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Daniel Gittings, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orange, CA

DanielGittingsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Orange, CA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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  • Office

    280 S Main St
    Orange, CA 92868

Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Gittings is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Irvine, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Joseph Hospital Orange and Hoag Orthopedic Institute. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 3 years. He specializes in elbow surgery, hand surgery, and orthopedic trauma and is experienced in hand surgery and orthopaedic surgery. He has more than 20 publications and over 150 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2020 - 2021
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2020
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2014, MD, AOA, Cum laude
  • Providence College
    Providence CollegeBS, BA, Biology, Chemistry, Summa cum laude, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Nicotine Impairs Intra‐Substance Tendon Healing After Full Thickness Injury in a Rat Model*  
    Daniel C Farber, Daniel J Gittings, Journal of orthopaedic research

Press Mentions

  • Pediatricians Say Trick-or-Treating Poses a Low to Moderate Risk This Year. These Tips Can Help Keep Your Kids Safe
    Pediatricians Say Trick-or-Treating Poses a Low to Moderate Risk This Year. These Tips Can Help Keep Your Kids SafeOctober 13th, 2021

Grant Support

  • The effect of nicotine on healing in a rat Achilles tendon model”American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand2017–2018
  • The effect of nicotine on healing in a rat Achilles tendon model.Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation2017–2018

Professional Memberships

External Links

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