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Dr. Daniel Witmer, MD

Dr. Daniel Witmer, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Witmer, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Hartford, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Witmer has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and Middlesex Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

31 Seymour St Ste 100 Hartford, CT 06106

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Witmer is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital Middletown, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Witmer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Witmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Witmer

4.9
72 ratings, 64 with a written review
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Revision
My knee kept giving out on me over a year after another doctor replaced it. I was told that nothing was wrong. after months of therapy, I still couldn't hike or walk on the beach because of the pain. I saw Dr. Witmer who listened to me, did some testing, and determined my knee needed more stability. He went in and re did it 6 months ago, and today I am able to hike without pain! Surgery was at bone and joint institute which was awesome, all of the staff there were great. His office is easy to work with and everyone is very nice. At this point, I wouldn't trust anyone else to work on me!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2025
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Total Hip Replacement
I had total hip replacement surgery on January 17. My recovery has been much better than I expected. I’m ready to play golf again. Dr Witmer and his staff are courteous, supportive and professional. I have recommended other friends to call Dr Witmer, they also had a positive experience. I can’t thank them enough for their service.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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Great Dr & team!
I had a total hip replacement on January 16, 2025 and had a great experience from my 1st consultation, to surgery and follow up visits. Dr Witmer, Neville Graham, office staff and medical team are so caring and professional. I have nothing more to say other than thank you!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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Amazing surgeon and team!
My visit with Dr. Witmer was one of the most comprehensive visits with an MD that I have ever had. He listened to my concerns, examined me, and discussed my options in detail. He reviewed my chronic medical conditions and we discussed how nutrition plays a role in recovery. His team in the office was nice, helpful, and I felt like they really cared about me. I will be recommending him to everyone!
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2025
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Great Doc
Outstanding care. Dr Witmer listened to my concerns. Fully explained the procedureHe was attentive to my concerns. The surgery went without any issues. Kudos to the entire staff at the Institute and to the therapists who followed up with care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2025
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Robotic
Dr Witmer may be a skilled surgeon but his listening skills and lack of empathy overshadow all else. He has a huge ego and is defensive, acting as if he is above reproach. He took over my former doctor’s practice, Dr Courtland Lewis , a God among men. Sadly, Dr Witmer does not come close to measuring up. Thankfully his PA is wonderful. I have never left a bad review for a physician and am sorry to do so. Other patients must be warned.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 01, 2025
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Outstanding Doctor and Staff; Best Care
Dr. Witmer and his caring staff worked a miracle on my right hip. The debilitating pain is gone and I can walk and move again. No question my total hip replacement surgery and recovery was successful, speedy and went smoother than I could possibly ever imagine. The entire process and expectations were clearly explained from A to Z . No question, Dr. Witmer and his team are great listeners and provided great care with a compassionate and calming bedside manner. All in all, they are a brilliant, knowledgeable, compassionate and competent team with superior best in class service. The great ancient philosopher and father of medicine and surgery, Hippocrates, would be very proud of Dr. Witmer and his medical team! I cannot say enough good things about this surgical experience and the medical team involved. Outstanding medical care and excellence upheld in the highest level!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Angie V – Mar 02, 2025
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Very good doctor!
If I needed any further surgery on knees or hips Dr Witmer would be my first choice. He is kind and considerate making him ideal for this type of surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Charles Armington – Jan 13, 2025
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Knee Replacement
Very professional as well as good listening skills. I felt very comfortable with Dr Witmer's knowledge and explanations of procedure and expectations. He is an amazing surgeon. Recovery was easy and I never experienced any significant pain or discomfort.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bill Verge – Dec 16, 2024
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Great Orthopedic doctor
Actively listened and answered all questions. Provided excellent details of the entire hip replacement plan and recovery. I was totally confident in this doctor band his brilliant staff.Great results. I would rate Dr Wittmer as best in class doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Len S – Dec 16, 2024
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W foster
This was no ordinary knee replacement! My knee was crooked from a previous accident. Dr.Whitmer and his team were able to straighten my knee so that I can walk without pain again. Amazing work!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2024
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Highly Recommend
Dr. Witmer, Neville and the rest of the team were outstanding. I have had total knee replacements on both knees this year and he did a great job on both. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brian S – Nov 20, 2024
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Total Hip Replacement
Dr. Witmer replaced my right hip. The result has been excellent at the three month point in recovery. Dr. Witmer and the entire staff were excellent to work with. Answered all questions and were truly interested in my recovery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John M. – Aug 07, 2024
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Excellent, highly recommend
Two total knee replacements with Dr. Witmer and his team at Rocky Hill Surgery Center. Impressed and highly satisfied with every aspect of my care (office appointments, his entire staff, my surgeries including surgical staff and state-of-the-art surgery center, his Physical Therapy staff and PT facility, and all of the support services throughout the journey.). Knowledgeable, expertly skilled, compassionate, excellent listener, clear communicator.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2024
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Five star plus!
Everyone in Dr. Witmer's practice are caring, thoughtful, talented folks. Thank you one and all.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Marty Partridge – Apr 01, 2024
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Superior service
This medical office is one of the best around. Caring, helpful, available and knowledgeable. They provided everything I needed to have two knee replacements in four months. I suggest you not need to replace a knee, but if you do need the surgery, have Dr Witmer and Neville on your team.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2024
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5 star all day. HIGHLY recommend. Need infected three times with three operations to correct the problem with no success with other doctor.Dr. Witmer was a last-minute replacement on the last surgery fortunately, for me, he saved me from amputation. five star friendly, five star knowledgeable. Three years later still doing fine and no sign infection thank you Dr. Witmer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dave Penksa – Dec 19, 2023
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Fantastic Doctor, Dr. Witmer & PA Neville
Superior Medical care!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2023
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I had a hip revision needed because of cobalt poisoning. I felt so much better after the procedure.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 31, 2023
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Best doctor and team EVER!!
Dr. Witmer and his team (Neville and Terri) have been so amazing to me in the past 5 plus years. Best medical team and kindest people I ever experienced. Caring, knowledgeable, proactive and reactive if needed, they are there for you, they truly care. I could have not gone thru this journey of having both knees replaced without them.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cara Russell – Aug 18, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in a teamwork approach to care in which the patients and physician work together to achieve the best possible outcomes.
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Connecticut Health Center

    Residency Hospital, 2017
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Associates Of Hartford-Hartford31 Seymour St Ste 100 Hartford, CT 06106
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Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center LLC150 Enterprise Dr Rocky Hill, CT 06067
2

Practice

Office499 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06032
3

Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC345 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT 06033
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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