Dr. Daniel Alexander is the founder of Finger Lakes Bone and Joint and Open MRI of the Finger Lakes. Dr. Alexander sold the practice and the Open MRI to Rochester Regional Health in 2016. Born and raised in Buffalo and a former Lieutenant in the Buffalo Fire Department, Dr. Alexander received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His orthopedic training was completed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alexander specializes in joint replacement surgery, sports surgery, including arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee and rotator cuff repair. He also specializes in orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, and takes care of many work related injuries. In 2022, he joined Auburn Orthopedic Specialists Practice (AOS) that is affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital. While there, he will continue to provide high-level orthopedic care as part of an active and growing orthopedic group. Dr. Alexander resides locally with his wife Gail and his four children.
As a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Daniel Alexander stays on the cutting edge of Orthopedic care in the Finger Lakes. Besides being an Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Alexander's personal passion is helping the underprivileged.
Most recently Newark-Wayne Hospital has named their E.R. department after Dr. Daniel Alexander. Dr. Alexander made the largest donation in the history of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital --- and the hospital has named its new emergency department in his honor. The hospital is paying tribute to one of the community's most respected and accomplished physicians. Dr. Alexander recently started a scholarship at the University at Buffalo Medical School, his alma mater which allows students from the inner city to attend UB Medical School. He and his wife Gail also helped build a new community center in Seneca Babcock, his childhood neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. He was also involved in the building of Geneva, NY Boys and Girls Club.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Residency – Henry Ford Hospital Orthopedics (2004)
Internship – Henry Ford Hospital (2000)
Medical School – University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine (1999)
Undergraduate School – State University Of New York At Buffalo (1995)
Awards/ Accomplishments
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Has performed most ROSA robotic total knee replacements in NY State
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Chair, UB's Boldly Buffalo Campaign
Chair of Orthopedics, Rochester Regional Health Eastern Region
Inventor of the Year 2001 Intramedullary Nail
Top one percentage for Orthopedic surgery by volume
Memberships & Affiliations
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member