Daniel C. Austin, MD, MS
Orthopaedic Surgery
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.
Where to find me
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
1 Medical Center DriveLebanon, New Hampshire 03756
Phone:
603-650-5133
Fax:
603-643-7345
New London Hospital
273 County RoadNew London, New Hampshire 03257
Phone:
603-526-5314
Fax:
603-526-5286
About me
Daniel C. Austin, MD, MS
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
Joined
- 2021
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
Languages
- English
Education
Medical School
- MD, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2014
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
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 2020
Fellowship
- Upper Extremity Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2021