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David Coons, DO

  • 4.7 / 5 (328 ratings)
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Osteopathy
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
3124 South 19th St, Suite 340, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Dr. David Coons is an orthopedic surgeon with special interest and extensive training in arthroscopic shoulder and knee reconstruction. He completed fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Plano Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Dallas, Texas; graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Service, Des Moines, Iowa; and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Coons is fluent in Spanish and enjoys a variety of outdoor sports, including skiing, golf and scuba diving.

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Languages: English
Professional School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Service (Des Moines, Iowa)
Residency: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fellowship: Plano Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
  • 4.7 Provider showed concern
  • 4.7 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.7 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7 out of 5 (328 ratings, 68 comments)
  • Mar, 30 2026
    Listened, did not condescend, welcomed questions and concerns, allowed my participation in decisions about my care.
  • Mar, 26 2026
    Always awesome going to Dr. Coons!!!! He treats his patients really well, tells it like it is and allows the patient to make the decision!!!
  • Mar, 26 2026
    I didn't necessarily feel fully heard about my concerns but I do agree with his recommendation to wait another few months and see if it gets better. The visits here are usually fairly rushed and by the time I left and I had two other questions that I forgotten to ask. It was just a check up to see how my knee was doing after knee replacement.
  • Mar, 26 2026
    He was confident, friendly and open, and explained the options. Very much appreciated the way he conducted the appointment.
  • Mar, 14 2026
    Dr. Coons is the best. He is personable, he demonstrates concern and empathy and his explanations are specific and clear.
  • Mar, 4 2026
    Dr Coons is my guy! I've referred him for many years!
  • Mar, 4 2026
    The doctor repaired my broken arm a few years ago. I was confident he would be truthful. I ask him to review the recent C Scan. Finally I saw the bone in the upper arm or what was left of it. He has ordered a needle aspiration and MzrI. ER Doctors never me tioned the problem just discharged me.
  • Feb, 7 2026
    I received the great always given at this clinic and staff.
  • Jan, 16 2026
    This was the 2nd time I saw Dr. Coons the first time was for a L&I visit, I saw him twice for that. I liked him so much I scheduled for a personal visit for a shoulder injury. He is great, keeps it real with outcomes & is actually "a person" you are not a number for him, I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for honest care & bedside manner.
  • Dec, 19 2025
    I was the last patient of the day, they were over an hour late and ready to go home. I waited over 2 months for this appointment. In all my care with Multicare this is the first time I wasn't real happy, though, and I know unforeseen things can happen so I'll be patient about it.
  • Dec, 4 2025
    I like Dr. Coons very much. He is thorough and pleasant.
  • Nov, 17 2025
    Dr Coons is the "Ultimate Professional'! I refer his business constantly!
  • Nov, 17 2025
    Dr. Coons brought another physician, perhaps in training into the appointment which was fine but he never introduced her to me. She just had to kind of stand there awkwardly. I finally introduced myself . both provide provided good care.
  • Nov, 6 2025
    Dr. Coons was good he explained and looked for all the options explained them all offered me choices. It was good. He was good.
  • Nov, 5 2025
    Dr. Coons was very engaging. He listened well and gave good thorough advice
  • Nov, 3 2025
    Dr. Coons is a pretty awesome guy. He took the time to look over my case before hand before I arrived and knew of my situation which actually took initiation of taking time out of his workday to look out for a patient. I really appreciate this cause when I talk to him, it wasn't like stirring into a glass ball that had no information he knew about my knee And the problems I had in the remedies that I've tried to fix it. He could speak to me like a mechanic, which I am in no certain terms, and we laid out a work plan. He answered my questions in all the different realms of my learning of healthcare treatment plans, and we came to a conclusion of the repair necessary, which both of us are very happy with This is odd in the day that we live in do the fact that everything is under a time constraint and there is no personal attention, but in this case, this gentleman did what he felt was right and if he treats all his patience like he's treating me, you've got one heck of a guy This is my second opinion on this matter with this company because the first opinion I got was your knee replacement guy who only cared about replacing a knee and if it fit his criteria, I was a great candidate, but since he doesn't really fix things, he just replaces things. I went to the guy that could actually figure it out was needed to be fixed and he is going to do that so that said you got two guys in there, but people need to know that there are two alternatives for every solution. The only problem is that I've had to wait months and I mean months to get my knee fixed due to the long wait and we can get into politics and other crap but I finally am being attended to. I appreciate it. This is my comment and I am sticking with it, {patient name removed} client I am a real person.
  • Nov, 3 2025
    He was very good making sure I understood my condition and also options for care going forward answered all my questions
  • Oct, 31 2025
    I felt rushed, like he didn't want to listen to what I was experiencing, patronized, and that he'd d bided what treatment he was recommending before he even entered the room
  • Oct, 30 2025
    Things written in my after visit notes were not discussed in the exam room. But Dr. Coons answered my follow up questions that I submitted via Mychart. He called twice, when his first call was silenced by my phone and the message he left on my voice mail didn't get to my phone. He went out of his way to make sure my questions were addressed.
  • Oct, 29 2025
    Dr Coons is the best!! My visit was awesome.i wasn't rushed at all.
  • Oct, 20 2025
    I would definitely recommend Dr. Coons orthopedic surgeon. He is very kind informative and caring.
  • Oct, 15 2025
    The doctor was great, but the extended delay would make me hesitate to recommend.
  • Oct, 15 2025
    Very easy to talk to.Very comfortable, very positive for treatment
  • Oct, 15 2025
    I felt a little rushed once he came in. Like, I didn't tell him I checked with my doctor about the X-rays. I felt like it seemed insignificant but I tried to do the right thing by checking.
  • Sep, 25 2025
    Excellent doctor easy to work with Very patient with meGood sense of humor
  • Sep, 18 2025
    Talking with Dr. Coons is like talking with a long time trusted friend. He treated me the same, as if I am important and my medical needs are a top priority to him. He is the exception these days. Many other doctors are in too much of a hurry and can't be bothered.
  • Sep, 17 2025
    This provider performed a micro surgery on my R knee years ago. He did a great job and also informed me that when I get older I might have little pain with that knee . he was absolutely correct. Now occasionally I feel some mild pain when I take long wIlks.
  • Sep, 5 2025
    Thorough and complete, easy to understand explanation of what to expect and why.
  • Sep, 4 2025
    Professional and caring. Provided a very good assessment in terms I could understand with a clear way forward.
  • Aug, 23 2025
    Dr. Coons always easily explains the condition and options for treatment.
  • Aug, 21 2025
    My first meeting with Dr Coons. Excellent appt. Rarely does a Dr spend this muchTime explaining the problem and options available. Great communication skills. Following the appt I informed my PCP who was delighted with the results of myMeeting and the plan we will follow
  • Aug, 18 2025
    Dr. Coons always gives ypu the time needed for questions, etc.
  • Jul, 14 2025
    Dr. Coons is excellent, however, the rest of the staff I interacted with were subpar.
  • Jul, 10 2025
    Dr Coons explained the treatment/surgery he felt was my best option in order to give me back a quality of life I have been been praying for!! I have complete trust in his skills & judgement!
  • Jul, 9 2025
    Doctor was very caring and made sure I understood what my options were
  • Jul, 7 2025
    He is an excellent doctor, he makes me part of care rendered. Have recommended him to numerous people. They all agree he is excellent at what he does.
  • Jul, 7 2025
    Dr. Coons was very informative and helpful regarding information regarding my knee replacement surgery. Addressing all my concerns. A really good guy.
  • Jul, 3 2025
    Dr Coons is a great communicator. Hi is very patient, respectful and knowledgeable. I am very comfortable having surgery with him.