Dr. David Jackson completed his undergraduate training at New England’s Quinnipiac University, where he graduated Cum Laude.  HHHe then went on to receive his medical training at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he was a student of much distinction.  At Drexel, Dr. Jackson graduated at the top of his class and was elected into national honor societies including the Pathologist Chairman’s Honor Society, as well as, the prestigious and extremely competitive Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society.  Dr. Jackson attended orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland and Maryland Shock Trauma Center.  Following residency, he completed an orthopedic spine surgery fellowship at The University of Maryland and Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

Throughout his training Dr. Jackson kept active in research, he has published multiple textbook chapters, and has completed multiple biomechanical studies.  His many research endeavors have won him awards from both the Maryland Orthopedic Association and The American College of Spine Surgery.  Dr. Jackson continues to actively pursue his research interests by currently focusing on developing new techniques for safer and less invasive cervical spine instrumentation. 

Dr. Jackson subscribes to a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of conditions involving the spine.  He strongly believes that physical therapy, pain management, therapeutic injections, bracing and other modalities are central to the treatment of his patients.  Dr. Jackson works closely with therapists, pain management providers and fellow physicians to insure that his patients get the most comprehensive treatments available, while still tailoring to the patients needs.  When surgery is indicated Dr. Jackson provides the latest treatment in degenerative, traumatic and sports related conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.  Dr. Jackson also provides treatment in spinal deformities caused by tumors, infection and spinal cord or other neurologic injuries or conditions.  He has considerable experience in less invasive techniques of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as, traditional open and major reconstructive surgical techniques for patients with advanced deformities or those in need of revision surgery after previous failed spinal procedures.

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