Dr. Daniel W. Bienkowski

Name: Dr. Daniel W. Bienkowski, MD

Specialty: Orthopedics | General Orthopedic Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Wayne State University School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Orthopedic Surgery, Inc — Stoneham, Massachusetts

Location (City/State): Stoneham, Massachusetts

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1942277512

About the Doctor

Dr. Daniel W. Bienkowski is one of the most experienced and trusted orthopedic surgeons serving the greater Boston, Massachusetts area, with a career spanning more than four decades of dedicated practice in musculoskeletal and joint surgery. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and subsequently pursued an exceptionally thorough postgraduate training pathway that reflects the depth and breadth of his surgical expertise. He completed a transitional year internship at the University of Vermont Medical Center from 1974 to 1975, followed by a surgery residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center from 1977 to 1978, and culminated his training with a full orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Boston University Medical Center from 1978 to 1982. This multi-layered surgical training has equipped Dr. Bienkowski with a uniquely comprehensive skill set that spans both general surgery principles and advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Dr. Bienkowski practices at Orthopedic Surgery, Inc. in Stoneham, Massachusetts, where he works alongside a distinguished multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. This collaborative practice environment ensures that patients benefit from a full continuum of orthopedic care — from initial diagnosis and surgical intervention through physical rehabilitation and long-term recovery support — all within a single, integrated practice setting.

With more than 20 years of active practice experience and a perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating based on 64 total reviews — all six most recent reviewers awarding the highest possible score — Dr. Bienkowski has built an extraordinary reputation for professionalism, clinical knowledge, and genuine courteous care. Every patient review highlights not only his surgical expertise but also the responsiveness and helpfulness of his entire practice team. He has earned four prestigious patient experience awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Clearly Explains, and Performs Thorough Exams, underscoring his consistent delivery of excellent, patient-centered orthopedic care. He has held medical licenses in both Massachusetts and Vermont throughout his career.

Education & Training

Medical School – Wayne State University School of Medicine

Internship – Transitional Year, University of Vermont Medical Center (1974–1975)

Residency (Surgery) – Surgery, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (1977–1978)

Residency (Orthopedics) – Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center (1978–1982)

Subspecialty Focus – General Orthopedic Surgery | Joint and Musculoskeletal Surgery

Medical Conditions Treated

• Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting Joints
• Knee Injuries (ACL, MCL, Meniscus Tears)
• Hip Pain and Hip Joint Disorders
• Shoulder Injuries (Rotator Cuff Tears, Impingement, Instability)
• Lower Back Pain and Lumbar Spine Conditions
• Bone Fractures and Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries
• Sports-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Tendinitis and Bursitis
• Cartilage Damage and Chondral Defects
• Ligament Sprains and Muscle Strains
• Post-Surgical Joint Complications and Revisions
• Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Hand/Wrist Disorders
• Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total and Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
• Total Hip Replacement Surgery
• Joint Revision Surgery (Re-do Knee and Hip Replacement)
• Shoulder Surgery (Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair)
• Knee Arthroscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
• Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy
• ACL and Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
• Fracture Repair and Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Joint Injection Therapy (Corticosteroid and Viscosupplementation)
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
• Tendon Repair and Reconstruction
• Cartilage Restoration Procedures
• Bone and Joint Infection Management
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation (X-ray, MRI, CT Scan)
• Physical Therapy Referral and Rehabilitation Planning

Services Offered

Dr. Bienkowski offers a comprehensive range of orthopedic surgical and non-surgical services for patients dealing with joint disease, musculoskeletal injuries, and degenerative orthopedic conditions. His practice at Orthopedic Surgery, Inc. in Stoneham is structured to deliver expert, continuous orthopedic care from the first consultation through surgery, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health maintenance.

Joint surgery and replacement represent core areas of Dr. Bienkowski’s surgical expertise. With decades of experience performing total and partial knee and hip replacements, as well as complex revision surgeries, he brings a level of technical precision and procedural depth that comes only from many years of high-volume orthopedic practice. His multi-residency surgical training — spanning both general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at two major academic medical centers — gives him a uniquely broad surgical foundation that allows him to manage even complex or complicated orthopedic cases with confidence and skill.

For patients with sports injuries, ligament damage, or meniscal conditions, Dr. Bienkowski offers both arthroscopic and open surgical approaches tailored to each patient’s individual anatomy and activity goals. He also provides shoulder surgery services including rotator cuff repair and labral reconstruction, addressing one of the most common sources of upper extremity pain and functional limitation in active adults.

Beyond surgery, Dr. Bienkowski is committed to offering comprehensive conservative care for patients who prefer or are better suited to non-surgical management. These services include joint injection therapy, activity modification counseling, anti-inflammatory treatment planning, and coordinated physical therapy and rehabilitation through the practice’s on-site physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. His goal is always to find the most appropriate, least invasive route to restoring each patient’s mobility, comfort, and quality of life.

Services include:

• Orthopedic consultation and comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation
• Total and partial knee replacement surgery
• Total hip replacement and revision joint surgery
• Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair, labral reconstruction)
• Knee and shoulder arthroscopy (diagnostic and surgical)
• Ligament and meniscus repair and reconstruction
• Fracture evaluation, treatment, and surgical repair
• Joint injection therapy (corticosteroid and viscosupplementation)
• Arthritis management — conservative and surgical
• Sports injury assessment and orthopedic treatment
• Carpal tunnel and upper extremity surgery
• Tendon and cartilage repair and restoration procedures
• Post-surgical rehabilitation planning and physical therapy coordination
• Diagnostic imaging review and interpretation
• Non-surgical pain management and conservative care planning
• Second opinion orthopedic consultations

Accepted Insurances

Please contact the practice directly to confirm current insurance plans accepted, as coverage may vary.

• Medicare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna
• Cigna
• United Healthcare
• Other major commercial insurance plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 Orthopedic Surgery, Inc. 3 Woodland Rd, Suite 318 Stoneham, MA 02180 📞 (781) 665-5000

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliation details are not listed for Dr. Bienkowski at this time. Please contact the practice directly at (781) 665-5000 for the most current hospital affiliation information.