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M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and serves as the Assistant Dean for Career Advisement at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He is also the Head of the Hand Surgery Division within the Orthopedic Surgery department. His academic career has been dedicated to orthopedic surgery with a particular focus on hand surgery, musculoskeletal infections, and orthopedic education.
Dr. Wongworawat received all his academic qualifications from Loma Linda University - a BA and BS in 1992, followed by his MD in 1996. His educational background provided the foundation for his specialization in orthopedic surgery with particular expertise in hand surgery and musculoskeletal infections.
His research interests span multiple critical areas in orthopedics including surgical outcomes, health disparities, musculoskeletal infections, and orthopedic education. Wongworawat has been particularly active in examining how social vulnerability indexes relate to surgical care access, the impact of lifestyle factors on orthopedic outcomes, and innovations in orthopedic education and training methodologies. His work often bridges clinical practice with broader healthcare system issues, particularly regarding equity in surgical care.
With over 122 publications spanning from 1994 to 2025, Wongworawat's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving topics in orthopedics. His recent work shows increasing focus on health disparities, the application of new technologies in orthopedics, surgical education innovations, and the social determinants of orthopedic outcomes. The breadth of his publications - including articles, editorials, book chapters, and reviews - reflects his comprehensive approach to advancing the field through multiple channels of scholarly communication.
- Educator of the Year - Awarded by the graduating orthopaedic residents, LLU (2007)
Dr. Wongworawat's editorial leadership is evident through his extensive involvement with Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), where he has served as an editor for numerous publications. His activities include membership on the LLU SM Administrative Dean's Council and various committees related to student affairs and academic development. His research projects have focused on areas such as percutaneous trigger finger release safety and distal radius fracture fixation stability.
As Head of the Hand Surgery Division, he oversees clinical and educational programs in this specialty area. His leadership roles as Assistant Dean for Career Advisement and division head demonstrate his commitment to both educational excellence and clinical innovation within the orthopedic field.
