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Daniel Guss

Daniel Guss, MBA, MD

Foot and Ankle Orthopedic SurgeryFoot and Ankle SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Hebrew
  • English

Gender

Male

About Daniel Guss

Dr. Daniel Guss firmly believes in equipping patients with the latest treatment options and empowering them to choose the path to recovery that is right for them - whether it leads to the Olympics or a stroll with a grandchild.

Dr. Guss earned his BS in molecular biophysics & biochemistry at Yale University before attaining his MD at Harvard Medical School. After a year-long general surgery internship at Mass General, he completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, training at Harvard-affiliated hospitals including Mass General, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Dr. Guss' interest in improving the way our healthcare system delivers care to patients led him to spend two years at Harvard Business School pursuing an MBA, after which he completed a year-long fellowship focused on orthopedic foot and ankle disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He also pursued additional training at the Harvard-Mass General Foot and Ankle Surgery fellowship and was selected to participate in the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Traveling Fellowship.

Dr. Guss has a clinical interest in sports-related injuries, minimally-invasive foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle reconstruction, cartilage, ligament and tendon disorders and orthopedic trauma. He also is actively involved in academic research and teaching, and has lectured internationally on sports-related and traumatic foot and ankle injuries. He has won grants and awards for research from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Arthroscopy Association of North America, as well as the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy. He remains committed to furthering the field of foot and ankle surgery through participation and leadership within the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and directs the Harvard-MGH Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship. He has also been selected for the Venture Incubation Program at the Harvard Business School where he was a finalist for Harvard’s President’s Innovation Challenge.

In his free time, Dr. Guss is an avid downhill skier and has participated in big-mountain ski camps out West. He also enjoys exercising, reading and trying to keep up with his young family.

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Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3F, Boston, MA 02114
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  2. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
  3. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Service
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 1150, Waltham, MA 02451
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle, 2014
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedics, 2011
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedics, 2007
  • Medical Education: Harvard University School of Public Health, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

295 ratings, 123 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I COULD HAVE NOT ASKED FOR BETTER AS A DOCTOR AND PERSON. HE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND I PUT MY TRUST IN HIM.

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Very pleasant. Was very informative with the options I had. Would highly recommend Dr. Guss and office

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Very knowledgeable long memory the last time I saw him was in [redacted] and remembered a lot about me and my case truly appreciate it

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Daniel Gus on consult after my Newton-Wellesley hospitalization. He was courteous, professional, overall excellent.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Grateful for the quick appointment.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    This provider did not remember my current medical history or the status of my recovery, did not listen to my explanation of a new injury and interrupted me, went off track, and ultimately I left with more questions than I started with and did not really alleviate my concerns [redacted]. I also found the provider not very clear on how much time to rest and had to ask several times in order to get an amount of time. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Daniel was nice and polite and professional and all. And he did explain his point clearly which I understood. However, I don't think he took time to understand my concerns and took my words quite lightly and seems like just trying to get over with the appointment asap. So even though the appointment was smooth and professional, I don't think it's helpful and did not address my concern either.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Came prepared with my background and info from Walk In Ortho Clinic previous week. Reviewed issues with me, listened well, seemed very interested and empathetic for my complicated issues.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Great

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr Guss was great surgeon. Have already recommended him to others.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    The doctor did a very good job explaining how my foot got broken and what to do. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Before, during and after the injury which Dr Guss attended to, I felt totally taken care of. When I called about a DVT concert I was scheduled for an Ultrasound within a day or 2. I would recommend Dr. Guss and his team without exception!

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Guss was an outstanding physician. I very much appreciated his service. He was professional, warm, patient, thoughtful, and I felt that he really worked with me in a way that left me feeling heard and valued. I would not hesitate to refer a family member or friend to him.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    I was impressed by the number of professionals I met with. Great job!

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    He seemed to have made a decision prior to talking to me. He appeared brusque and condescending at times [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Listens and addresses all concerns and questions. Had good sense of humor too. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I was so grateful for they way he cared for me, he did not sit looking at the computer, he focussed on me and my husband. He was so thorough and thoughtful and considerate and I greatly appreciated his expertise

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr. Guss was extremely easy to talk with. He explained my foot problem with details I could understand. He was friendly and very approachable. I would recommend him to anyone who needs orthopedic care.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr Guss was very easy to relate to.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I appreciate very much his thoroughness and the skill with which he worked on my foot. And so, to cause me practically no discomfort, he gave me solutions for supporting me in the future. And overall, the person that assisted him was wonderful, also. It was a great experience, and I appreciated it tremendously. And a vote of confidence for this doctor and his future. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Guss is very thorough, detailed, and quick. Quick in a matter that you don't feel like you're rushed. He will entertain any question you have and provide his professional feedback as available and give you the opportunity to ask questions and then at the end always leaves it an open-ended that if anything comes up, reach out to him through his office and you can go from there.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    He is lovely. His whole team is lovely and kind.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr.Guss was exceptional!!

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    He was great and very helpful

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    He was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    I was incredibly impressed with Dr. Guss. He was kind and thoughtful. I feel very confident that I will be getting the best care possible from him and all of the people associated with this practice.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Took his time to listen and explain my situation.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Referrals

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Overall very good.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Explained my condition and some options moving forward. We agreed on a conservative first step approach and helped set that up.

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He was very kind however the care was lacking. I left more confused than before my appointment. I felt very rushed and as if my injury wasn't important because it wasn't as serious as others. He didn't even listen to my lengthy history of injuries on the ankle I went in for. Simply didn't care because I wasn't a surgical case. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Both Dr. Guss and resident Dr. [redacted] were personable, helpful, attentive, professional, and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Guss was the best possible surgeon for my condition. He was a complete professional and always explained things clearly and simply. He was a blessing for my healing process.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    He was great

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Knowledgeable, related, helpful

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I had an excellent experience. Dr. Guss was extremely helpful, listened well, and offered tremendous advice. One small point: the staff should ask whether I have imaging before they prep me for X-rays; I didn't need X-rays but they didn't give me a chance to mention that. But that was a very small point. Top-notch visit.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Daniel Guss just decided to disagree with me when I told him I needed paperwork to be filled out for my job.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Outstanding in every way.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I found the office and my visit very helpful and very respectful and very professional. I felt that Dr. Guss was very thorough as well as a resident who was very thorough and both were good listeners and were careful to explain everything that I needed to know.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Class operation in an excellent facility.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    A+ experience. There was a quick diagnosis. A quick ability to get some extra testing done. A quick abilty to schedule surgery and a very supportive team along the way.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr Guss was excellent!!!

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    5 stars!

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Just wish explain my situation

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Guss listened, was clear, and compassionate. I feel fully confident in his ability to take care of my surgery.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    This was a very successful visit. The doctors were personable and efficient.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I was see by three people: 1) I guess a "nurse" who got basic information. 2. A resident and a student who interviewed me and checked out my ankle; 3) Dr. Guss with the resident and the student. This was great. More brains the better. I was really pleased with everyone's awareness of what I had been through prior to this meeting. They had all studied my case before seeing me. This is hugely appreciated.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    [redacted]. When I saw Dr. Guss at the next appointment, he listened to all my concerns and answered any questions clearly concerning my issues and surgery. Dr. Guss was professional and personable.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable, curious, understanding.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Listened carefully to my narrative of how my injury occurred. Explained the nature of healing bones and how it applied to me. Knowledgeable with a sense of humor.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Excellent care!

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I thought he was very knowledgeable and ordered the correct test that was needed to be done for his diagnosis.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I had a very pleasant visit and decided to go with him on my surgery on site.

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Yes, Dr. Guss was very professional and very knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns and he answered all of my questions. And I was very pleased with the visit and the experience I had there.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I think Dr. Guss did very well with the surgery, even though it hurts a lot right now, but I am optimistic that he did a great job. And I appreciated all the information he gave me beforehand and just basically informing me what would be, giving me advice, you know, what would be the best route. And to be honest, I feel like this is the best route that I've gone through. And yeah, I appreciate him.

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    He was very smart, kind, and professional and made me feel very comfortable

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Guss was great!! Very engaging and respectful

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    The dr seemed to be excellent and thorough

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Guss was friendly and helpful and I appreciate his care. Had a great experience with the rest of the staff too, including front desk staff and xray techs.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent care team. Had an unfortunate incident that led to being seen in the first place and the team helped me to feel as though I was getting the best care possible to deal with the situation.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very knowledgeable. Somewhat dismissive of current health condition, my history of it and potential impact has on me his visit dx

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Guss is very personable, knowledgeable, and nice. I was pleasantly surprised that he had looked at my records and talked to me about an unrelated, nonorthopedic surgery.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Guss was great. He explained what my issue is and prescribed new orthotics, which have been huge. 95% of my pain is gone. I only feel it once in a while now. Thank you!!!

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Dr Guss was great! He got the glass out of my foot very quickly and smoothly. I felt so much better immediately. He was obviously skilled with his hands/surgical technique, but he was very personable too-distracting me from my foot pain with wit and conversation. His fellow was also with him and she was great, too. I'm glad I went to see them!

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I was seen in a timely and professional manner by the receptionist, x-ray technician, assistant and Dr. Guss and his staff, Everything went according to plan and my results were communicated by Dr, Guss soon after the visit . Dr, Guss is a wonderful provider and I appreciate him and all the help he has given.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr Guss was very prepared when he saw me and was very helpful regarding what to expect in the coming weeks.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    The Dr. listened carefully and was able to understand what I needed. The procedure was discussed and a call from his office will determine the date of surgery.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    I love Dr. Guss. He makes a not so great situation palatable. He gives you options even though he's the one who went to med school. He explains things thoughtfully and truly moved his whole schedule for me. Amazing. I have already recommended him to a friend.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I would refer anyone to Dr. Guss and the Foot and Ankle Service at Mass General Brigham in Wellesley.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    He was great. He listened to me. He explained things. He looked at my other x-rays from another hospital. We talked about my activity levels. He was personalized, good bedside manner, and very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Guss is a highly intelligent and well trained physician with an excellent bedside manner. He is a good listener and can explain things in a way that his patience can understand. He put me at ease and told me he would take good care of me. That is all I needed to hear.

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Provider was kind and helpful

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Great , caring and knowledgeable!! He has great bedside mannet, he is kind.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I found Dr. Guss extremely professional, very gentle, and patient. He had everything he had to say. He said it to my son-in-law who was in with me and myself. He listened to my son-in-law and myself. And he not only treated the x-ray, but he was treating me, which was much different than the x-ray. And that just scored huge with me.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    listened to everything I said and responded appropriately. I had his full and complete attention

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Guss listened attentively and provided care that made me feel confident in my healing from injury. He laid out the possibilities of what care might be needed in the future, but didn't dwell on things that may not come to pass. I appreciated that we set up a follow-up to check in on the healing progress. He was the first physician to see me since I had fallen two weeks previous to the appointment and no one else had the expertise to guide my treatment and care. I appreciate Dr. Guss very much and feel lucky that he is my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    I really felt comfortable with Dr Guss and his associate. (Sorry I can't remember his name.) They were both very kind and respectful. I was totally comfortable with them. Dr. Guss seems to have a wonderful sense of humor and I really appreciated that. I have total confidence in his diagnosis and am happy that he is part of the MGH staff.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I went to Dr Guss because Urgent Care thought the displaced fracture of my big toe may need manipulation or surgery to heal properly. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with Dr Guss. He was friendly, funny, caring, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. His staff, from check in to x-ray to support staff, were all great. I will certainly go back to Dr Guss if I need an orthopedic in the future. I have already recommended him to multiple people and will continue recommending him to everyone! Dr Guss is the best - 10 out of 10 for sure!

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    I had broken ankle yeah But torn ligament He did not shop the ligament while in surgery for ankle Kinda annoyed Ligament tear was not addressed

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    He was informative about the approach he suggested for my problem, and answered my questions. Unfortunately, I forgot some of the things I wanted to ask.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Truly impressed with the time Dr Guss took to fully explain everything. He never gave any indication. That he had anywhere else to go.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I appreciate all Dr Guss did to help me recover from my traumatic ankle injury

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    All staff were efficient, friendly, and helpful. Instructions for follow up were clear.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very thorough and professional.

  • Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Great bedside manner. Immediately put me at ease. Genuinely empathetic

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very pleased. Thorough. Saw me early!!

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Was attentive to my concerns, personable and professional.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr Guess was amazing - very thorough and very personable. Great surgeon!

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    I had a wonderful experience with my appointment. He was very thorough, empathetic, and really made me feel heard and understood. I felt like he really understood what was going on with my foot and explained it to me in a way that was easy to understand. And he really took time to listen to my concerns about returning to athletics and running and things that I love to do. I would highly recommend him to any patient and I'm looking forward to seeing him in fall appointments. Cannot recommend him highly enough, exclamation point.

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Didn't listen and didn't have no respect and had to rush to his next appointment [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Friendly, empathetic and explained things clearly.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. Guss was very respectful and knowledgeable. I was particularly grateful that he called me directly after the appointment to communicate updated findings and recommendations from my CT scan. Although I ended up going elsewhere with my procedure, his advice and communication were greatly appreciated

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Clear explanations. On time visit. Listened to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    He knew my record and we talked about it

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Overall great experience, validated my thoughts and gently challenged me with new perspectives. Made me feel heard and provided me with support while I'm processing my injury. Fantastic visit

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Guss was great. He listened to my comments & questions and answered everything. He welcomed my input. You can't get any better than that. I look forward to working with him in the future.

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    He was personable, knowledgeable, answered all my questions

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    He knew what he was talking about.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Took extra time to explain options and make sure I was comfortable with my choice

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. And staff very professional and respectful

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Guss was caring, professional, and very helpful to me regarding my surgery and follow-ups. He answered any and all my questions before and after surgery, so that I was comfortable knowing everything important and impacting the health of my foot. He also answered all of the questions I had because of my curiosity about the way the surgery has healed my foot.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    He didn't give me the answer I wanted lol but he was nice and proficient and professional

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I had a terrific experience with Dr. Guss. He's obviously very competent and honest about any procedure and what it would take from a recovery perspective and giving me the information to consider what my next steps are. So thank you. Bye.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Provider was understanding and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Guss explained everything to me and took the time that was needed to examine my foot and explain what was happening.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr Guss is great!! Great listener, very professional and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr. Guss was very gentle and that was good.

  • Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Dr. Guss is amazing. He was kind, attentive, listened to my concerns and provided sound recommendations. He really cared about me as a person and only recommended what he thought would be best for my individual needs.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Guss was one of the nicest Drs I've ever met and I've been a nurse in a Boston hospital for nearly 40 years so that says a lot!!

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    excellent, approachable, not stuffy!

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Guss was wonderful and uplifting-very positive and easy to talk too

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Yes, my experience with this provider was extremely necessary and it was extremely thorough, professional, and he is a great humanitarian as a doctor and as a person. I have the utmost respect for Dr. Guss, and I look forward to continuing a relationship with him as my surgeon for any future needs that he may provide. I'm very lucky to have him on your staff, and I'm very lucky to be his patient. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr. Guss and his associates always empathize the pain that I have in my left foot. Always, always he puts my mind at ease because I do have a problem in my left foot. I have metal in it, but the metal is fine. He gave me a beautiful brace and assured me surgery is the last thing on his agenda because I don't need it. And he said to please call him if anything bothers me or make another appointment. If the brace is working, I am so satisfied. Dr. Guss and his associates were tremendous. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    It was a super efficient visit. I learned a lot in the process. I had a doctor that was interested in trying to solve my problem and I walked away with information as to what I could do to help alleviate some of the pain in my foot.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Did not feel rushed.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Itv was my first timer at this facility. Everyone was so nice. I was treated great,

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Excellent experience, respectful, answered my question's directly

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. Guss was kind and attentive and was also thoughtful and reassuring in his manner and discussion of my ankle issue

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    It was very easy. Everyone was nice and the appt eased my concerns