DANIEL R. MESKO,
DO
BOARD CERTIFIED & FELLOWSHIP TRAINED
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
ABOUT DR. MESKO
Dr. Mesko is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who returns to his hometown. He completed residency at the Cleveland Clinic and furthered pursued his interest in hip and knee adult reconstructive surgery with a fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center. He trained with many of the leading innovators in minimally invasive techniques, anterior hip replacement, outpatient surgery and complex revision arthroplasty surgery. He also has expertise in robotic assisted hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Mesko values engaging patients in education and active dialogue. Through shared decision making, he partners with patients to customize treatment plans that position them for optimal return to their desired lifestyle.
DANIEL R. MESKO, DO IS A LANSING-AREA NATIVE WHO HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING TRAINING:
Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee Fellowship, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery Internship & Residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
BS – Applied Health Sciences, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021
Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Faculty, McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Scored in the top 10% nationwide on medical boards
Walter C. Mill Award for Excellence in Surgery (2012)
Publications in the areas of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, hip instability as well as prosthetic joint infection prevention/treatment
MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow - American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Fellow - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Michigan Orthopaedic Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
McLaren Greater Lansing
Sparrow Hospital
Red Cedar Surgery Center
OTHER INTERESTS
Medical Mission trips including trips to Kenya, Peru and Nicaragua
Ironman Triathlons, Soccer, Skiing, Fishing