Dr. Daniel Goltz is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating complex disorders of the shoulder and elbow in adults and adolescents. His practice includes minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedures as well as open reconstruction for upper extremity pain, weakness, and dysfunction. Dr. Goltz is particularly interested in treating labral tears and instability, tendon and ligament disorders including the rotator cuff, cartilage loss, fractures, arthritis including joint replacement, and revision for failed prior surgery.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Columbia University, Dr. Goltz attended Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. At Duke, he received his medical degree (MD) while simultaneously completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA), where he was named a Coach K COLE Leadership fellow, Albert Schweitzer fellow, and Chancellor’s Service fellow. Dr. Goltz then completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Duke University Hospital, followed by advanced fellowship training in complex shoulder and elbow surgery at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA. He holds memberships in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and was named an Emerging Leader within the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA).
Dr. Goltz believes in individualized and compassionate patient care, including first attempting all appropriate non-surgical treatments prior to considering operative intervention. Many do very well without surgery, but in those who do require a procedure, Dr. Goltz works closely with patients in clinic to develop a tailored treatment plan most likely to return them to the quality of life they desire. Dr. Goltz often uses cutting-edge 3-D computer modeling to plan surgeries well in advance of going to the operating room, which includes sharing with the patient exactly what to expect both during and after the procedure. Dr. Goltz considers each of his patients to be family, and commits to being with them every step of the way as they complete their rehab and recovery.
Dr. Goltz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and has presented his scientific research numerous times at national and international orthopedic surgery conferences. As a testament to his dedication and success in research, he was nominated to the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Clinician Scholar Career Development Program. Dr. Goltz believes in the importance of scientific research not only in contributing to surgical knowledge, but in order for him to provide the most proven, evidence-based, leading-edge treatments for his patients.
Outside of clinical care, Dr. Goltz enjoys spending time with his family and friends, running, snowboarding, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers, although Bears fans are equally welcome in his clinic.
Professional Profile
Education
- Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Durham, NC
- MD, Duke University, Durham, NC
- BS, Computational Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY
Professional Associations
- American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Education
- Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Durham, NC
- MD, Duke University, Durham, NC
- BS, Computational Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY
Professional Associations
- American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Publications
1. Fares MY; Daher M; Boufadel P; Singh J; Bdeir A; Koa J; Lopez R; Goltz DE; Abboud JA. Shoulder Injury Patterns and Trends in the National Football League: An Epidemiological Analysis. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Accepted September 2024
2. Goltz DE; Khan AZ; Cronin KJ; Williams G; Romeo A; Schlegel T; Frankle MA; Abboud JA. Protecting Patients And Ourselves: Conversations With Our Leaders On Advocacy. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted July 2024
3. Ozdag Y; Makar G; Goltz DE; Seyler TM; Mercuri JJ; Pallis M. Validation of a Discharge Risk Calculator for Rural Patients Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, Accepted June 2024
4. Daher M; Boufadel P; Fares MY; Lopez R; Goltz DE; Khan AZ; Abboud JA. Reverse Versus Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis with Intact Cuff: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted June 2024
5. Hinton ZW; Wixted CW; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. Comparing Comorbidity Burden Between Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Rotator Cuff Repair Versus Inpatient Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted March 2024
6. Hurley ET, The Posterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group. Posterior Shoulder Instability Part I – Diagnosis, Non-Operative Management, and Labral Repair – An International Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, Accepted February 2024
7. Hurley ET, The Posterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group. Posterior Shoulder Instability Part II – Glenoid Bone-Grafting, Glenoid Osteotomy, and Rehabilitation/Return to Play – An International Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, Accepted February 2024
8. Wu KA; Helmkamp JK; Levin JM; Hurley ET; Goltz DE; Pean C; Lassiter TE; Boachie-Adjei YD; Anakwenze OA; Kliffto CS. Association between Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness and Increased Length of Stay, Operative Time, and Infection Rate after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted October 2023
9. Tabarestani TQ; Warren Jr E; Okafor C; Meyer LE; Lad NK; Goltz DE; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze A. Lower Deltoid Tuberosity Indices are Associated with the use of a Stemmed instead of a Pre-Operatively Planned Stemless Implant. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted September 2023
10. Tabarestani TQ; Levin JM; Warren Jr E; Boadi P; Twomey-Kozak J; Wixted C; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Hurley ET; Anakwenze A; Klifto CS. Preoperative Glenoid Bone Density is Associated with Systemic Osteoporosis in Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted July 2023
11. Stauffer TP; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA; Klifto CS. Trends In Outcomes Following Aseptic Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Accepted March 2023
12. Twomey-Kozak JN; Goltz DE; Burnett RA; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Anakwenze OA; Lassiter TE; Garrigues GE; Klifto CS. Distance and resources in vulnerable populations: understanding access barriers to outpatient shoulder arthroplasty. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted February 2023
13. Goltz DE; Burnett RA; Levin JM; Helmkamp JK; Wickman JR; Hinton ZW; Howell CB; Green CL; Simmons JA; Nicholson GP; Verma NN; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA; Garrigues GE; Klifto CS. A Validated Pre-Operative Risk Prediction Tool For Extended Inpatient Length of Stay Following Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted October 2022
14. Goltz DE; Anakwenze OA; Garigues GE; Klifto CS. Big Data Is Being Generated—What Opportunities Are Being Missed. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Invited manuscript: Special Issue on "Technological Innovations in Shoulder Arthroplasty". Accepted October 2022
15. Stauffer TP; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Rodriguez K; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. 2-Stage Revision For Periprosthetic Infection In Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Institutional Experience. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted August 2022
16. Wickman JR; Polascik BA; Goltz DE; Stauffer TP; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. The Effect of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Use on Blood Loss After Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted July 2022
17. Levin JM; Chopra A; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Seyler TM; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA; Klifto CS. Public Knowledge nad Perception of Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances,, Accepted August 2021.
18. Kelly P, Twomey-Kozack JN, Goltz DE, Klifto CS, Lassiter TE, Anakwenze OA. Perioperative Pain Control Represents the Primary Concern for Patients Considering Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Survey-Based Study. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted June 2022
19. Goltz DE; Sicat C; Levin JM; Helmkamp JK; Howell CB; Waren D; Green CL; Attarian DE; Jiranek WA; Bolognesi MP; Schwarzkopf R; Seyler TM. A Validated Pre-operative Risk Prediction Tool for Extended Inpatient Length of Stay Following Primary Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, Accepted June 2022
20. Rechenmacher A; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Schappe T; Green C; Klifto CS; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA. Concordance of 3D Templating In Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Accepted June 2022
21. Levin JM; Rodriguez K; Polascik B; Zeng S; Warren Jr. E; Rechenmacher A; Helmkamp J; Goltz DE; Wickman J; Klifto CS; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA. Simple Preoperative Radiographic and CT Measurements Predict Adequate Bone Quality for Stemless Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted May 2022.
22. Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; O’Donnell JA; Sugarman BS; Wixted CM; Wittstein JR; Lassiter TE;. Transitioning to Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty: Safety, Efficiency, and Cost In A Diverse Payer Mix. Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, Accepted April 2022.
23. Wixted CW; Hinton Z; Belay ES; Goltz DE; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze AA; Klifto CS. The Risks of Radiation Therapy and Lymphedema in Shoulder Surgery. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted April 2022
24. Ortiz D; Goltz DE; Sicat CS; Seyler TM; Schwarzkopf R. External Validation Of A Predictive Tool for Discharge to Rehabilitation or Skilled Nursing Facility After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Accepted March 2022.
25. Wickman JR; Chopra A; Goltz DE; Levin JM; Pereira G; Richard M; Ruch D; Klifto CS. Influence of Medical Comorbidity and Surgical Indication on Total Elbow Arthroplasty Cost of Care. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted February 2022.
26. Wickman JR; Cronin KJ; Goltz DE; Levin JM; Flamant EM; Lassiter TE; Ramsey ML; Anakwenze OA; Abboud JA; Klifto CS. Deltoid Tuberosity Index Predicts Intraoperative Fracture Risk in Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted January 2022
27. Levin JM; Charalambous LT; Girden A; Twomey-Kozak J; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Bullock M; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. Interscalene Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Continuous Interscalene Catheter in Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted January 2022.
28. Goltz DE; Burnett RA; Levin JM; Wickman JR; Howell CB; Simmons JA; Nicholson GP; Verma NN; Anakwenze OA; Lassiter TE; Garrigues GE; Klifto CS. A Validated Pre-Operative Risk Prediction Tool For Discharge to Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility Following Anatomic or Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted October 2021. Eastern Orthopaedic Educational Foundation (EOEF) Award, October 2021
29. Levin JM; Wickman JR; Lazarides AL; Cunningham DJ; Goltz DE; Mather RC; Anakwenze OA; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS. Is Advanced Imaging to Assess Rotator Cuff Integrity Before Shoulder Arthroplasty Cost-Effective? A Decision Modeling Study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Accepted December 2021.
30. Levin JM, Baker R, Goltz DE, Wickman JR, Lentz T, Cook C, George S, Klifto CS, Anakwenze OA. Heterogeneity of Pain-Related Psychological Distress in Patients Seeking Care for Shoulder Pathology. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted September 2021.
31. Goltz DE; Burnett RA; Levin JM; Wickman JR; Belay ES; Howell CB; Risoli TJ; Green CL; Simmons JA; Nicholson GP; Verma NN; Lassiter TE; Anakwenze OA; Garrigues GE; Klifto CS. Appropriate Patient Selection for Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Risk Prediction Tool. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted August 2021.
32. Boadi PJ; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA; Outcomes of Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients Undergoing Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars In Arthroplasty: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted January 2022.
33. Lazarides AL; Flamant EM; Cullen MC; Ferlauto HR; Goltz DE; Cochrane N; Visgauss JD; Brigman BE; Eward WC. Why do Patients Undergoing Extremity Prosthetic Reconstruction for Metastatic Disease get Readmitted? Journal of Arthroplasty, 2021 Nov 2;S0883-5403(21)00823-8.
34. Goltz DE, Burnett RA, Wickman JR, Levin JM, Howell CB, Nicholson GP, Verma NN, Anakwenze OA, Lassiter TE Jr, Garrigues GE, Klifto CS. Short Stay After Shoulder Arthroplasty Does Not Increase 90-Day Readmissions in Medicare Patients Compared to Privately-Insured Patients. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021 Jun 9;S1058-2746(21)00480-8.
JSES “Editors Picks” Best Articles of 2022 Selection – William Mallon
AAOS Headline News Now feature story, June 16, 2021
35. Burnett R; Goltz DE; Levin JM; Wickman JR; Howell CB; Nicholson GP; Verma NN; Anakwenze OA; Lassiter TE Jr; Klifto CS; Garrigues GE. Characteristics and Risk Factors for 90-Day Readmission Following Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Accepted July 2021.
36. Belay ES; Wixted CW; Goltz DE; Amoo-Achampong K; Anakwenze OA; Klifto CS. Application of the ICM diagnostic criteria for shoulder periprosthetic joint infection. Seminars In Arthroplasty: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, December 2020.
37. Wixted CW; Goltz DE; Wickman JR; Levin JM; Lassiter TE; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. Intraoperative Fractures in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Risk Factors and Outcomes. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International, Accepted July 2021.
38. Wickman JR; Goltz DE; Levin JM; Lassiter TE Jr; Anakwenze OA; Klifto CK. Early Aseptic Reoperation Following Shoulder Arthroplasty Increases Risk of Subsequent Prosthetic Joint Infection. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International, Accepted June 2021.
39. Sugarman BS; O’Donnell JA; Belay ES; Goltz DE; Danilkowicz R; Gage M; Klifto CS; Anakwenze OA. Fracture severity based on Neer classification does not predict short-term complications following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, Accepted March 2021.
40. Wickman JR; Goltz DE; Lau B. Pectoralis Major Tendon Reconstruction at the Myotendinous Junction With Semitendinosus Allograft: An Operative Technique. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. March 2021.
41. Flamant EM, Goltz DE, Burnett RA, Wickman JR, Belay ES, Saltzman EB, Nicholson GP, Garrigues GE, Lassiter T, Anakwenze OA, Klifto CS. Malnutrition in Elective Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study of Preoperative Albumin and Adverse Outcomes. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021 Apr 2;S1058-2746(21)00343-8.
42. Goltz DE; Ryan SP; Howell CB; Jiranek WA; Attarian DE; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. A Predictive Model for Patient Discharge to Post-Acute Care After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2021 Apr;36(4):1212-1219.
43. Belay ES, Flamant E, Sugarman B, Goltz DE, Klifto CS, Anakwenze O. Utility of postoperative hemoglobin testing following total shoulder arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International, 2020 Sep 8;5(1):149-153.
44. Black CS; Ryan SP; Goltz DE; Fletcher AN; Wellman SS; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Response to Letter to the Editor on "The Role of Malnutrition in Ninety-Day Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty”. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2020 Mar;35(3):901-902.
45. Black CS; Ryan SP; Goltz DE; Fletcher AN; Wellman SS; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. The Role of Malnutrition in Ninety-Day Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2019 Nov;34(11):2594-2600.
46. Goltz DE; Ryan SP; Howell CB; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM; Adams SB. Patients At Risk for Exceeding CJR Cost Targets After Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Foot & Ankle International. 2019 Sep;40(9):1025-1031.
47. Plate JF; Ryan SP; Goltz DE; Howell CB; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Response To Letter To The Editor On “Medicaid Insurance Correlates With Increased Resource Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty”. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Aug;34(8):1857-1858.
48. Ryan SP; Plate JF; Goltz DE; Attarian DE; Wellman SS; Seyler TM; Jiranek WA. Should Medical Severity-Diagnosis Related Group Classification Be Utilized for Reimbursement? An Analysis of Elixhauser Comorbidities and Cost of Care. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2019 Jul;34(7):1312-1316.
49. Goltz DE; Ryan SP; Howell CB; Jiranek WA; Attarian D; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. A Novel Risk Calculator Predicts 90-day Readmission Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2019 Mar 20;101(6):547-556.
50. Goltz DE; Ryan SP; Howell CB; Attarian DE; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. A Weighted Index of Elixhauser Comorbidities For Predicting 90-day Readmission After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2019 May;34(5):857-864.
51. Goltz DE; Ryan SP [co-1st authors]; Howell CB; Jiranek WA; Attarian DE; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Predicting Costs Exceeding Bundled Payment Targets for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Mar;34(3):412-417.
52. Plate JF; Ryan SP; Goltz DE; Howell CB; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Medicaid Insurance Correlates With Increased Resource Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2):255-259.
53. Ryan SP; Goltz DE; Howell CB; Attarian D; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Skilled Nursing Facilities After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Time For Selective Partnerships is Now! Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Dec;33(12):3612-3616.
54. Kleeman LT; Goltz DE; Seyler TM; Wellman SS; Bolognesi MP. Association Between Pseudotumor and Patient Factors in Metal-on-Metal Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Jul;33(7S):S259-S264.
55. Goltz DE; Sutter EG; Bolognesi MP; Wellman SS. Outcomes of Articulating Spacers with Autoclaved Femoral Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty Infection. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Aug;33(8):2595-2604.
56. Politzer CS; Kildow BJ; Goltz DE; Greene CL; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. Trends in Opioid Utilization Before and After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Jul;33(7S):S147-S153.e1.
57. Goltz DE; Baumgartner BT; Politzer CS; DiLallo M; Bolognesi MP; Seyler TM. The ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator Has a Role in Predicting Discharge to Post-Acute Care in Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Jan;33(1):25-29.
58. Ennis KY; Chen M; Smith G; D’Amico AV; Zhang Y; Quinn SA; Ryemon SN; Goltz DE; Harrison LB; Ennis R. The Impact of Economic Recession on the Incidence and Treatment of Cancer. Journal of Cancer. 2015; 6(8):727-733
