Daniel S. Horwitz
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

Dr. Daniel S. Horwitz

Orthopedics
Geisinger Health System
GMC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
Geisinger Health System
GMC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Daniel Scott Horwitz, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Horwitz is the chief of Trauma for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute. Dr. Horwitz received his medical degree from Washington University, St. Louis. He completed his internship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and his residency at Columbia University Medical Center. In addition, he completed a fellowship in trauma at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Horwitz specializes in unstable pelvic and acetabular fractures, complex articular injuries and nonunions/osteomyelitis. He leads one of the largest orthopaedic trauma teams in the country, providing care at three Level II trauma centers and at one Level I center. Dr. Horwitz has published extensively on aspects of orthopaedic trauma, ranging from fracture fixation and early evaluation of geriatric patients to health system issues, including efficiency and medical legal questions. He currently supervises two international trauma research fellows, actively teaches orthopaedic residents and lectures nationally and internationally on all aspects of orthopaedic trauma. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Horwitz enjoys visiting Scotland, and his favorite food is sushi. He spends much of his time with 3 dogs, 5 cats and 70 chickens.

Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Washington University School Of Medicine, 1990 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Columbia University Medical Center, 1995
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in UT
Fellowships
U. of Utah Hospital and Clinics, 1996
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

GMC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 570-271-6541
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


78 Total Publications

Incidence, Impact, and Complications of Short Cephalomedullary Nail Toggling in Patients with Wide Femoral Medullary Canal.
Incidence, Impact, and Complications of Short Cephalomedullary Nail Toggling in Patients with Wide Femoral Medullary Canal.
Journal: Journal of clinical medicine
Published: April 27, 2025
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