Robert J. Daher, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Shoulder and Sports Medicine Specialist
Robert J. Daher, M.D.
Dr. Daher completed his fellowship training at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. He worked closely with the head team physician of the New York Rangers and treated members of NYU’s sports teams.
Dr. Daher currently works as the team physician for two local high schools. As a former competitor in Division I athletics, he has a keen understanding of the demands and expectations of the high-caliber athlete. He has a particular interest in innovative cartilage regeneration and preservation procedures, ligament reconstruction, tendon repair, shoulder reconstruction, and shoulder replacement.
His research has led to presentations at both national and international conferences and has been published in the Journal of Hand Surgery and other national publications.
Services
Dr. Robert Daher offers complete orthopaedic sports medicine care, including arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, and minimally invasive surgery.
His services include management and treatment for:
● Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery● Shoulder Arthroscopy● Knee Arthroscopy● Total Shoulder Replacement● Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement● CT/MRI guided patient specific instrumentation for joint replacements of the shoulder and knee● Sports Medicine injuries● Pediatric and Adult Fracture Care● Back and Neck Pain● General Orthopaedic Care
EDUCATION & TRAINING
● Fellowship (2011-2012)Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryNYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Division of Sports MedicineNew York, NY
● Residency (2006-2011)Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryNorth Shore – Long Island Jewish Health SystemNew Hyde Park, NY
● Internship (2005-2006)Department of General SurgeryNew York-Presbyterian Hospital; Weill Cornell Medical CenterNew York, NY
● Medical Education (May 2005)Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NYState University of New YorkDoctor of Medicine
● Undergraduate (May 2001)Binghamton University, Binghamton, NYState University of New YorkBachelor of Science, Psychobiology
LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
● State of New York, 2007● State of Connecticut, 2014● Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
● The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine● American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons● Connecticut Orthopaedic Society● Fairfield County Medical Association
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
● Lighthouse Surgical Center● New Milford Hospital● Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Danbury Hospital, Danbury Connecticut (2014 – Present)● Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Danbury Surgical Center, Danbury, Connecticut (2014 – Present)
AWARDS
● Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022● Connecticut Magazine Top Doc’s 2021● Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2021● Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2020 – 6% of all US Board Certified Physicians● Vitals Patient Choice Award● Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award● Healthgrades Honor Roll● American Society for Surgery of the Hand Best Poster Presentation (Annual Meeting – 2010)● Eastern Orthopaedics Association Resident/Fellow Paper Award (Annual Meeting – 2009)
● Upstate Medical University, State University of New York Dean’s Letter of Commendation for Outstanding Academic Performance (2002)● Upstate Medical University, State University of New York Rheumatology Preceptorship: Scholarship Recipient (2002)● Upstate Medical University, State University of New York Honorable Mention: Bruce Dearing Writing Competition, Center for Bioethics and Humanities (2004)● Binghamton University, State University of New York Mens Sana In Corpore Sano: Outstanding Scholar Athlete award (2000)● Golden Key National Honor Society (2000)