Daniel C. Wilson, MD

Dr. Daniel C. Wilson, M.D., is board eligible for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wilson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He attended medical school at Albany Medical College in upstate New York. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, working at one of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in the state for five years. Following this, he completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School. There, he gained extensive experience in partial and total knee replacements, anterior and posterior hip replacements, complex joint revisions, as well as computer navigation and robotic-assisted surgeries.

Dr. Wilson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

In his spare time, Dr. Wilson enjoys spending time with his wife, Caroline, and their labradoodle, Pippin.

His hobbies and interests include reading, running, hiking outdoors with his wife and dog, and playing music.

Daniel C. Wilson, MD, came to practice medicine later than most. Initially aspiring to become a teacher, he studied English in college. However, a sports injury shortly after graduation led him to explore the field of medicine.

“I saw first-hand how surgery can restore function and improve someone’s quality of life, and I credit my time as a patient with my decision to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery,” he recalls.

This revelation became most evident during his joint replacement rotation in residency.

“Seeing patients who were previously debilitated by arthritis pain walking into the clinic after a joint replacement was extremely rewarding,” says Dr. Wilson.

Practicing medicine also allows him to continue his passion for education.

“People are very curious when it comes to their joint replacement, and rightly so. Whether it be questions about the surgery itself, their implants, or their recovery, I take great pride in helping guide them through this process,” he states.