Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder & Elbow
Lexington, KY
4.9
1.3K Ratings
437 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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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!
Jul-2025
Dr. Hackett and his staff are absolutely top of the line in everything they do from office visit to the operating room they’re awesome. I highly recommend Dr. Hackett and his staff definitely a five star surgeon doctor and all around
Jul-2025
Dr Hackett is so kind and patient.
Jul-2025
Outstanding in every way! A consummate and knowledgeable professional who’s great at what he does! I highly recommend!
Jul-2025
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!
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.
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!
Dr. Hackett and his staff are absolutely top of the line in everything they do from office visit to the operating room they’re awesome. I highly recommend Dr. Hackett and his staff definitely a five star surgeon doctor and all around
Dr Hackett is so kind and patient.
Outstanding in every way! A consummate and knowledgeable professional who’s great at what he does! I highly recommend!
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!