Born and raised in Little Rock, Dr. David Wassell earned a BS in History from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before pursuing his medical education. As an Air Force Captain and F-16 Fighter Pilot, Dr. Wassell flew combat planes in the NATO Peace-Keeping No-Fly Zone Mission in Bosnia in 1996.

While flying remains his first love, following in the footsteps of his mentor, Dr. John Wilson, and entering the field of orthopedics was another career highlight for Dr. Wassell. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Dr. Wassell completed his internship and residency in orthopedics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

As an avid artist, Dr. Wassell was drawn to the creative, reconstructive nature of orthopedics. He enjoys “fixing” people by treating their injuries to either add to the quality of their life or return them to their pre-injury quality of life. With a personality well-suited for the field of orthopedics, Dr. Wassell loves seeing the results of his work as patients move from being broken and hurting to being mended and well.

Anticipating more spare time as he completes his residency, Dr. Wassell is looking forward to getting back into flying as a hobby. He also enjoys fly-fishing, deer and duck hunting, reading, painting, drawing, photography, good restaurants, and spending time with friends and his family in Little Rock.

Medical Background

Medical degree:
University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Residency:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock

Board Eligible:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery