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Daniel Koehler, M.D.

Daniel Koehler, M.D.

Titles and Appointments

Assistant Professor

School
Medical School
Department
Orthopaedic Surgery | Plastic Surgery

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  • Biography
  • 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

    Star 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
  • 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 Doctor
      2021, 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)