Dr. Daniel M. Kopolovich, M.D., is a McKeesport Area High School graduate who excelled academically and athletically. He earned a history degree from Princeton University while playing varsity football and completed his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He trained in orthopaedic surgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center, later completing a prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Board-certified, he scored in the 98th percentile on the ABOS Part I Exam.
Dr. Daniel M. Kopolovich, M.D., is a McKeesport Area High School graduate who excelled academically and athletically. He earned a history degree from Princeton University while playing varsity football and completed his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He trained in orthopaedic surgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center, later completing a prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Board-certified, he scored in the 98th percentile on the ABOS Part I Exam.
Dr. Daniel M. Kopolovich, M.D., is a Pittsburgh native, who joined Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in September 2024, specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is a graduate of McKeesport Area High School, he excelled in academics and sports, earning accolades in football, basketball, and track & field. While completing his undergraduate degree in history at Princeton University, he played four years as a defensive back on the varsity football team.
Dr. Kopolovich attended Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he discovered his passion for orthopaedics, working closely with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. His residency training in orthopaedics was at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He served nine years active duty, covering varsity sports at the United States Air Force Academy and he served at Langley Air Force Base, earning a Meritorious Service Medal.
During deployment, Dr. Kopolovich oversaw ground surgical teams and various departments, including but not limited to emergency room, pharmacy, and radiology. During time spent in Virginia, Dr. Kopolovich was also employed at a Level II trauma center for three years, covering complex orthopaedic traumas. After military service, he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, providing orthopaedic coverage for the United States Ski and Snowboard Team. Dr. Kopolovich has numerous publications in long-term outcomes and biomechanical studies in knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy as well as several surgical technique papers.
Board-Certified, he scored in the 98th percentile on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Part I Exam and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine, Dr. Kopolovich focuses on complex knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy, as well as shoulder arthroplasty.
He performs surgeries at in-network hospitals, surgery centers, and accepts most major insurances, including UPMC and Highmark.

Dr. Kopolovich was very personable and explained everything very well with the tear I have in my shoulder, with no pressure on my ultimate surgery decision.
Always a pleasure. He’s the best!
Excellent bedside manner.
Dr. Dan is terrific. Very personable and kind. I couldn't have asked for better care following a terrible knee injury. Great surgeon as well.
Very respectful and patient with my son. He took the time to explain the issues and how to fix it.
Dr Kopolovich is great. He takes the time to listen to you and is very compassionate. I would recommend him to anyone.
Just great. Very personable and available.
Dr Kopolovich has done a tremendous job with all things related to my ACL surgery AND post op.
Dr K is very kind & takes the time to listen! He doesn’t act like he’s in a hurry & is very caring and helpful.
I’m very pleased with Dr. Dan and especially his staff. Samantha is awesome.