The local experts at The Bone & Joint Center, a leading orthopedic practice in the region, have observed a significant uptick in injuries correlating with the surging popularity of pickleball. This trend mirrors recent findings from insurance carriers and analysts, indicating a parallel increase in pickleball-related injuries on a national scale. In response to the growing concern, the practice's experts have formulated comprehensive guidelines aimed at promoting safety and injury prevention among pickleball enthusiasts.
DANIEL T.
PHELAN, M.D.
Specialties
Arthroscopy
Sports Medicine
Knee
Shoulder
Locations
Albany
Latham
Malta
About
Dr. Daniel Phelan is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose interests include complex reconstructions of the knee and shoulder, knee replacement, arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, and orthopaedic trauma and fracture care.
Dr. Phelan is a native of Albany and a graduate of Shaker High School. He enjoys running and spending time with his wife and three children. He is the team physician at several local high schools and colleges, including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Colonie Central High School.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biology: Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- Doctor of Medicine: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Knee and Sports Medicine Fellowship: San Diego Knee and Sports Medicine Research
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Albany Medical College, 1998
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Eastern Orthopaedic Association
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Royal Society of Groates
Awards
- Recognized as "Best Doctors in the Capital Region," 2011-2012
Staff Appointments
- Albany Medical College: Clinical Assistant Professor
- Albany Medical Center: Division Chief, Sports Medicine
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Clinical Instructor
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
- St. Peter’s Hospital
Team Affiliations
- Chula Vista High School
- Colonie Central High School
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
News
Patient Reviews
- “Dr. Phelan has a great bedside manner, very helpful.”– Alexander D.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Phelan is excellent and very informative.”– Tim B.Patient Rating:
- “Very knowledgeable and helpful, encouraged to ask question and concerns about upcoming procedures. Highly recommend to others, provider very reassuring and makes patients comfortable about future procedures.”– Nicholas S.Patient Rating: