Daniel J. Cepela, MD
A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Daniel J. Cepela is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery.
His specific interests include the treatment of arthritis, compression neuropathy, Dupuytrens Contracture, and trauma, as well as arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the elbow and shoulder, including complex and revision cases.
Dr. Cepela received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York.
Dr. Cepela then completed his hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, in Sacramento, California.
He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Interests
- Hand Surgery
- Arthritis
- Compression Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Upper Extremity Trauma, Including Cut Tendons and Nerves
- Shoulder Arthroplasty, Including Complex and Revision Cases
Medical Degree
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Internship/Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Fellowship
- Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Dr. Cepela is available to see patients at the following locations:
Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Eagle River Clinic & Physical Therapy
Suite 102
Physical Therapy
Wasilla Clinic
Suite 101
Testimonials for Dr. Cepela
“When I first scheduled an appointment with Dr. Cepela, I had so much pain in my right shoulder I had to use my left hand to raise my right arm to do simple things like tuning the radio on my car or even putting the key in the ignition. Getting dressed in the morning was an exercise in pain tolerance. My first impression of Dr. Cepela was that he was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and an excellent communicator.
In January of this year, he performed a reverse shoulder replacement on my right shoulder. The results are wonderful, and the recovery was much quicker than I ever anticipated. I was swinging a golf club tentatively but pain-free at 7 weeks. At 8 weeks I was swinging a golf club freely, and at 9 weeks we took a nine-day vacation to play golf. I played 17 pain-free rounds during that vacation.
I couldn’t be happier with the results of the surgery and the follow-up physical therapy. I have absolutely no reservation about recommending Dr. Cepela to my friends. Living pain-free is a blessing.”
“Caring, intelligent, and professional caregiver. Dr. Cepela takes the time needed to go over all the diagnoses and care plans with his patients. I have had great success with AFOC and this fine doctor. He and his team have my utmost trust.”
“I had a great experience with Dr. Cepela for my hand surgery. He released 2 Trigger Fingers and the Carpel Tunnel. I should have done this years ago. I am now 11 days post-op and progressing well. Here’s what I like about Dr Cepela:
He’s very personable.
He listens. He asks questions.
He lets me ask questions.
He gives answers and explanations that are understandable.
He gives options along with the pros and cons of each option and then he gives you the space to make your own decision.
In my book, he’s a solid 5!”