Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder & Elbow
Lexington, KY
4.9
1.3K Ratings
444 Comments
Dr. Daniel Hackett is fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery, and his clinical interests include arthroscopic and open management of complex shoulder and elbow issues. He places great emphasis on patient-directed care.
Dr. Daniel Hackett is fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery, and his clinical interests include arthroscopic and open management of complex shoulder and elbow issues. He places great emphasis on patient-directed care.
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Pleasant to see him. Relieved my mind today abit what is going on with my leg. I should have made appointment before I fix.
Aug-2025
Awesome Doctor who actually listen to me and not try to dismiss me
Aug-2025
Was very impressed
Aug-2025
Dr. Hackett gave clear explanations and exhibits a kind manner.
Aug-2025
Dr. Hackett is the only doc I trust with my injuries because he is the best, way better than the docs at the VA. Highly recommend him to anyone needing quality, professional care.
Jul-2025
Dr.Hackett is a very good Dr and surgeon by my standards he is very thoughtful and trustworthy highly recommended
Jul-2025
Awesome Dr
Jul-2025
Dr. Hackett has done both of my shoulders, this last one was a reverse shoulder replacement. My pain was elevated thanks to such a wonderful surgeon!
Jul-2025
Awesome Dr.
Jul-2025
Great doctor in surgeon! Anyone I spoke with, about five people, in the healthcare industry about Dr. Hackett has nothing tbut good things to say about him. That is also what I experienced, would recommend him to anyone!
Dr. Daniel Hackett grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University, where he played wide receiver for the varsity football team. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Afterward, he pursued an additional year of training as a fellow in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center.
Dr. Hackett places great emphasis on patient-directed care. He believes that taking the time to develop a relationship with each patient ensures that both he and the patient can work together to develop an informed decision, and ultimately, a great outcome. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and open management of complex shoulder and elbow issues. His expertise involves arthroscopic management of rotator cuff tears and instability, shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse total shoulder replacement and revision treatment for painful and infected shoulder replacements. He also spent a great deal of his training focusing on the surgical management of some less common shoulder abnormalities, such as scapular winging and sternoclavicular joint abnormalities.
Dr. Hackett's research interests include outcomes in primary and failed shoulder replacement and the management of infection following shoulder replacement.
Dr. Hackett lives in Lexington. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, fitness, sports, the outdoors, music and travel.
Pleasant to see him. Relieved my mind today abit what is going on with my leg. I should have made appointment before I fix.
Awesome Doctor who actually listen to me and not try to dismiss me
Was very impressed
Dr. Hackett gave clear explanations and exhibits a kind manner.
Dr. Hackett is the only doc I trust with my injuries because he is the best, way better than the docs at the VA. Highly recommend him to anyone needing quality, professional care.
Dr.Hackett is a very good Dr and surgeon by my standards he is very thoughtful and trustworthy highly recommended
Awesome Dr
Dr. Hackett has done both of my shoulders, this last one was a reverse shoulder replacement. My pain was elevated thanks to such a wonderful surgeon!
Awesome Dr.
Great doctor in surgeon! Anyone I spoke with, about five people, in the healthcare industry about Dr. Hackett has nothing tbut good things to say about him. That is also what I experienced, would recommend him to anyone!