Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder & Elbow
Lexington, KY
4.9
1293 Ratings
431 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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Great Dr. Thought he was courteous and answered all my questions.
Jun-2025
Very friendly. Informative. Took time to talk, discuss options. Offered suggestions and options.
Jun-2025
I may be quick to judge, but I think I have found someone who listens to what I have say. He offers reasonable options too.
Jun-2025
Easy and quick to get an appointment. Very courteous and patient. He did an amazing job with my shoulder surgery!
Jun-2025
Dr. Hackett was very patient with listening to my issues and how I was feeling. He took the time to explain what he felt was going on and what he thought was the best corrective action for my issues. I could not be more pleased with my first appointment with him.
Jun-2025
He is the BEST. You can tell he really cares about his patients. And he is handsome too.😉
Jun-2025
I’ve never had a a Dr. that made me feel more comfortable and relaxed with than Dr. Hackett! He’s friendly, considerate, and extremely confident! He is never in a hurry and always asks if I have any questions or concerns! Just a super doctor!
Jun-2025
Dr. Hackett did my rotator cuff, now he’s doing a reverse shoulder replacement on the other shoulder, he did an excellent job on the first and I am sure the second will be the same.
Jun-2025
Great surgeon,.makes you feel comfortable
Jun-2025
Tip top shoulder doc, very lucky to have Dr. Hackett as my surgeon. Very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you!
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.
Great Dr. Thought he was courteous and answered all my questions.
Very friendly. Informative. Took time to talk, discuss options. Offered suggestions and options.
I may be quick to judge, but I think I have found someone who listens to what I have say. He offers reasonable options too.
Easy and quick to get an appointment. Very courteous and patient. He did an amazing job with my shoulder surgery!
Dr. Hackett was very patient with listening to my issues and how I was feeling. He took the time to explain what he felt was going on and what he thought was the best corrective action for my issues. I could not be more pleased with my first appointment with him.
He is the BEST. You can tell he really cares about his patients. And he is handsome too.😉
I’ve never had a a Dr. that made me feel more comfortable and relaxed with than Dr. Hackett! He’s friendly, considerate, and extremely confident! He is never in a hurry and always asks if I have any questions or concerns! Just a super doctor!
Dr. Hackett did my rotator cuff, now he’s doing a reverse shoulder replacement on the other shoulder, he did an excellent job on the first and I am sure the second will be the same.
Great surgeon,.makes you feel comfortable
Tip top shoulder doc, very lucky to have Dr. Hackett as my surgeon. Very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you!