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Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD

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(Daniel R. Laster, MD)

(665 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

289 W Huntington Drive Suite 304
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 797-2002

Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD is an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

289 W Huntington Drive Suite 304
Arcadia, CA 91007

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USC Arcadia Hospital

2627 E Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 797-2002

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Some issues Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	410
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	25
doctor visit	1144
hip imaging	223
hospital care	96
injections	410
inpatient care	96
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	888
pelvic imaging	232
reconstructive surgery	43
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	1160

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	467
doctor visit	1190
hip imaging	251
hospital care	69
injections	467
inpatient care	69
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	1021
pelvic imaging	244
reconstructive surgery	39
spinal procedures	76
X-rays	1341

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	58
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	125
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	430
doctor visit	1143
hip imaging	235
hospital care	31
injections	430
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	82
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	1097
pelvic imaging	229
reconstructive surgery	52
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	1375

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	47
Hispanic	71
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	109
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	428
doctor visit	1048
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	295
hospital care	36
injections	428
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	66
musculoskeletal imaging	1120
pelvic imaging	294
reconstructive surgery	54
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	1457

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	848

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	112
Hispanic	148
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	194
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	434
doctor visit	940
hospital care	26
injections	434
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	784
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	69
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	842

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	51
Hispanic	67
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	93
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	292
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	33
doctor visit	941
hospital care	42
injections	292
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
musculoskeletal imaging	875
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	69
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	930

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	48
Hispanic	73
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	88
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
doctor visit	916
hospital care	29
injections	245
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	783
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	61
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	832

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	40
Hispanic	60
Asian	29
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	89
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	20
doctor visit	793
hospital care	21
injections	225
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
musculoskeletal imaging	636
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	52
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	680

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	37
Hispanic	45
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	82
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
doctor visit	684
hip imaging	33
hospital care	28
injections	194
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	585
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	570

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	29
Hispanic	51
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	69
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	226
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	21
doctor visit	820
hip imaging	38
hospital care	27
injections	226
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	598
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	52
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	596

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	27
Hispanic	46
Asian	33
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	76
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	242
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	827
hip imaging	33
hospital care	14
injections	242
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	53
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	724
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	53
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	743

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	33
Hispanic	54
Asian	35
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	79
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated as an orthopedist in Arcadia, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	326
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	22
doctor visit	949
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	158
hospital care	38
injections	326
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	828
pelvic imaging	108
reconstructive surgery	51
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	956

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	28
Non-Hispanic White	407
Hispanic	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	203
85 and over	91
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Keck Medical Center of USC

USC Arcadia Hospital

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 665 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arcadia, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-11-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Good experience. Doctor Laster knew I have decided on the procedure on this visit and my situation has progressed and cause movement more difficult. Since it was going to be a few more months away, he will see me again a week before the procedure. He had shared about the procedure on my first visit, talked about the benefits and went over the risks but didn't go into details.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Can't rate Dr Laster high enough. I went in with a long list of questions and we went through this all. He as very patient and his explanations were thorough and clear. I never felt he was rushing or needing to move on to the next patient.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-11

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Dr. Laster is easy to talk with and he let me know the problems I am having with my right knee. HeExplained the ex-ray of my knee in detail. A very good Dr. With a great personalility.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My Dr. Laster was great. He listened answered any questions or concerns right away. I will miss him but he sure saved my life. I will forever be grateful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-08

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor listened, explained was sympathetic informed me of surgery.. Felt I was in good hands, made me feel less fearful

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Laster was very personable and professional, and I didn't feel rushed at my appointment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-05

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He will refer me to another doctor for further test. Soon, I hope.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Laster & his nurse were excellent and very attentive to me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-02

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Dr. Laster is very professional and easy to talk to

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-24

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Dr. Lasster is an excellent physician.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel R. Laster, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,796 Legion Hinge $365	Recon Hips $325	VERILAST Knees $297	Journey II BCS $260	Navio Surgical System $254	Other $295
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$396 ROSA $150	Arcos $124	Persona Revision $94	AccuFill $29
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$176 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $176
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$160 Zilretta $160
Mallinckrodt LLC	$147 OFIRMEV $147
Other	$1,035 SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $117	Knee $114	Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $85	Mako $68	Osteoarthritis of the knee $52	Other $599

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,646
Travel and Lodging	$63

Biography

Dr. Daniel Laster practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Pasadena, CA and Arcadia, CA. His areas of clinical interest consist of replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Laster's professional affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Laster's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually honors Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Pasadena, CA according to Yext.