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Daniel Acevedo, MD

Specialties

  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
NPI1184856122
LanguagesEnglish, SpanishHabla Español
Philosophy of care

Dr. Acevedo is committed to evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge treatments for shoulder and elbow conditions.

Expertise

A Southern California native, Dr. Acevedo completed his undergraduate and medical school training at UC Irvine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received multiple awards for scholastic and clinical excellence. He brings deep expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery, including minimally invasive replacements and complex upper extremity reconstruction.

Key takeaways

  • Daniel Acevedo, MD: Shoulder & Elbow Specialist at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • MD from UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine.
  • Sees patients at Encino and Thousand Oaks.
  • Focus areas include shoulder and elbow replacements, arthroscopy, and instability procedures.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Advanced training in shoulder surgery.

A Southern California native, Dr. Acevedo completed his undergraduate and medical school training at UC Irvine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received multiple awards for scholastic and clinical excellence. He brings deep expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery, including minimally invasive replacements and complex upper extremity reconstruction.

Education

Medical Degree
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles (Administrative Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia

Certifications

  • Board-certified orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgeon

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Herman Epstein Award (top senior resident in his class)
  • Multiple awards for scholastic and clinical excellence
Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Shoulder and elbow replacements
  • Arthroscopy
  • Instability procedures
  • Upper extremity fracture management
  • Rotator cuff repairs
  • Tendon transfers
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction)
  • Minimally invasive shoulder replacements
Academic contributions

Peer-reviewed research & publications

Daniel has contributed to orthopedic literature through the following peer-reviewed work.

  1. 01Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and surgical training videos focused on shoulder and elbow surgery

Where this specialist sees patients.

Returning LAOSS patients: start here.

Whether you're calling for a refill, a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with Dr. Acevedo, the path is short.

Already a patient?

Call our office: a real person answers.

Call (323) 264-7600 during business hours for prescription refills, follow-up appointments, or questions about your care. We don't have a patient portal; every concern reaches a real team member.

  • Refills, work/school notes, and result questions: handled by phone
  • Same-day callbacks for anything time-sensitive
  • Bilingual English / Spanish on every line, every office
  • Call (323) 264-7600, open Monday through Friday
Post-op questions?

After Your Surgery: read this first.

Our post-op guide covers what's normal in recovery, when to call us, and when to go straight to the ER. Honest information, no marketing fluff.

  • What pain, swelling, and bruising should look like day-by-day
  • Red flags that mean call the office, and red flags that mean ER
  • Wound care, weight-bearing, and PT timing for every common procedure
  • Open the guide at /after-your-surgery/

After-hours emergencies: call our main line at (323) 264-7600 and follow the prompts. For life-threatening symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, suspected infection with high fever), call 911 or go to the nearest ER, and have them call us.

From our Google reviews

What patients say about Daniel Acevedo

Read all 9,626 reviews on Google
  • “I was seen promptly, and the staff were friendly and professional. Doctor Acevedo has taken excellent care of my shoulder.”

    Brian B.Google reviewJan 2026

  • “Dr. Acevedo came into the room prepared. He had read the chart and was ready to hit the ground running. Very professional staff as well.”

    David G.Google reviewEncinoMar 2025

  • “Dr. Acevedo is very professional and fixed my torn rotator cuff wonderfully. Not too much pain at all. …”

    Laura K.Google reviewValenciaFeb 2025

  • “Dr. Acevedo is wonderful and kind. He explains what's going on so you are fully aware of what's next. Besides being an amazing surgeon! He has fixed an elbow that had six fractures. Long process but have full range of motion from a horrific accident. So pleased with my results.”

    Suzanne J.Google reviewValenciaSep 2024

  • “Everyone at LAOSS is very friendly and professional. Dr Acevedo is an exceptional surgeon. He walked me through the pre op consultation and all the way to every post op visit. He was always straightforward and explained every part of the process.”

    Jorge R.Google reviewTarzanaDec 2023

  • “This was my first time getting any type of surgery, I had a great experience with Dr. Acevedo. Very happy with how the procedure turned out. Recovery has been a breeze.”

    Steve M.Google reviewTarzanaNov 2023

Selected 5-star reviews from Google, shown as written. Individual results vary.

Daniel Acevedo, MD: FAQ.

  • Yes, Dr. Acevedo is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.

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