Daniel Markowicz, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon
About Dr. Markowicz
Dr. Daniel Markowicz specializes in hip and knee reconstruction, including both primary and revision total joint replacements. He utilizes robotics and computer assisted technology during surgery to help his patients recover more quickly so they can get back to their normal state of health. Dr. Markowicz's goal is to provide a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan for each patient, and he believes patient education is of paramount importance throughout the process. Utilizing his extensive orthopedic training, the latest surgical techniques, and current research available, Dr. Markowicz strives to provide the best possible medical care for his patients.
Dr. Markowicz is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in orthopedic hip and knee replacement. He attended Washington University in St. Louis for his undergraduate degree and then completed his medical training at The Ohio State University. He then moved from the midwest to New York and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a division of Einstein-Montefiore. After residency, he received his fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Special Expertise
Hip and knee disorders
Surgery for arthritis
Robotic joint replacement surgery
Minimally invasive total joint replacement
Hip resurfacing
Partial knee replacement
Revision hip and knee replacement
Fractures and trauma of the hip and knee
Post-traumatic reconstruction
Avascular necrosis
Procedures
Hip:
Total hip replacement
Anterior total hip replacement
Robotic hip replacement
Revision hip replacement
Hip resurfacing
Hip core decompression
Knee:
Total knee replacement
Robotic partial knee replacement (unicompartmental and patellofemoral)
Robotic total knee replacement
Revision knee replacement
Patient Stories
Patient ratings for Dr. Markowicz
Insurance
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon (excluding OMNIA)
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
EmblemHealth Medicare
EmblemHealth Select Care
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Medicare Part B
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
UnitedHealthcare Medicare HMO
UnitedHealthcare Medicare PPO
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2021, 2022
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2021, 2022
Education
BS, Washington University in St. Louis
MD, The Ohio State University
Internship: Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, 2004
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, 2008
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2009
State Licensure
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English, SpanishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Markowicz
Selected Journal Articles
Markowicz D, Newman JM, Kim SJ, Plymale M, Lovy A. Long Gamma nail versus short Gamma nail in the treatment of stable intertrochanteric fractures: is it worth it? A cost benefit analysis and a systematic review. Current Orthopaedic Practice 2014; 25(4):347-351.
Research
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of , Dr. Markowicz reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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