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Daniel J. Hackett, M.D.
Kentucky Bone & Joint Surgeons
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder & Elbow
Lexington, KY
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
1.3K Ratings
480 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.
4.9
1.3K Ratings
480 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.
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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.
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Dr. Hackett is an excellent surgeon with bedside manner to match. At my appointment today, he listened to me and came up with a game plan. I felt taken care of.
Dr. Hackett was able to see me quickly after a bad injury and schedule surgery promptly. I was so thankful. I am much improved and on the road to recovery.
Great doctor very knowledgeable and great surgeon
Dr. Hackett was one of the best I have ever experienced. Attentive, professional and caring. I felt confident that what he wanted to do would yield a good outcome. It was a good experience.
Very professional
A top notch doctor . My other doctor could learn a few people skills from him
Wonderful surgeon and great listener !
Excellent Doctor!
He was courteous and friendly and hepresiscribed a shot for me to help me while I was there to help me help me while today to help me while I was there to help me while I was there to help me rest while I was there to help me relax while was there to help me while I was there to help me while I was there.
Reviewed the root cause of the shoulder issues. Reviewed path forward options clearly. A Good listener to patient's concerns and discussed treatment options.