Daniel Koehler, M.D. Titles and Appointments Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Orthopaedic Surgery | Plastic Surgery You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Download Curriculum Vitae Education Medical School Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2012) Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2017), Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Washington University in St. Louis /Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2018), Hand & Upper Extremity Publications Featured Publications Extensor Tendon Centralization of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Using a Synthetic Suture Tape. Do DH, Constantine R, Koehler D, Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2025 Jun Comparison of Z-Lengthening to Fractional Lengthening of Forearm Flexor Tendons: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Analysis. Valencia AA, Do DH, Heineman N, Ahn J, Sammer DM, Koehler DM, J Hand Surg Am 2025 Jun Phalangeal Reaming and Irrigation for Combined Proximal and Distal Phalangeal Osteomyelitis of the Thumb. Franklin A, Valencia A, Do DH, Golden A, Koehler D, J Hand Surg Glob Online 2025 May 7 3 100705 Fractional Lengthening of Forearm Flexor Tendons: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis. Do DH, Heineman N, Crook JL, Ahn J, Sammer DM, Koehler DM, J Hand Surg Am 2024 May Biomechanical Analysis of Headless Compression Screw Versus Tension Band Wiring for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis. Heineman N, Do DH, Ahn J, Sammer DM, Koehler DM, J Hand Surg Am 2024 Feb Risk factors for surgical site infection after surgical treatment of closed distal radial fractures. Crook JL, Pientka W, Zhang AY, Golden A, Koehler D, Sammer D, J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023 Sep 17531934231194672 Elbow Arthritis. Del Core MA, Koehler D, J Hand Surg Am 2023 Jun 48 6 603-611 Evaluation of Radiographic Parameters Following Dorsal Wrist-Spanning Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures to the Second Versus Third Metacarpal. Bradley H, Rodriguez J, Ahn J, Sammer D, Golden A, Koehler D, J Hand Surg Am 2022 May Conversion of Elbow Arthrodesis to Total Elbow Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cutler HS, Heineman N, Hurd A, Koehler D, Bass R, Schacherer T, J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast 2022 6 24715492221108608 Effect of Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1c on Complications Following Elective Hand Surgery. Del Core MA, Benage TC, Ahn J, Koehler D, Sammer D, Golden AS, J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2021 Dec 26 4 618-624 Results 1-10 of 27 1 2 3 Next Last Honors & Awards J. Albert Key Washington University Orthopaedic Society (2018) 6th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Pediatric Orthopaedic Societies/Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting Best Free Paper (2013) Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting Best Poster Presentation (2012) University Founder's Medal for First Honors, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2012) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2011) College of Science Valedictorian, University of Notre Dame (2008) Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Notre Dame (2008) D Magazine Best Doctor2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Professional Associations/Affiliations Active Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (2022) Active Member, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association (2021) Appointed reviewer, The Journal of Hand Surgery (2018) Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021) Fellow American Orthopaedic Association (2025)