Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder and Sports Medicine Specialist
About Dr. Daher
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.
Biography
Robert J. Daher, M.D. completed his internship in surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. After an orthopedic residency at North Shore-LIJ Medical Center, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Daher has worked closely with the head team physician of the New York Rangers. In addition, he treated members of NYU’s sports teams and covered performances for the Alvin Ailey professional dance company. 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 in addition to 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
Training and Education
Fellowship (2011-2012)
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Division of Sports Medicine
New York, NYResidency (2006-2011)
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System
New Hyde Park, NYInternship (2005-2006)
Department of General Surgery
New York-Presbyterian Hospital; Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, NYMedical Education (May 2005)
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
State University of New York
Doctor of MedicineUndergraduate (May 2001)
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, PsychobiologyLicensure and Board Certification
- State of New York, 2007
- State of Connecticut, 2014
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Affiliations
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
Hospital Appointments
- 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)
Sports Team Affiliations
- Associate Team Physician, The New York Rangers Hockey Team
- Team Doctor, Brookfield High School
- Team Doctor, New Fairfield High School
Society Memberships
- The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Connecticut Orthopedic Society
- Fairfield County Medical Association
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