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Office
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905Phone+1 507-284-2511Fax+1 507-255-3125
Summary
- Dr. David Lewallen is an orthopedic surgeon in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice 39 years. He is experienced in hip and knee surgery and total joint replacement.
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1978 - 1983
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1987 - 2026
- MN State Medical License 1979 - 2025
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Clinical Trials
- American Joint Replacement Registry Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 01
Roles: Contact, Study Director
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 87 citationsThe effect of obesity on direct medical costs in total knee arthroplasty.Hilal Maradit Kremers, Sue L. Visscher, Walter K. Kremers, James M. Naessens, David G. Lewallen
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2014-05-07 - 85 citationsTotal knee arthroplasty in morbidly obese patients treated with bariatric surgery: a comparative studyErik P. Severson, Jasvinder A. Singh, James A. Browne, Robert T. Trousdale, Michael G. Sarr
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2012-10-01 - 17 citationsDoes Bariatric Surgery Prior to Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Improve Outcomes?Sean P Ryan, Cory G Couch, Stephanie Q Duong, Michael J Taunton, David G Lewallen
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022-06-01
Press Mentions
- Dunbar v. Lewallen: Kinematic Alignment Optimizes Patient OutcomeApril 30th, 2019
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Welcomes New Board and Committee MembersApril 30th, 2018
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Jorge O. Galante, MD EstateJune 30th, 2017
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