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DAVID WILLIAM ZELTSER, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in Southern California and came to Seattle for my Orthopedic Surgery residency. There, I met my wife. After nearly 8 years practicing with The Permanente Medical Group in the Bay Area, we returned to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family. I am married and we are blessed with 3 children. They love their dog Minnie and cat Conan.
About my practice
I think shared decision making with patients is a top priority. Many problems can be managed successfully without the need for surgery. Much of the time I spend with patients is getting to know them and discussing options for treatment. When we decide together that surgery is the best option, it is my responsibility to ensure a safe and positive outcome. My goal is that my patient is happy with the care they received and would tell their friends and family. Taking care of someone else in their time of need is a great privilege. It brings me great satisfaction to know that I have been able to improve someone's life, even in a small way.
How I thrive
I love spending time with family, playing outdoors and always trying to balance my roles as doctor/surgeon, father, husband, and community member. We also enjoy trips to California. I try my best to eat healthy and practice mindfulness. There's never enough time to do everything, so making priorities and practicing kindness goes a long way. Family keeps me grounded. My patients and colleagues provide ongoing inspiration to do better.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Bellevue Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Appointment/Information
- 1-800-995-5658 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 425-502-3000
- Fax
- 425-502-3589
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Washington University School of MedicineBoard certification
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgerySurgery of the Hand
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship
University of Washington Medical CenterResidency
University of Washington Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2023Provider ID
106991License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1194967869Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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11/20/2025