Dr. Daniel Mesko is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the hip and knee.
Dr. Daniel Mesko is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the hip and knee.
Dr. Daniel Mesko is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who returns to his hometown. He completed residency at the Cleveland Clinic and furthered pursued his interest in hip and knee adult reconstructive surgery with a fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center. He trained with many of the leading innovators in minimally invasive techniques, outpatient surgery and complex revision arthroplasty surgery. Dr. Mesko values engaging patients in education and active dialogue. Through shared decision making, he partners with patients to customize treatment plans that position them for optimal return to their desired lifestyle.
Daniel R. Mesko, DO, Is A Lansing-area Native Who Has Had The Following Training:
Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery Internship & Residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
BS – Applied Health Sciences, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Academic Appointments, Certifications:
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Awards And Publications:
Scored in the top 10% nationwide on medical boards
Walter C. Mill Award for Excellence in Surgery (2012)
Publications in the areas of hip instability as well as prosthetic joint infection prevention/treatment
Memberships:
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
Hospital Affiliations:
McLaren Greater Lansing
McLaren Orthopedic Hospital
Sparrow Hospital
Red Cedar Surgery Center

He is a great doctor and is easy to talk to.
Dr. Mesko is an excellent surgeon. He answered all of my questions & explained each step of the surgery & recovery process. He is very personable and understanding! Thank you for giving me my life back and taking the severe pain away!
Very thorough and explained things in words so I could understand them. Would definitely recommend him and this office.
My knees are wonderful. Thank you
Very personable and honest with news that a patient may not want to hear.
Dr. Mesko gave me options to relieve the pain in my hip and gave me a form to follow-up on how the procedure I chose worked for me.
ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS.
Awesome doctor! So many at my complex were surprised by my recovery time. After 4 months after surgery, I have returned to line dancing! I highly recommend him.
Dr. Mesko was so helpful and knowledgeable. Told me things no other doctor has said about my knee. Made me feel very at ease. He made me feel like I was his most important patient.
R. Mesko was kind & took the time I needed to talk about immediate options & what can be done in the future.