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Dr. Daniel Barba, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Daniel Barba, MD
4.8 (190 Ratings)

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Dr. Daniel Barba, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Daniel Barba, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 45
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Daniel Barba, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Barba graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at University of Buffalo. Dr. Daniel Barba, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Escondido, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Barba currently practices at Arch Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Barba has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Barba received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 190 times. Dr. Barba's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Barba is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Orthopedics
    1955 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Discectomy
Radiculopathy
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulator Implantation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Revision Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Wound Repair

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Daniel Barba, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Escondido, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2007. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Buffalo
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scripps Clinic Center For Spinal Disorders
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Barba, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Barba's profile.

Dr. Barba frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Barba, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Barba, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Barba has over 18 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

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