Daniel Sucato

Dr. Daniel Sucato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and an active staff member at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. He specializes in pediatric orthopaedics, with a focus on spinal deformity, hip conditions, and femoroacetabular impingement. His clinical expertise includes thoracoscopic spine approaches and adolescent hip dysplasia treatment using the Ganz periacetabular osteotomy.

Education: Graduated magna cum laude from Canisius College, earned a medical degree and Master of Science in Biophysics from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine. Completed residencies and fellowships in general surgery, orthopaedics, and basic science research. Served as an International Traveling Fellow for the Scoliosis Research Society in 2003, collaborating globally on spinal research and surgeries.

Research Interests: Prioritizes spinal deformity correction, hip preservation, and advancements in pediatric orthopaedic techniques. His work emphasizes surgical outcomes, biomechanics, and quality-of-life improvements for patients with conditions like scoliosis and hip dysplasia.

Publications: Over 273 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as vertebral column resection, implant constructs for scoliosis, and FAI surgery outcomes. Recent work includes studies on spinal fusion infection prevention and bilateral vertebral body tethering.

Affiliations: Member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Scoliosis Research Society, and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Actively contributes to multi-institutional research initiatives and clinical trials.