Orthopaedics
Daniel Oakes, M.D.
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC; Director, USC Joint Replacement Program
Dr. Daniel A. Oakes is a professor and associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, serving as Director of the USC Joint Replacement Program in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, with extensive experience in primary and revision total hip and knee replacements, hip resurfacing, and procedures using porous metal technology for complex revisions. He frequently treats osteoarthritis of the hip and kn
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1997
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) — Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2003-2004
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997-2003
- University of California, Los Angeles — Internship, General Surgery
Peer Recognition
2011-2014 (4 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, USC Joint Replacement Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Keck Hospital of USC
- Adventist Health Glendale
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
25+ years in practice