon, explains my surgery needs very well.I would like to see him while recovering in hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
He explained thing very well, no one did that way.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
He explained everything about my care to me.