Dr. Daniel Acevedo, M.D., is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced subspecialty training in complex Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Serving Los Angeles County, the Conejo Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley, Dr. Acevedo has more than 18 years of experience and is recognized by his peers as an expert in shoulder care. He is an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, contributing to multiple committees, and frequently lectures and teaches on shoulder surgery across the United States. As one of the few surgeons in Southern California performing revision shoulder arthroplasty, Dr. Acevedo is highly skilled in addressing complex shoulder conditions.
This video introduces Dr. Daniel Acevedo, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Acevedo shares his professional philosophy, medical background, and his approach to patient care.
- Philosophy of Care: Dr. Acevedo emphasizes that he treats every patient like family. He prioritizes non-operative treatments-such as physical therapy, PRP, and biologic therapies-reserving surgery as a last resort.
- Medical Background: Inspired by his father, an ER doctor, Dr. Acevedo pursued his education at UC Irvine and completed his residency at USC. He further refined his expertise during a fellowship at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, which he describes as the "mecca of shoulder and elbow surgery".
- Surgical Approach: When surgery is necessary, Dr. Acevedo utilizes minimally invasive techniques, including small incisions for total shoulder replacements. He notes that 85-90% of his patients are treated on an outpatient basis.
- Recovery and Education: A significant portion of his practice is dedicated to patient education, particularly regarding nutritional status to reduce complications and the importance of accelerated rehabilitation to restore function quickly.
Dr. Acevedo concludes by encouraging anyone experiencing persistent shoulder pain to seek a professional diagnosis early rather than ignoring the symptoms.
