Daniel C. Austin, MD, MS

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
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Daniel C. Austin

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

New London Hospital

About me

I chose to be an orthopedic surgeon because it gives me the opportunity to help people address the aches, pains, and injuries that are holding them back from living their best life. I understand the profound impact that musculoskeletal issues can have on a person when they cannot pursue the activities they love.

I help patients learn about their diagnosis and the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available to them. I review the risks, benefits, and research for each option with my patients, and then encourage them to choose the path that works best for them. My goal is to help patients get back to the sports, activities, and hobbies they enjoy. There’s nothing better than seeing patients long after their injury and learning about how well they are doing.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy pursuing research that helps us optimize our surgical outcomes. This allows me to contribute to the field and remain on the forefront of new ideas and procedures. I have published on an array of topics throughout orthopedic surgery, including the adoption of new techniques for rotator cuff repairs, medical conditions associated with frozen shoulders, and the cost-effectiveness of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for fractures.

Specialties

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedics

Areas of focus

  • Shoulder and elbow injuries
  • Shoulder and elbow fractures
  • Shoulder and elbow arthritis
  • Shoulder and elbow arthroscopy
  • Sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder instability (dislocations)
  • Elbow ligament Injuries
  • Shoulder replacements
  • Elbow replacements

Titles and faculty positions

  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth

Year joined

  • 2021

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Education

Medical school

  • MD, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2014

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 2020

Fellowship

  • Upper Extremity Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2021

Graduate

  • Master of Science in Healthcare Research, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, 2018
  • MS, Lehman College - City University of New York, Bronx, NY, 2010