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Orthopedic Hand Specialist
Dr. Daniel Gittings is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery. He specializes in comprehensive fingertip to shoulder musculoskeletal care and is experienced treating both upper and lower extremity trauma. He cares for adult and pediatric patients with degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions affecting peripheral nerves and brachial plexus, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints.
Affiliations
- Orthopedic Specialty Institute
- Hoag Orthopedic Institute
- St. Joseph Hospital Orange
- Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Education
- Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship – University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency – University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Medical School – Boston University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate – Providence College
Background
Dr. Gittings graduated from Providence College summa cum laude, with the highest grade point average in his concentration, double majoring in both Biology and Chemistry. During medical school at Boston University, Dr. Gittings was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and graduated cum laude.
While at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Gittings excelled in providing high quality patient care and was selected by Penn’s world renowned faculty to serve as a Chief Resident, a leader of his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. During his time at Penn, Dr. Gittings also served as the Editor in Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. Additionally he was awarded multiple grants and a post-doctoral fellowship while becoming an expert at tendon injury and healing.
After becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Gittings also gained greater expertise in upper extremity surgery. During his Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Southern California, Dr. Gittings refined his techniques while working with international experts in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
Dr. Gittings is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has authored dozens of scientific papers and has presented his research at both national and international meetings.
Dr. Gittings is contracted with most insurance companies, including workers’ compensation insurance. Dr. Gittings is currently accepting new patient consults and referrals. To schedule an appointment at either his Irvine or Orange offices, please call (714) 937-2168
Hospital Affiliations
Proud to Be Part of World-Class Teams
Hoag Orthopaedic Institute
St. Joseph Hospital Orange
