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Daniel Keefe, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Daniel Keefe, MD
4.8 207 Ratings
Accepts new patients
age-group-adults-color Treats adults

Contact

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Phone Number
858-554-7980

Expertise

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • English

Biography

Daniel Keefe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine. In practice since 2004, Dr. Keefe has clinical interests in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, shoulder instability, rotator cuff repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It is his goal to provide his patients with state-of-the-art techniques and facilities to help them recover quickly and effectively.


In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Keefe conducts research in traumatic sports injuries and serves as an instructor for the San Diego Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Foundation.


Dr. Keefe has experience providing care to amateur and recreational athletes, as well as multiple professional and college sports teams. He is currently a team physician for the PGA event at Torrey Pines, The Farmers Insurance Open. Previously, he provided medical services for Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros; the National Football League’s Houston Texans; the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks; The University of Houston; and Texas Southern University.


In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, also a physician, and their two children. He stays fit by exercising and participating in sports with his kids.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, 2012
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedics, 2006

Medical Education

  • Georgetown University Medical Center, MD, 1998

Internships

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, General Surgery, 1999

Residencies

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003

Fellowships

  • Baylor College of Medicine, Sports Medicine, 2004

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