Dr. Daniel Kaplan honored as NYU Orthopedic “Faculty Teacher of the Year”

Posted on: September 2nd, 2025 by Our Team

NYU Langone Orthopedics has recognized Daniel J. Kaplan, MD, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist, with its Faculty Teacher of the Year award at the department’s annual graduation celebration. The honor is determined by the chief residents and acknowledges the faculty member whose teaching has the greatest impact on orthopedic trainees—particularly those advancing to fellowship training.

Dr. Kaplan’s academic work focuses on evidence-based care for shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow injuries and on advancing minimally invasive techniques through clinical research. His role as a teacher complements his clinical practice at NYU Langone’s Cobble Hill location in Brooklyn, where he treats athletes and active individuals using both non-operative and operative approaches tailored to each patient’s goals.

This recognition reflects Dr. Kaplan’s sustained involvement in resident and fellow education—leading case discussions, supervising surgical technique, and mentoring research that informs day-to-day patient care. By emphasizing clinical reasoning, meticulous technique, and outcomes measurement, he helps prepare the next generation of orthopedic surgeons to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Patients seeking specialized sports medicine and shoulder care in Brooklyn can schedule consultations with Dr. Kaplan to discuss individualized treatment options based on the latest evidence and surgical advances.