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.
Takes him time Explains everything throughly
Great experience Dr took his time at appointments and results of my recovery are good
Dr. Dan is highly qualified and excellent in his care and support of all of his patients.
Always a great visit with Dr. K.! I would recommend him to anyone.
Sam was the one who took care of me and she was awesome but I didn’t get to see that good looking Dr Kopolovich 🤣
Very professional. Very personable. Listened to my story. Understood my issues. Explained my situation & effectively dealt with it. (knee pain) Definitely recommend him & this practice which runs quite efficiently & smoothly. All in all it was an exceptional medical experience.
Dr Kopolovich is tremendous. Highly recommended!
Dr Kopolovich is a very caring doctor. You feel he really cares to help guide you thru your questions and best guides you for a plan.
Dr. K really listened to my issues and was willing to work with me since I didn't want surgery at this time.
Exceptionally thorough. He has a kind demeanor, and answered all my post-operative questions to my satisfaction.