(KING OF PRUSSIA, September 2026) — Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Center are pleased to announce the addition of Claire McDaniel, MD, MBA, to its medical staff. Dr.
McDaniel is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary and complex hip and
knee replacement surgery.
Dr. McDaniel brings an exceptional academic and surgical background to the practice. She earned
her combined Medical Degree and Master of Business Administration (MD/MBA) from Georgetown
University, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins. She then completed
advanced subspecialty training through an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Rush University. In
addition to her clinical work, Dr. McDaniel is an active clinical researcher who has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and was awarded an NIH-funded research fellowship.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. McDaniel to our team,” said Christina Vannello, CEO of Premier
Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center. “Her outstanding training at some of the
nation’s top institutions, combined with her commitment to cutting-edge clinical research and patientcentered joint replacement care, makes her a tremendous asset to our organization and the
communities we serve.”
Dr. McDaniel is now welcoming new patients at the West Chester office:
- Location: 915 Old Fern Hill Road, Suite 1 B-A, West Chester, PA 19380
- Appointments: Call 1.855.ORTHO24 or visit premierortho.com to schedule.
About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center:
With over 40 locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center provides the full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic services, physical therapy, hand therapy, MRI and Express Ortho Care. Patients trust our specialists for their experience, expertise, and commitment to exceptional care. To learn more visit: premierortho.com or hand2shouldercenter.com.
Contact: Susan Graham
sgraham@premierortho.com or 484-919-9616