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Daniel Chan, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Orthopaedic Surgery Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Chief - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; Medical Director - Orthopaedic Trauma; Medical Director - Outpatient Joint Replacement

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  • Office

    2122 W Cypress Creek Rd
    Ste 220
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    Phone+1 954-265-7700
    Fax+1 954-276-0435

Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Chan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon who specializes in fracture care. He has specific training in the management of complex fractures such as those involving the pelvis and hip socket, fractures involving a joint surface that must be repaired precisely to minimize post-traumatic arthritis, and fractures that fail to heal or heal with an unacceptable alignment, to name a few. He also specializes in geriatric fracture care and has an interest in the management of osteoporosis.

    Dr. Chan is also a specialist in hip and knee replacement surgery, specializing in the minimally-invasive and muscle-sparing anterior approach for total hip replacement. He utilizes the latest technology to maximize patient outcomes including computer navigation and robotic-assisted solutions. Dr. Chan also performs many total hip and knee replacements in the outpatient surgical setting where patients can return home within two hours of their surgery. Finally, Dr. Chan also performs complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery to salvage prior failed joint replacement procedures.

    Dr. Chan graduated from Cornell University with magna cum laude honors and was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. He subsequently attended the University of Michigan Medical School, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His orthopaedic surgery residency was completed at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was selected to be Administrative Chief Resident.

    Dr. Chan completed his orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery / Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City under the direction of David L. Helfet, MD, a world-renowned authority in orthopaedic trauma and pelvic fracture surgery. He is an Active Member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, serves as a faculty member for AO North America, and is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
  • Dr. Daniel Chan Explains New Technology for Precision Knee Replacement

    Dr. Chan explains how the new VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement solution offers improved accuracy and precision, leading to better patient outcomes.

    After Hip Replacement at 36, Vicky Credits Memorial for Getting Her Life Back

    Victoria underwent outpatient anterior hip replacement at a young age as a result of a hip deformity with Dr. Daniel Chan with excellent results.

    Webinar - Total Joint Replacement in an Ambulatory Surgery

    Dr. Chan gives a presentation about outpatient hip and knee replacement in an ambulatory surgery center, where patients are home only a few hours after surgery.

    Outpatient Anterior Hip Replacement at Cypress Creek ASC

    Dr. Daniel B. Chan, MD is specializes in anterior hip replacement and recently performed Broward County's first ASC outpatient hip replaceplacement procedures.

    Daniel B. Chan, MD - Orthopaedic Trauma and Hip & Knee Replacement - Facebook

    Dr. Chan's official website to view interesting and challenging cases treated by the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma at Memorial Regional Hospital

    CBS4 Miami - Crash Victim Meets Crew Who Saved Her Life

    Local news story about a car accident victim who was reunited with Dr. Chan two years later after successful pelvic fracture surgery

    Meet Daniel Chan, MD, Medical Director, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

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    After Hip Replacement Surgery at Memorial Joyce is Moving Again

    See how Joyce has recovered after undergoing anterior approach total hip replacement with Dr. Daniel B. Chan, MD and was able to go home the same day of surgery

    Memorial Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery - Memorial Regional Hospital

    Learn how Memorial Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery delivers expert orthopaedic trauma care to treat even the most complex musculoskeletal injuries.

    NBC6 South Florida - Man Thanks His Doctor with Sign from Air

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    Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery

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Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2004
  • Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
    Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life SciencesB.S., Neurobiology & Behavior, Magna Cum Laude, 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Memorial Regional Hospital Trauma Service Award for Outstanding Patient Care MRH Annual Trauma Symposium, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • Administrative Chief Resident Award University of Miami Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Repair of supracondylar humerus fractures in children: does pin spread matter?  
    Aarons CE, Iobst C, Chan DB, Landy DC, J Pediatr Orthop B, 11/1/2012
  • A Biomechanical Comparison of Fan-Folded, Single-Looped Fascia Lata with Other Graft Tissues as a Suitable Substitute for ACL Reconstruction  
    Chan DB, Temple HT, Latta LL, Mahure S, Dennis J, Kaplan LD, Arthroscopy, 1/1/2010
  • 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Lessons Learned?  
    Lorich DG, Jeffcoat DM, Macintyre NR, Chan DB, Helfet DL, Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg, 1/1/2010
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Press Mentions

  • Memorial Regional Hospital South Introduces Next-Generation Robotic Technology for Digital Precision in Knee Replacement
    Memorial Regional Hospital South Introduces Next-Generation Robotic Technology for Digital Precision in Knee ReplacementApril 4th, 2022
  • 'Dr. Daniel Chan Is the Man!': Patient Uses Airplane Banner to Honor Florida Surgeon Who Fixed His Pelvis
    'Dr. Daniel Chan Is the Man!': Patient Uses Airplane Banner to Honor Florida Surgeon Who Fixed His PelvisMarch 1st, 2013
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Daniel Chan Comments on Tiger Woods Injury
    Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Daniel Chan Comments on Tiger Woods InjuryMarch 18th, 2021
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