2200 Fowler Grove Blvd3rd floorWinter Garden, FL 34787
Overview of Dr. Fassett
Dr. Fassett is a board-certified orthopaedic neurosurgeon that specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders including degenerative conditions, spinal tumors, and spinal deformity. Dr. Fassett completed neurosurgical residency training at the University of Utah in 2006. After residency, Dr. Fassett gained further experience in spinal trauma at the internationally recognized trauma center, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik, in Murnau, Germany and completed a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgery spine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
After training, Dr. Fassett worked for fifteen years at the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he served as Department Head, Director of Spinal Surgery, and Fellowship Director for Spinal Surgery. He has trained 15 fellows in spinal surgery including international fellows from India, Brazil, and Syria. Dr. Fassett has published over 50 articles in professional journals, written countless book chapters, and has given numerous international presentations on spinal surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Fassett enjoys watersports, fishing, and the general outdoors.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2006 - 2007
University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2001 - 2006
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2028
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2023
MI State Medical License 2006 - 2008
UT State Medical License 2001 - 2008
PA State Medical License 2006 - 2007
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In Reply to the Letter to the Editor Regarding: "Temporary Posterior C1-C2 Instrumentation without Fusion for Treatment of Displaced Atlantoaxial Fractures.Jonathan Garst, Elsa Olson, Max Kahn, Daniel Fassett
World Neurosurgery. 2023-04-01 - 1 citationsTemporary Posterior C1-C2 Instrumentation without Fusion for Treatment of Displaced Atlantoaxial Fractures.Jonathan Garst, Elsa Olson, Max Kahn, Daniel Fassett
World Neurosurgery. 2022-08-01 - Sectioning of C2 nerve roots during C1-2 fusion: report of aberrant vertebral artery during C2 nerve root sectioning. Illustrative case.Max Kahn, Paul MacMahon, Thomas Russell, Jeffrey D Klopfenstein, Daniel R Fassett
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons. 2021-11-01
Press Mentions
Rothman Orthopaedics to Become National Brand, but No 'Aspirations to Go Beyond US'April 22nd, 2022
JFK's Long, Silent Struggle with Back PainJuly 12th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
Great West PPOHealth Alliance PPO
HealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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