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Daniel L. Cavanaugh, MD Watch Videos

Daniel L. Cavanaugh, MD

Spine Surgery, Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Daniel L. Cavanaugh, MD Watch Videos

UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.

Languages: English

Gender: Male

Locations

University of Maryland Orthopaedic Assoc

226 Schilling Circle
Suite 170
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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PH: 410-448-6400

FAX: 410-786-4840

Orthopedic Uch Pav Iii

515 South Tollgate Road
Suite 200
Bel Air, MD 21014
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PH: 410-448-6400

FAX: 443-643-3133

About Me

Dr. Cavanaugh has joined University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates. He completed his undergraduate work at North Carolina State University and received his medical degree from University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. Dr. Cavanaugh served an orthopaedic surgery residency at UNC, followed by an orthopaedic spine fellowship at University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore.

Dr. Cavanaugh has received multiple honors including the UNC Orthopaedics Chief Resident Research Award, WakeMed Resident of the Year and the William C. Patton Resident Teaching Award. He is the author of numerous original articles and book chapters.

Prior to coming to Maryland, Dr. Cavanaugh served as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Cavanaugh's areas of clinical interest and expertise include disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine and minimally invasive spinal techniques. Dr. Cavanaugh is seeing patients at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Dr. Cavanaugh and Patient Nicholas Vasil Share an Inspirational Story on When Back Pain is Cancer in this Live Greater Podcast

Ratings and Reviews

The star rating is an average of responses to our patient satisfaction survey. Patients measure their experience with our providers on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, 1 being “Very Poor” and 5 being “Very Good.”  Learn more about the patient satisfaction survey.

4.7/5 stars
Overall
4.6
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
Provider explained things clearly
4.7
Provider showed concern
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (29)

We post all reviews unless they include profanity, are off topic or discuss other providers, or may risk the privacy of a patient.

  • Good

  • I love Dr. Cavanaugh I would wait hours to see her if I had to. The ONLY doc on East Coast who would take me on. My surgery WORKED!

  • Dr. Cavanaugh is the definition of a _____ professional informative, listens, and offers sound advise and direction.

  • The Doctors were great

  • He DIDNOT explain details if possible surgery. Surgery was placed in the background

  • Nightmare

  • Dr. Cavanaugh is excellent & will be highly recommended.

  • Listened answered my questions. Felt like they cared

  • Over and above the usual

  • I felt comfortable during visit.

  • Dr. Cavanaugh is a brilliant surgeon & took the time to explain everything!

  • Doctors were Great!

  • Dr. Cavanaugh was excellent in communicating he talked to me like I had intellegence

  • Doctor visit was excellent

  • Very patient friendly

  • Doctor explains everything & neccessary trearmesnt necessary for my problem. I waould recommend Dr Cavanaugh to everyone.

  • T0 @UMO are very caring, sincere and professional. That's Y I treat them to lunch and or snacks for each visit

  • I have been very pleased with Dr Cavanaugh and his team. After doing a podcast after my first surgery, there is no one more skilled and professional. Very caring and always answers all of questions and concerns.

  • It was complex problems to discuss. He showed me the problem areas on the MRIs and some detail about the surgery and recovery. I did feel after that he needed to move on and I didn't ask all my questions.

  • Dr Cavanaugh is top notch. Excellent care and communication.

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Cavanaugh. He was thorough and honest.

  • Dr Cavenaugh is a very personable and kind person. He takes time with his patients.

  • I have sung Dr Cavanaugh's praises to many!

  • Would most definitely recommend.

  • Good

  • Have been asked how it went, my primary care Dr. Kevin Snyder of Belair, referred me to Dr. Daniel Lee Cavanaugh, and I say remarkable! Will return to and refer Dr. Cavanaugh to everyone needing back surgery.

  • No a good experience

  • Doctor seemed tired, frustrated and annoyed to be on the telehealth call. He reported he couldn't answer my questions. He provided only 1 option for treatment and no risks were provided.

  • EXCELLENT

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