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David Jacofsky, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Phoenix, AZ

DavidJosephJacofskyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Phoenix, AZ

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer, Orthopedic Trauma

Chairman, The CORE Institute

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  • Office

    18444 N 25th Ave
    Ste 210
    Phoenix, AZ 85023
    Phone+1 866-974-2673
    Fax+1 866-939-2673

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2001 - 2002
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 1997
  • MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine
    MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Lehigh University
    Lehigh UniversityBA, Highest Honors, 1990 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1997 - 2004
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical Group Leader Arizona Big Media, 2015
  • Researcher of the Year Arizona Business Magazine, 2014
  • Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Business of Arthroplasty: Understanding the Horse Out of the Barn  
    Jacofsky D, J Knee Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Contracting Strategies for Arthroplasty-Bundles to Population Health  
    Jacofsky DJ, Jawin P, Walton G, Fraser L, J Knee Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Evolving Beyond Craft Surgery Is Both Inevitable and Essential  
    Scalise J, Dunbar M, Jacofsky D, J Knee Surg, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Results of Knee Arthrodesis for Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Jacofsky D, The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington, DC, 1/23/2005
  • All Polyethylene Tibias for Osteoarthritic Patients Under 65: 10 Yr Average Follow up in 102 Patients
    Jacofsky D, The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington, DC, 1/23/2005
  • Symptomatic Flexion Instability without Dislocation After Primary Posterior Stabilized TKA
    Jacofsky D, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 23rd Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, 1/20/2005
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Lectures

  • Is business ever an Art? 
    Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business Economic Club of Phoenix - 1/26/2017
  • Bundled Payments in Orthopedics: Past, Present & Future 
    Chicago - 1/28/2016
  • Analyzing Practice Profitability and sustainability through evaluation tools, strategic mergers and partnerships 
    Chicago - 1/28/2016
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Press Mentions

  • More Orthopedic Physicians Sell Out to Private Equity Firms, Raising Alarms About Costs and Quality
    More Orthopedic Physicians Sell Out to Private Equity Firms, Raising Alarms About Costs and QualityJanuary 6th, 2023
  • Solving the Issue of 'Too Much Data': HOPCo's Cross-Continent Partnership to Create World's Largest MSK Database
    Solving the Issue of 'Too Much Data': HOPCo's Cross-Continent Partnership to Create World's Largest MSK DatabaseJune 9th, 2022
  • 5 Fast Facts About the CORE Institute's CEO
    5 Fast Facts About the CORE Institute's CEOOctober 8th, 2021
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