David L. Glaser, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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David L. Glaser, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 14 and up
Penn Orthopaedics University City - 8th Floor
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Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Division
  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Glaser is a regional leader in shoulder reconstruction and replacement and has helped to improve the care of patients undergoing rotator cuff surgery through basic science research.

My education and training

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical CenterMedical School
  • University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency
  • University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship

Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

1217 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
October 2026
I waited for over 45 minutes in an exam room, even though the office was virtually empty. It was only when I left the room to go to the bathroom did they realize I was still waiting to see him. He was rude and rushed. I filled out pages of questions about my case prior to my visit, and when he walked in he asked if it was my elbow or shoulder. At the end of the appointment he said I should try PT. The end result was fine with me.
Anonymous
October 2026
The doctor was very experienced and friendly
Anonymous
October 2026
Doctor is excellent in his field
Anonymous
October 2026
Very satisfied!

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Chester County Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Glaser is a Penn Medicine provider.

Qualifications and experience

All conditions and treatments

Research

Publications

VanKlunen J, Soslowsky L, Glaser D Tissue Engineering of the Rotator Cuff , Encyclopedia of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering: 2004,1622-1629


Glaser DL, Schildhorn JC, Bartolozzi AR, Dennis R, Li J, Schumacker HR The inadvertent introduction of skin into the joint during intra-articular knee injections: Do you really know what’s on the tip of your needle? , Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research: 2002


Gannon FH. Glaser D. Caron R. Thompson LD. Shore EM. Kaplan FS. Mast cell involvement in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva , Human Pathology, 32(8): 2001,842-8


Mahboubi S. Glaser DL. Shore EM. Kaplan FS. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva , Pediatric Radiology, 31(5): 2001,307-314


Kaplan FS, Glaser DL, Shore EM, Emerson S, Mitchell D and The FOP Clinical Consortium Medical Management of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Current Treatment Considerations , Clinical Procedures Third International Symposium FOP, 1(1): 2001,1-52


Shore EM, Glaser DL, Gannon FH Osteogenic Induction in Hereditary Disorders of Heterotopic Ossification , Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 374: 2000,303-316


Tan V. Pepe MD. Glaser DL. Seldes RM. Heppenstall RB. Esterhai JL Jr. Well-leg compartment pressures during hemilithotomy position for fracture fixation , Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 14(3): 2000,157-161


Glaser DL, Lotke PA Cost effectiveness of immediate post-operative radiographs following uncomplicated total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective and prospective study of 750 patients , Journal of Arthroplasty, 15(4): 2000,475-8