Daniel C. Farber, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Attending Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Attending Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital
Attending Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgery, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Attending Physician, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
Associate Core Lead, Penn Achilles Tendinopathy Center of Research Translation - Tissue Core
PSOM Medical Student Applicant Interviewer, Perelman School of Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, 6100
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-829-5973
Fax: 215-829-5002
Fax: 215-829-5002
Links
The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Orthopaedic Association
The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Orthopaedic Association
Education:
BA
Dartmouth College, 1992.
MD (Medicine)
University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1997.
Permanent linkBA
Dartmouth College, 1992.
MD (Medicine)
University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1997.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Total Ankle ReplacementHallux Valgus (Bunion) Correction
Arthroscopy of the Ankle
Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Sports injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Achilles Tendon Disorders
Cavus Foot
Flatfoot
Description of Research Expertise
Achilles Tendon Disorders - Clinical and Basic Science ResearchFootwear patterns
Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle
Bone Grafting for Foot and Ankle Procedures
Hallux Valgus Correction
Selected Publications
Tamburro MK, Bonilla KA, Shetye SS, Leahy TP, Eekhoff JD, Kim MS, Petucci C, Tobias JW, Farber DC, Soslowsky LJ.: Moderate- and High-Speed Treadmill Running Exercise Have Minimal Impact on Rat Achilles Tendon. J Orthop Res Dec 2024.Lee W, Prat D, Chao W, Farber DC, Wang C, Wapner KL.: The Efficiency of Highly Porous β-Tricalcium Phosphate With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Midfoot Joint Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Spec Nov 2023.
Dan Prat, M.D. Yosef Sourugeon, M.D. Brandon A. Haghverdian, M.D. Wonyong Lee, M.D. Keith L. Wapner, M.D. Daniel C. Farber, M.D.: “In-Situ” Joint Preparation Technique for 1st Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis: A retrospective comparative review of 388 cases. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 62(5):855-861, September 2023 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2023.05.004.
Daniel Farber MD and Brandon Haghverdian MD: Physical Examination and Imaging of the Achilles Tendon Chapter. The Achilles Tendon. Samuel B. Adams (eds.). Springer Nature, 2023.
Liu GT, Chhabra A, Dayton MJ, Dayton PD, Duke WJ, Farber DM, Hatch DJ, Kile D, Koay J, McAleer JP, Raissi A, Raspovic KM, Santrock RD, Taylor RP, VanPelt MD, Wukich DK.: One- and Two-Year Analysis of a Five-Year Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Triplanar First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis With Early Weightbearing for Symptomatic Hallux Valgus. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 61(6):1308-1316, November 2022 Notes: In Press.
Lee W, MacDonald J, Prat D, Chao W, Farber DC, Wapner KL.: Midfoot Joint Arthrodesis Using Compression Plate With Lag Screw Augmenting With Highly Porous β-Tricalcium Phosphate and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate. Foot Ankle Spec Oct 2022.
Prat D, Haghverdian BA, Pridgen EM, Lee W, Wapner KL, Chao W, Farber DC.: High complication rates following revision first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: a retrospective analysis of 79 cases. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg Jan 2022.
Farber DC, Ellis SJ, Adams SB, Veljkovic A, Cardoso DV, Rider C, Danilkowicz R.: Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures: From Bracing Treatment to Complex Reconstruction. Instr Course Lect 2022.
Lee W, Prat D, Wapner KL, Farber DC, Chao W.: Comparison of 4 Different Fixation Strategies for Midfoot Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Comparative Study. Foot Ankle Spec Aug 2021.
Elattar O, Christophersen CM, Farber D.: Pain and Complications Following Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Harvested From the Iliac Crest in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Spec Jun 2021.