Programs and Services
David D. Cosca, M.D.
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Philosophy of CareI focused on sports medicine and primary care orthopaedics due to a strong professional interest in musculoskeletal injury management -- sprains, strains, overuse injuries and fractures. My approach includes a thorough evaluation of the circumstances leading to the injury, a careful diagnostic exam and then a detailed explanation of the problem, along with the available treatment options. I use an open, interpersonal style with a goal to educate, answer questions and achieve a partnership with my patients in the treatment plan. I am a strong advocate of the role of exercise as a means of maintaining health and slowing the effects of chronic disease. I also enjoy consulting with athletes and habitual exercisers who develop medical problems as a result of their activities -- e.g., exercise-induced asthma. I enjoy serving as a team physician at UC Davis and Davis High School, and working with the UC Davis Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. |
Title: |
Associate Physician |
Specialty: |
Sports Medicine |
Center/Program Affiliation: |
Sports Medicine Program, UC Davis Medical Group |
Address: |
UC Davis Medical Group - Sacramento (J Street) 2805 J St., Suite 3400 Sacramento, CA 95816 |
Phone: |
(916) 734-6805 |
Education: |
UC Davis School of Medicine Davis, California M.D. 1987 |
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Stanford University Palo Alto, California B.S. 1980 |
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Internships: |
University of California, Davis Medical Center Sacramento, California 1987-91 |
Residency: |
University of California, Davis, Medical Center Sacramento, California 1987-91 |
Fellowships: |
University of California, Davis, Medical Center Sacramento, California 1991-92 |
Board Certifications: |
American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, 1993 American Board of Family Medicine, 1991 |
Professional Memberships: |
American Academy of Family Physicians American College of Sports Medicine American Medical Society for Sports Medicine |
Select Recent Publications: |
Cosca DD. Physical inactivity: the neglected coronary artery disease risk factor The University of California/Health Net Wellness Notebook 1992 Haynes DC, Gershwin ME, Robbins DL, Miller JJ, Cosca D. Autoantibody profiles in juvenile arthritis Journal of Rheumatology 1986;13:358-363 |
To see if David D. Cosca is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call (800) 2-UC DAVIS.