Overview
Dr. Danielson is associate dean of clinical affairs at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Danielson also began serving as president of All Children’s Specialty Physicians (ACSP) in 2023, first on an interim basis and then permanently. A clinical professor of surgery, he has chaired the Johns Hopkins All Children's Department of Surgery since 2020 and was interim chair from 2018 to 2020. He specializes in general surgery and was an early adopter of minimally invasive surgical techniques, developing expertise in treating chest wall deformities. Dr. Danielson founded the first fellowship sponsored by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in pediatric surgery and was also instrumental in bringing the National Quality Improvement in Surgery Program to the institution. He was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physician of the year in the 2015 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. He joined the hospital staff in 2008. He retired as a colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2017 after serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Danielson earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester where he also completed the residency program in general surgery through Strong Memorial Hospital. He completed a research fellowship in pediatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University and a clinical fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Children’s, he served as director of pediatric surgical oncology at the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Danielson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Omphalocele, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Danielson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 360, Suite 360, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul D. Danielson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul D. Danielson?
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Is Dr. Paul D. Danielson a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul D. Danielson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Appendicitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Paul D. Danielson specialize in?
While Dr. Paul D. Danielson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Pectus Excavatum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Paul D. Danielson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul D. Danielson has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Paul D. Danielson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul D. Danielson accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul D. Danielson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-4170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AppendectomyDr. Danielson isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Danielson isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
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- EndoscopyDr. Danielson isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- OmphaloceleDr. Danielson isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Danielson isAdvanced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Danielson isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
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- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastroschisisDr. Danielson isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.