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.

Very professional and did not push for surgery.
Sam did the injections
Was very friendly smiled a lot got right to the point made me feel like he was interested in what happened to me
Very personable and informative
Great personality and very informative. I never felt rushed which is a plus. I would recommend this practice, everyone is very nice and helpful
Sam is great
He asked about my husband’s recovery which had greatly impacted my health. Good listening is a skill that he has perfected.
Before my appointment today, I would have given him 5 stars based on my previous appointment with him. But he never came into my appointment this time. I did not see him at all. Instead, his PA Sam evaluated me. She is a capable and nice professional but my appointment was with Dr. Kopolovich not her. If I was being seen instead by his PA, I should have been told that ahead of time. I’ve never had that experience before with your office or any other office.
Very nice and took time explaining - I didn’t feel rushed. Answered questions. My surgery was successful and scars are hardly noticeable.
Professional, compassionate he took his time fully explaining the results of my MRI. We discussed obtains & development a plan of conservative treatment to proceed with currently. I'm very pleased with the care of DR K. I highly recommend him & DR Bryan Jewell.