Daniel R. Mesko, DO
Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Knee & Hip Specialist
ABOUT DR. MESKO
Dr. Mesko is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who returns to his hometown. He completed residency at the Cleveland Clinic and furthered pursued his interest in hip and knee adult reconstructive surgery with a fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center. He trained with many of the leading innovators in minimally invasive techniques, anterior hip replacement, outpatient surgery and complex revision arthroplasty surgery. He also has expertise in robotic assisted hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Mesko values engaging patients in education and active dialogue. Through shared decision making, he partners with patients to customize treatment plans that position them for optimal return to their desired lifestyle.
DANIEL R. MESKO, DO IS A LANSING-AREA NATIVE WHO HAS HAD THE
FOLLOWING TRAINING:
- Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Orthopedic Surgery Internship & Residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
- BS – Applied Health Sciences, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Faculty, McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
- Scored in the top 10% nationwide on medical boards
- Walter C. Mill Award for Excellence in Surgery (2012)
- Publications in the areas of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, hip instability as well as prosthetic joint infection prevention/treatment
MEMBERSHIPS
- Fellow – American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- Fellow – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Michigan Orthopaedic Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
OTHER INTERESTS
- Medical Mission trips including trips to Kenya, Peru and Nicaragua
- Ironman Triathlons, Soccer, Skiing, Fishing