Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Treating Patients in Pickerington & Westerville.


Dr. Daniel DeGenova is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine care. He has dedicated his career to advancing the treatment of spinal disorders through exceptional patient care, surgical innovation, and research.
Daniel T. DeGenova, DO is a second-generation orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery at the Sonoran Spine Center in Tempe, Arizona. Prior to that, he completed a 5-year residency with OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio where he was named chief resident. A graduate of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Miami University, Dr. DeGenova has dedicated his career to advancing the treatment of spinal disorders through exceptional patient care, surgical innovation, and research.
Dr. DeGenova has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and presented extensively at regional and national orthopedic and spine meetings. His research spans spine surgery, orthopedic trauma, and complex musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on improving surgical outcomes and advancing evidence-based care. He is an active member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), AOSpine, and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS).
Recognized for both his clinical excellence and leadership, Dr. DeGenova is a two-time OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year, recipient of the OhioHealth Distinguished Researcher Award and earned the Outstanding Community Service Award. Following in the footsteps of his father, an orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. DeGenova combines a lifelong passion for spine care with a commitment to helping patients return to active, healthy lives.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
AOSpine
Athens Boat and Ski Club
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
North American Spine Society (NASS)
Ohio Orthopedic Society
Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)
Phi Beta Kappa Member
REAM (Research Education And Mentorship) Orthopedics
OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident Golden Gloves Award
OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident
Pittsburgh Spine Summit Resident Skills Competition Winner
OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident Distinguished Researcher Award
OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident Outstanding Community Service Award
2022-2023 OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year
2021-2022 OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year
Recipient of the Touch Silver Award
Recipient of the OhioHealth Research Fellowship
American Journal of Case Reports: Journal Reviewer
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery: Journal Reviewer
Cureus Journal of Medical Science: Journal Reviewer
Foot & Ankle Specialist: Journal Reviewer
Health Science Reports: Journal Reviewer
Harvest Preparatory High School Sideline Physician
Journal of International Medical Research: Journal Reviewer
Journal of Investigative Surgery: Journal Reviewer
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare: Journal Reviewer
Made for Medicine Volunteer
Miami University Student Preceptorship Mentor
The Miracle League of New Albany
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Graduate Medical Education Readiness Event Preceptor
Orthopedics: Journal Reviewer
Scientific Reports: Journal Reviewer
DeGenova DT, Paulini AS, Chang IE, Hyland SS, Miller KB, Skura BW, Taylor BC. Flexor Tenosynovitis Secondary to Crush Injury: A Case Report. The Physis. 2026:8(1):1-4.
DeGenova DT, Starcher NJ, Rodriquez TM, Hogge CA, Kilby MA, Kriebel MT, Korb I, DeGenova FP. Lumbar Interbody Fusions: Review of Uses, Techniques, and Complications. Journal of Long-Term Effect of Medical Implants. 2025:35(3):63-70.
Perugini AJ, DeGenova DT, Iandoli JL, Melaragno AJ, Pelz NC, Taylor BC. Is Fixation of a Single End of Segmental Rib Fractures Enough? Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. 2025:10:e001707.
Anderson M, DeGenova DT, Perugini A, Mehta V, Spencer P, Perugini AJ, Taylor AR, Pyles J, Taylor BC. Open Tibial Shaft Fracture Related Infections: Review of Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Journal of Orthopedic Experience & Innovation. 2025:(6):1.
Iandoli J, DeGenova DT, Perugini AJ, Hill ZP, Glazier MT, Taylor BC. Lisfranc Fixation using Dorsomedial Plating Technique. Foot & Ankle Specialists. 2025:0(0).
Starcher NJ, DeGenova DT, Glazier MT, Miller KB, Spencer P, Mehta V, Blair N, Faherty M, Taylor BC. Accuracy of Pre-Operative Planning Helical Blade Length During Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures with Trochanteric Fixation Nail System. Journal of Long-Term Effect of Medical Implants. 2025:35(3):45-52.
Wing A, Dao T, Stone R, DeGenova DT, Davis T, Taylor BC. A Novel Treatment of Talar Neck Fractures with Significant Bone Voids Using Cervical Spine Allograft. Foot and Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports, and Cases. 2025:100485.
Steimle JA, Lohmeyer JL, Taylor BC, DeGenova DT. The Role of Adjunctive Medial Plating in Distal Femur Fractures and Distal Femur Fractures Nonunions. Cureus. 2025: 17(2):e78538.
Perugini AJ, Hyland SS, Iandoli J, Hill ZP, Peabody JT, Peabody JT, DeGenova DT, Faherty M, Taylor BC. The Impact of Fibular Fixation Method on Pilon Fracture Healing. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025:(14):358:1-14.
Vyas KC, Abaskaron M, Carpenter M, Manes T, Turnow M, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC. Popliteal Artery Injury Following Knee Dislocation Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes. Surgical Techniques Development. 2025:(14)1:2:1-21.
Gupta NK, Zoghi S, Chmait HR, Covell MM, Sabet CJ, DeGenova DT, Moisi MD, Schmidt MH, Bowers CA. Complementary Effects of Postoperative Delirium and Frailty on 30-Day Outcomes in Spine Surgery. The Spine Journal. 2024:0:1-8.
Turnow MT, Davis T, Seebacher T, Chudik G, Manes T, DeGenova DT, Mehta S. Osteochondral Allograft Transplant for Femoral Head Fracture: A Case Report. Surgical Techniques Development. 2024:13(4):402-408.
Manes T, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC, Patel JN. Far Posterior Approach for Rib Fracture Fixation: Surgical Technique Guide. JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques. 2024:14(4):e23.00094:1-4.
DeGenova DT, Iandoli J, Melaragno AJ, Hyland SS, Dickinson SE, Hoffman B, Taylor BC. Can Early Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries Without Planned Re-Intervention be Safely Performed. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 2024.
Hill ZP, Brown J, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC, Mendicino R, Korb I. Traumatic Periprosthetic Fractures Following Total Ankle Replacement: A Systematic Review and Proposed Classification. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 2024.
Pharis HF, DeGenova DT, Manes TJ, Anderson MS, Seebacher TA, Turnow MT, DeFroda SF, Wissman RD. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of Intra-articular Hip Pathology in Collegiate American Football Players. Annuals of Surgical Case Reports & Images. 2024:1(5):1050.
DeGenova DT, Mennona S, Jones TJ, Hoffman A, Davis T, Cantor N, Taylor BC. Lisfranc Open Reduction and Internal Fixation. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024:38(8S):S14-S15.
DeGenova DT, Pharis HF, Anderson MA, Turnow MT, Mehta V, Spencer P, Taylor BC, Scheschuk J. Fixation of Sacral Ala Fracture Using a Midfoot Mesh Plate as a Cannulated Screw Washer: A Case Report. Surgical Techniques Development. 2024:13:237-244.
DeGenova DT, Hill ZP, Hoffman AD, Taylor AR, Dues B, Faherty M, Taylor BC. Does the Subtalar or Tibiotalar Joint Need Fused in Primary Retrograde Tibiotalocalcaneal Nailing for Fragility Ankle Fractures? Foot & Ankle Specialist. 2024.
DeGenova DT, Peabody JT, Schrock, JB, Homan MD, Suriel Peguero E, Taylor BC. Symptomatic Rib Fracture Nonunion: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2024.
Hill ZP, Brown JR, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC. Management of Traumatic Peri-prosthetic Total Ankle Replacement Fractures: A Case Report Involving Long-Stemmed Tibial Components. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases. 2024;4(1):100366.
Pharis HF, DeGenova DT, Passias BJ, Manes TJ, Parizek G, Sybert D. The Safety and Efficacy of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions in the Outpatient Setting. Cureus. 2024;16(2):e53662.
DeGenova DT, Miller KB, Paulini AS, Melaragno AJ, Davis T, Hoffman, B, Taylor BC. Early Definitive Fixation of Talus Fractures is Safe. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 2023;19(1):14-20.
DeGenova DT, Passias BJ, Paulini AS, Myers PM, Dues B, Taylor BC. The Effect of Obesity on Hemiarthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures. Journal of Long-Term Effect of Medical Implants. 2024:34(2):53-60.
DeGenova DT, Turnow MT, Anderson MS, Manes TJ, Pharis HF, Seebacher TA, Taylor BC. Talar Extrusion Injury: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes. International Journal of Surgery & Surgical Techniques. 2023:7(2).
DeGenova DT, Spencer P, Kelly B, Mehta V, Rodriguez N, DeGenova DA, Scheschuk JP, Taylor BC. Rib Fractures: Review of Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes. Journal of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. 2023:7(2).
DeGenova DT, Lin J, Auger DP, Goubeaux CC, Myers P, DeGenova DA, Taylor BC. Early Weight Bearing After Syndesmosis Fixation for Ankle Injuries. Journal of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. 2023:7(2).
DeGenova DT, Pharis HF, Schrock JB, Chang IE, Peabody JT, Patel JN, Taylor BC. Bosworth Ankle Fracture with Associated Partial Deltoid Ligament Injury: A Case Report. Journal of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. 2023:7(2).
DeGenova DT, Perugini AJ, Hyland SS, Auger DP, Rogers CJ, Sullivan DM, Ryu RC. Delayed Arterial Spasm After Low Energy Trauma: A Case Report. Clinics of Surgery. 2023;8:3655.
DeGenova DT, Wing AO, Perugini AJ, Petersen MJ, Misbrener EK, Tulchin-Francis K, Kadado A. Orthopedic Manifestations of Thanatophoric Dwarfism: A Case Report and Literature Review. JBJS Case Connector. 2023;13(3).
Hyland SS, DeGenova DT, Scheschuk JP, Taylor BC. Go with the Flow: Tubing Alternative with Irrigation. Health Science Reports. 2023;6(6);e1299.
DeGenova DT, Miller KB, McClure TT, Schuette HB, French BG, Taylor BC. Operative Fixation of Rib Fracture Nonunions. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2023;143(6):3047-3054.
Casciato D, DeGenova DT, Hill Z, Lin J, Peabody JT, Schmitz NP, Taylor BC. Association Between Pronation External Rotation IV Fracture Pattern and Regional Bone Density. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 2023;0(0):19386400231173163.
DeGenova DT, Glazier MT, Schrock JB, Skura BW, Hockman TN, Taylor BC. Peri-implant Proximal Humerus Fracture Stabilized with Stacked Plating: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports. 2023;13(3):8-12.
DeGenova DT, Hyland SS, Peabody JT, Schmitz NP, Myers DM, Patterson RG, Patel JN. Differences Between Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and those Without in Cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Cureus. 2023;15(3):e36576.
McClure TT, Taylor BC, Huber G, Glazier MT, Myers DM, DeGenova DT. Intramedullary Screw Fixation Versus Traditional Plating for Distal Fibula Fractures. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2023;62(2):355-359.
Hyland SS, DeGenova DT, Mehta S. Posterolateral Femoral Episiotomy for Explantation: A Case Report. International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal. 2023;2(8):1-6.
DeGenova DT, Paulini AS, Huber G, Hoffman B, Isaacson M, Taylor BC. Girdlestone Resection Arthroplasty: A Salvage Procedure for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatism. 2023;7(1):108-112.
Schuette HB, Starcher NJ, Goubeaux CC, DeGenova DT, Triplet JJ, Mehta S, Taylor BC. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Comparison of the Deltoid Split and Deltopectoral Approaches. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2023;143:4463-4669.
Passias BJ, Verre JJ, McGrath K, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC. The Use of Shape-Memory Alloy Staples (Nitinol) in the Treatment of Pubic Symphyseal Disruptions: Clinical Results and Radiographic Outcomes. Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants. 2022;33(1):67–74.
DeGenova DT, Schmitz NP, Lin J, Jones TJ, Taylor BC. Outpatient Surgery for Rib Fracture Fixation: A Report of 3 Cases. Cureus. 2022;14(11):e31890.
DeGenova DT, Hyland SS, Schrock JB, Peabody JT, Lin J, Taylor BC. Lisfranc Injuries: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes. International Journal of Orthopaedics. 2022;9(2):1608-1613.
Deliberato D, Myers DM, Schnee B, Taylor BC, Passias BJ, Smith A, Reddy H, DeGenova DT. Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes. Orthopedics. 2022;45(3):e148-e153.
DeGenova DT, Hyland SS, Schrock JB, Melaragno AJ, Taylor BC. Intramedullary Lengthening Nails in Adults: Review of Uses, Techniques, and Complications. International Journal of Orthopaedics. 2021;8(5):1535-1540.
Skura B, Ebaugh MP, Passias BJ, DeGenova DT, Hoffman A, Scheschuk JP, Taylor BC. Pelvic Shadowing as Diagnostic Predictor of Orthopedic Pathology in Orthopedic Trauma Patients. Cureus. 2021;13(9):e17873.
Hockman TN, Triplet JJ, DeGenova DT, French BG. First Extensor Compartment Tendon Rupture in the Setting of a Radial Styloid and Both Bone Forearm Fracture: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector. 2021;11(2):e20.00232.
Schuette HB, Durkin WM, Passias BJ, DeGenova DT, Bertolini C, Meyers P, Taylor BC. The Effect of Obesity on Operative Time and Postoperative Complications for Peritrochanteric Femur Fractures. Cureus. 2020;12(11):e11720.
Brewster J, Grenier G, Carter C, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC, Ebaugh MP, Halverson A. Long-Term Comparison of Retrograde and Antegrade Femoral Nailing. Orthopedics. 2020;43(4):e278-e282.
Myers DM, Triplet JJ, LaRiccia AK, DeGenova DT, Johnson DB, Taylor BC. Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Fracture Healing. Journal of Rheumatology Research. 2020;2(1):64-69.
Karim A, So E, Taylor BC, DeGenova D, Nace W. Ankle Fracture Fixation: Medial or Lateral First? Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2019;58(1):75-79.
Craig WR, Baker TW, Marts AR, DeGenova DT, Martin DP, Reed GC, McCarrick RM, Crowder MW, Cohen SM, Tierney DL. Substituent Effects on the Coordination Chemistry of Metal-Binding Pharmacophores. Inorganic Chemistry. 2017;56(19):11721-11728.
Taylor BC, Hansen DC, Harrison R, Lucas DE, DeGenova D. Primary Retrograde Tibiotalocalcaneal Nailing for Fragility Ankle Fractures. Iowa Orthopedic Journal. 2016;36(1):75-78.
LaRiccia A, Taylor BC, DeGenova D. Rib Fracture Fixation: Continued Evolution. OA Orthopaedics. 2014;18,2(2):16.
1030 Refugee Rd., Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147
70 S Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, Ohio 43081