About Daniel Howgate
I was born and raised in the United Kingdom, where I developed an early interest in medicine and orthopaedic surgery. I earned my medical degree from the University of Leeds and completed my residency in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery through the Oxford Deanery. During my training, I worked at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe Hospital, both internationally recognized for their clinical and academic excellence.
My passion for research and education led me to complete a PhD in Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford, where I focused on improving training methods for hip replacement surgery.
In 2023, I moved to the United States to further specialize through a clinical fellowship in adult reconstructive (joint replacement) surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. I then completed an additional fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine (joint preservation) with MedStar Health–Georgetown University in Baltimore and Washington, DC.
In September 2025, I joined the University of Florida as a faculty member in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
My clinical practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee replacement, as well as advanced joint preservation techniques. I have particular expertise in partial knee replacement and total hip replacement using the direct anterior approach. I am also passionate about utilizing enhanced recovery protocols to support outpatient surgery and help patients return to their daily lives as quickly and safely as possible.
I am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing orthopaedic research, and providing meaningful education to the next generation of physicians.
Publications
- July 2025
Hypoplasia of the Lateral Femoral Condyle Is Not Associated With Valgus Knee Alignment.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 40(7S1):S324-S332. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2025.01.048. [PMID] 39909086. - May 2025
Validation of a novel simulated tendon model for core suture tendon repair.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 107(5):364-368. [DOI] 10.1308/rcsann.2024.0064. [PMID] 39316372. - April 2025
The risk of revision surgery after trainee-led primary total hip replacement.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 107(4):275-284. [DOI] 10.1308/rcsann.2024.0049. [PMID] 39570304. - February 2025
Anterior Subluxation of a Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty Resulting in Erosion and Metal Debris.
Case reports in orthopedics. 2025:3718607. [DOI] 10.1155/cro/3718607. [PMID] 40017540. - December 2024
Routine Postoperative Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Tests Are Unnecessary Following Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
Arthroplasty today. 30:101502. [DOI] 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101502. [PMID] 39959365. - May 2024
Construct validation of a novel synthetic tendon model used for assessing surgeon performance in a simulated core suture tendon repair technique.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 92:111-117. [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.057. [PMID] 38518623. - May 2023
Key performance and training parameters in primary total hip arthroplasty - an expert consensus using the Delphi technique.
Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy. 33(3):411-419. [DOI] 10.1177/11207000211056864. [PMID] 34748447. - December 2022
Validating the accuracy of a novel virtual reality platform for determining implant orientation in simulated primary total hip replacement.
Digital health. 8:20552076221141215. [DOI] 10.1177/20552076221141215. [PMID] 36518353. - May 2022
The Application and Patient-Reported Experience of Telephone Consultations in Elective Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery: 12-Month Follow-up.
Foot & ankle international. 43(5):694-702. [DOI] 10.1177/10711007211068478. [PMID] 35081798. - July 2021
Assessing the performance and learning curve of orthopaedic surgical trainees in primary total hip arthroplasty.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 103(7):514-519. [DOI] 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0016. [PMID] 34192490. - October 2015
Collective intelligence for translational medicine: Crowdsourcing insights and innovation from an interdisciplinary biomedical research community.
Annals of medicine. 47(7):570-5. [DOI] 10.3109/07853890.2015.1091945. [PMID] 26469375. - February 2013
Bone metabolism in anorexia nervosa: molecular pathways and current treatment modalities.
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA. 24(2):407-21. [DOI] 10.1007/s00198-012-2095-6. [PMID] 22875459. - July 2011
Risk of osteoporosis and fracture incidence in patients on antipsychotic medication.
Expert opinion on drug safety. 10(4):575-602. [DOI] 10.1517/14740338.2011.560112. [PMID] 21385106. - September 2009
The potential adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors on wound healing: in vitro and in vivo evidence.
Expert opinion on drug safety. 8(5):523-35. [DOI] 10.1517/14740330903190674. [PMID] 19645634.
Education
- 2024 - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
MedStar Health – Georgetown University, Baltimore, Maryland
ACGME accredited - 2023 - Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Scottsdale, Arizona
ACGME accredited - 2023 - University of Oxford, Pembroke College
Doctor of Philosophy in Musculoskeletal Sciences - 2018 - Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellowship in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery - 2014 - 2023 - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Oxford Deanery, Health Education England - Thames Valley - 2011 - 2014 - Junior Surgical Residency
Health Education England - Northwest, Yorkshire and the Humber - 2008 - 2010 - Internship
Health Education England - Yorkshire and the Humber - 2008 - University of Leeds School of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - 2006 - University of Bradford School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Sciences
Graduated with First Class Honors
Comments (65 received)
August 4, 2026
Another doctor from a different group would not help me. Dr. Howgate did.
August 4, 2026
Dr. Howgate explained the procedure so that you can understand what will happen and why.
August 4, 2026
Dr. Howgate was patient and engaged. He showed genuine concern and took the time to listen to me, ask insightful questions, and genuinely attend to my issues. He has a relaxing and respectful demeanor and his knowledge and ability to explain technical issues in lay terms gave me a great confidence in his abilities. I look forward to working further with Dr. Howgate.
August 4, 2026
A good listener and good advice.
July 30, 2026
He is very thorough.
July 30, 2026
Very informative and not rushed with my questions
July 30, 2026
He was great, I could not ask for anything more
July 30, 2026
Explained my up coming surgery very fully and made sure I understood
July 30, 2026
I am a nurse & very picky about practitioners I choose. I attended a seminar by UF at the University Hilton for the general public on medical topics which gave me the chance to get to know him a bit. Very thankful for this.
July 30, 2026
He's straight forward and honest
July 23, 2026
Seems understanding
July 2, 2026
Great communicator, brilliant and willing to put up with all of the questions I had. Wonderful doctor!
June 30, 2026
Talks TO me, not AT me like so many doctors. Obviously expert, night and day compared to previous ortho surgeon and other staff at VA
June 30, 2026
He's one in. million, he likes what he does and cares about his patients and it shows on his team
June 25, 2026
Dr. Howgate was amazing.
June 23, 2026
Outstanding surgeon and clinician with Excellent patient communication skills
June 23, 2026
He explains what your opinions are and how to
Go about it.
June 15, 2026
I am happy with his decision and explanation of surgery
June 11, 2026
Doctor took time to explain in layman terms what I can expect and what to do. Did not appear rushed and was patient with answering all my questions.
June 11, 2026
Excellent doctor. Was very concerned, listened to us and also explained what he felt was the best way to proceed to help my husband.
June 9, 2026
Initial visit with Dr Howgate. The UF facility can be a bit overwhelming to navigate. Once we got back to Dr Howgate, who was 1 hour behind schedule, we were treated with utmost care & compassion. We were informed that the office was running behind & were treated very courteously once we got back to see the doctor.
June 9, 2026
Presents himself as confident and knowledgeable.
June 4, 2026
He was very thorough
June 4, 2026
He listened to my concerns and explained my options. I was very impressed with his thoroughness and understanding for my concerns.
June 4, 2026
Your assistant was fantastic and you’re great
June 2, 2026
Dr. Howgate is very professional and personable at the same time. He’s willing to listen and clarify as needed
June 2, 2026
Shows much interest in you as patient and speaks matter of factly
May 28, 2026
I would have rather met him under different circumstances. I couldn't have made it into better hands. Because of the great job of Dr. Howgate's excellent skills my recovery is going very well.
May 28, 2026
Very professional concerned with my needs doesn’t leave the room till I’m satisfied with the answers .
May 26, 2026
Great bedside manger. Listens and explains things to where I could understand.
May 26, 2026
Very knowledgeable, compassionate and a good listener.
May 26, 2026
Very professional and likeable. He was patient and respectful.
May 14, 2026
Dr Howgate was truly a blessing to meet with he took an impossible situation and help make me comfortable. Extremely talented person.
May 14, 2026
Be able to judge and comment more after surgery
May 14, 2026
He is very friendly and put me at ease. He listened to my situation and councilor me on the procedure.
May 12, 2026
Listen to me, explained all the details and let me make the decision whether I wanted to do surgery now or later
May 12, 2026
Excellent professional!
May 7, 2026
I love his bed manners toward the patient
May 7, 2026
Dr. Howgate is a great physician. He was straight forward with his concerns and what I needed to do to enhance my healing. He also checked up on me regularly to make sure things were going OK.
May 5, 2026
He took time to listen
May 5, 2026
I will continue with this doctor. Was able to explain that surgery was not the answer and explained alternative care.
May 5, 2026
Dr. Howgate listened to me and let me make desisons for myself , and I liked his accent lol
April 30, 2026
He explained the device to me in terms i could understand and made me comfortable with what was to happen.
April 30, 2026
Excellent service
April 30, 2026
Now have a workerable plan to get well.
April 30, 2026
Best Doctor I have ever had.
April 30, 2026
Took his time listening and explaining my needs .
April 28, 2026
Dr.Howgate is very thorough and upfront with all my concerns.
April 28, 2026
Dr Howgate has empathy kindness & compassion for his patients & is kind to his staff
April 28, 2026
Excellent doctor in my opinion!
April 21, 2026
Offered me options that were NEVER before offered in my knee treatments. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, Dr. Howgate AND his Staff!
April 21, 2026
Everything was was handled just as it was designed
April 21, 2026
I arrived for my appointment at 1000 on main floor and checked in. I was 15 min early. No one advised me that he was behind schedule. I went up to second floor and after 45 min asked the nurse who checks you out , what was going on because 20 people came in after me and had left, she told me he was running 1 1/2 hrs late and he would probably get to me around 11:00-11:30. Just nerve wracking. Now still waiting for sceduleling to get to me.
April 14, 2026
Excellent love ❤️ it
March 31, 2026
I had problems walking and need my brace adjusted. They had the problem come the examination room to help. My pain is much better and I don't have to drag my leg. Thank you.
March 31, 2026
Most definitely pleased w/ this whole experience. I have easily recommended Dr Howgate to at least a dozen people!
March 31, 2026
Sephra Miller and Dr Howgate were absolutely wonderful
March 19, 2026
Gave honest opinion
February 26, 2026
Very caring, very informative.
February 26, 2026
Dr. Howgate has been great with flawless surgery and giving the knowledge needed.
February 12, 2026
Same has above
February 10, 2026
Awesome
February 3, 2026
He really took the time to listen and come back with an easy to understand explanation of his findings.
January 20, 2026
He knew I was a retired OR nurse and treated me with respect.
January 6, 2026
Dr Howgate and staff were fantastic.