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Danielle M. Wilbur, M.D.

Danielle M. Wilbur, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4.9 out of 5 stars
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I am a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist and nerve surgery. I have extensive experience in microsurgery, sports injuries, degenerative conditions of the hand and wrist, compressive neuropathy, as well as complex hand trauma. I have a special in...
I am a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist and nerve surgery. I have extensive experience in microsurgery, sports injuries, degenerative conditions of the hand and wrist, compressive neuropathy, as well as complex hand trauma. I have a special interest in severe Duputyren disease of the hand, utilizing innovative dynamic external fixation to improve contractures. My other interests include nerve injuries and complex fracture care. I have been on faculty at the University of Rochester since 2015, primarily practicing at the Strong West/Brockport location.

I am passionate about providing care that is individualized to the patient to maximize function and recovery, through both surgical and non-surgical methods. Education is key to my practice, making sure that no questions are left unanswered and that patients truly understand their disease, injury, and treatment options. My zest for education extends to physicians as well, as I am heavily involved in education of the next generation of orthopaedic and plastic surgery residents and fellows. I am one of the associate program directors for the orthopaedic surgery residency and currently am the interim division chief of hand surgery. My goal is to provide safe, effective, advanced care to all my patients.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 2014 - 2015

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University Hospital. 2010 - 2014

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), George Washington University Hospital. 2009 - 2010

Education

MD | SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions. 2009

Awards

Strong Star. 2018

Strong Stars (11). 2017

Strong Stars (3). 2016

9th Annual Tri-City Meeting Fellow Research Competition - 3rd place. 2015

Strong Star. 2015

Washington Orthopedic Society Resident Research Competition - 3rd place. 2013

University at Buffalo Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Award of Distinction. 2005

Wyeth Lederle Vaccines Award for the 2005 Biotechnology Student of the Year. 2005

Advanced Honors Day Thesis Research Presentation - 1st place. 2005

Research

At the University of Rochester, my research interests are broad and include attempting to answer questions that are encountered in my daily clinical practice. My research in Dupuytren’s disease includes improving outcomes via the use of a dynamic external fixator, risks of developing palmar fibromat...
At the University of Rochester, my research interests are broad and include attempting to answer questions that are encountered in my daily clinical practice. My research in Dupuytren’s disease includes improving outcomes via the use of a dynamic external fixator, risks of developing palmar fibromatosis following elective hand surgery, and various outcome measures via the PROMIS initiatives. I serve as a grant reviewer for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). Additionally, I serve as the hand, wrist and microsurgery editor for the VisualDx Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Medicine Decision Support Project Editorial Board.

Publications

Journal Articles

Modified Long Toe Extensor Tendon Harvest for Use as Intercalary Graft in Upper Extremity Reconstruction.

Gaspar MP, Wilbur DM, Stern PJ, Culp RW

The Journal of hand surgery.. 2017 March 42 (3):e209-e213. Epub 01/19/2017.

Principles of Tendon Transfer.

Wilbur D, Hammert WC

Hand clinics.. 2016 August 32 (3):283-9. Epub 05/02/2016.

Results of laboratory evaluation of acute knee effusion after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: what is found in patients with a noninfected, painful postoperative knee?

Paci JM, Schweizer SK, Wilbur DM, Sutton LG, Werner FW, Scuderi MG, Cannizzaro JP

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2010 November 38 (11):2267-72. Epub 08/10/2010.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

Very happy with Dr Wilbur's care

Sep 14, 2024

Awesome provider, very attentive

Sep 13, 2024

Very good experience

Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Wilbur is amazing. She has a great personality and isn't afraid to show it or be personable with her patients. She asks questions, thoroughly explains anatomy as it relates and pertains to your condition, pain, injury. She listens and answers questions her patients questions and is happy to repeat information if not digested the first time. She has a plan for treatment which involves and includes her patients in decision-making about treatment and after care. She is understanding and very bright. I'm thrilled that she is my doctor!

Aug 31, 2024

Excellent

Aug 09, 2024

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Aug 09, 2024

Dr. Wilbur and her staff always listen, describe what they have found, share multiple ways that I can control the pain, and explain my options .

Aug 02, 2024

Dr. Wilbur is very competent.

Jul 28, 2024

Dr Wilbur is phenomenal! She is attentive, attempted to my concerns and explains things in a manner easy to understand

Jul 25, 2024

Dr. Wilbur is amazing! Outgoing personality, not afraid to be herself or talk to the patient, listened well, totally focused on what I was saying, excellent job explaining her review and evaluation of my reports, imaging, assessment in office and treatment, even drew diagrams for me. I left feeling energized, positive, and uplifted. A+ physician!

Jul 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilber is a caring, dedicated, knowledgeable, and professional physician with an amazing commitment to her patients. THE BEST!!!

Jul 09, 2024

5.0

Answered all my concerns in language I understood. Gave me the confidence to make an Informed decision. And

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

Never had a better experience with a specialist doctor

Jun 16, 2024

4.6

Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions and concerns.

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

I already did recommend her, for my own son, when he broke a bone in his hand a little over a month ago. [...] I knew immediately I wanted him to see Dr. Wilbur, she's amazing! And I know this from first-hand experience (no pun intended)!

May 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is an excellent doctor. Whenever I see her, I always feel that she is attentive to my needs, pain level, and answers all of my and my daughter's questions without hesitation.

Apr 29, 2024

5.0

The Dr. Went over the exray with me and explained the problem. She gave me a list of things that would be helpful. She then discussed the options that would be appropriate.

Apr 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is a wonderful doctor/surgeon who has a terriffic personality. I have recomended her to anyone that talks about needing surgery.

Apr 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is a phenomenal doctor! She has an amazing bedside manner and very caring. She's the best!!

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilbur is an excellent , caring Dr,

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

Thorough, professional, knowledgeable, one of the best in her field ...

Apr 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is great! Takes time to listen to me and explain about my hand concerns

Apr 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilbur is excellent

Apr 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

Mar 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Wilbur and her staff are amazing!

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is great!

Mar 05, 2024

5.0

I love U of R Ortho. I have had many ortho surgeries. All my Dr. Are the very best!

Mar 02, 2024

5.0

She is the BEST!! I have sent several friends & family to her -

Feb 20, 2024

5.0

Provider was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly

Dec 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone for problems with hand/wrist issues. She also has a wonderful "bedside" manor and takes the time answer all my questions.

Dec 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. very helpful & concerned.

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilbur explained all the ins and outs of my course of treatment! Wonderful, wonderful doctor!!

Oct 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Breton and Dr Wilbur worked together to give me a plan of action

Oct 01, 2023

5.0

All very good!

Sep 25, 2023

5.0

Good

Sep 22, 2023

5.0

There are none better than Dr. Wilber. It a dream that all doctors were as care and concerning along with a sense of humor.

Sep 22, 2023

5.0

I want a deeper biomechanical explanation for my residual deviation of my finger but I totally understand the time constraints that preclude getting to that level.

Sep 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is an amazing and caring physician!

Aug 23, 2023

5.0

She's the best Dr ever.

Jul 28, 2023

5.0

I could not be more satisfied with the service provided by Dr. Wilbur. She would be my first choice for any Orthopedic care I would need.

Jun 29, 2023

5.0

Both Andrew Hamm, DO and Danielle Wilbur, MD were very nice and helpful! Everyone at URMC Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Strong West was very busy, but still took the time to be friendly and listen. It really is a great team! Dr. Wilbur put me at ease right away and explained everything very clearly!

Jun 23, 2023

5.0

My provider could easily be a better teacher than half the professors at [...]. When I left appointments I felt very knowledgeable about my health condition, with her explaining not only what was wrong but why it was wrong in great detail that was easy to understand. While I am not a nursing student, I walked away from each appointment feeling well versed in nursing criteria.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent Bedside Manner, and Knowledgeable

Jun 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is kind, thoughtful, and compassionate

Apr 28, 2023

5.0

I would use this provider again if health concerns warrant such a visit.

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent care. Clean, concise, informative, knowledgeable... services.

Apr 07, 2023

5.0

She is awesome!!

Mar 31, 2023

5.0

She is fantastic!!

Mar 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

Mar 19, 2023

5.0

One word for Dr. Wilbur AWESOME! I just can't say enough good about her.

Mar 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Wilbur is so friendly and personable. She's always happy to answer any questions and explains things in detail to help me understand. She takes the time to listen to any questions I have. I highly recommend her to anyone that may need an Orthopedic.

Mar 02, 2023

5.0

Best doctor, caring, personable & knowledgeable!

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

I had a broken wrist. The procedure was cut and dried. Followup appointment also routine

Jan 19, 2023

5.0

Good experience.

Dec 21, 2022

5.0

I want to say that Dr. Wilbur is an excellent provider, she is always happy, enthusiastic, encouraging, and pleasant to be with. She is a good listener and provides excellent feedback as needed, I love her. May God bless her and keep her as awesome as she is forever!

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Wilbur sat with me for 20 mins. She listened and answered all my questions And concerns about my wrist/arm break. I even had one more question after she left the room. I opened the door and looked out. Dr Wilbur was down the hall and walked right towards me and took my question. Really thankful to have her as my doctor

Dec 11, 2022

5.0

The provider made it possible for me to see someone in the clinic to fit a splint right after my visit with her. The office staff facilitated this process. I did not have to wait long at all.

Oct 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Wilbur is second to none. She provides the best service and care of any of the UofR Doctors I have ever encountered.

Oct 28, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and professional care for my problem and how it affects my life and everything is described to me in a way that I understand

Oct 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is an excellent physician who truly cares for her patients!

Aug 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Wilbur is awesome!

Aug 20, 2022

5.0

Doctor Wilbur, is a outstanding doctor. She cares about her patients. She explains things and if can shows you how this will help you. Explains everything she is going to do. Doctor Wilbur is a doctor who wants to see her patients go back to as much of a normal life/work life as possible. I would percent recommend doctor Wilbur to my family and friends. If I ever need to see doctor Wilbur again I would definitely see her again if I ever have a wrist/hand problem.

Aug 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilbur is an awesome doctor.

Aug 11, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Wilbur to several people including my husband.

Jul 27, 2022

5.0

Very pleased

Jul 21, 2022

5.0

This was my first meeting with Dr Wilbur, since my previous doctor left the practice. She immediately put me at ease with her warm and friendly demeanor. She thoroughly explained the pathophisiology of my condition, and I left the visit both comfortable and Informed with the plan of care.

Jul 17, 2022

3.4

I'm not sure if they hear what I say I do for a living. I do a lot of lifting and stuff in my hands are the problem but nobody puts me on light duty or anything like that

Jul 14, 2022

2.6

DOCTOR SEEMED RUSHED DID NOT SPEND ENOUGH TIME WITH ME.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilbur was entirely attuned to the concerns I expressed regarding my finger and hand. She explained and normed the experience of arthritis and provided me with an encouraging and clear-eyed consultation and plan for moving forward.

Jul 04, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended this office and the providers I have been treated by to a friend. The Doctor was clear on what was going on and the options I had. The Doctor let me make the decision about my course of action.

Jun 28, 2022

5.0

All good.

Jun 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Wilbur explained every detail concisely

May 24, 2022

5.0

Great doctor!

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

One of the smartest, friendliest and coolest doctor I have ever seen

Mar 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Wilbur was amazing! Explained diagnosis well, took X-rays & explained abnormalities, gave options for treatment. Spent good deal of time with me.

Mar 08, 2022

5.0

All good none bad

Feb 26, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Wilbur and her team to as many people as I have met that have hand problems.

Feb 25, 2022