About Daniel Berthold
About Daniel P. Berthold
I am PD Dr. med. Daniel P. Berthold, a specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, a university lecturer at the Technical University of Munich and a sports orthopedist. At OrthoCenter Munich, I treat joint problems and sports injuries and provide second opinions on proposed treatments.
FOCUS online EXPERTS Circle
FOCUS online Experte 2026
PD Dr. Daniel Berthold contributes articles on sport, exercise and health as an author in the FOCUS online EXPERTS Circle.
At a glance
Key facts
- Specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery
- University lecturer at the Technical University of Munich
- More than 100 publications and more than 25 medical textbook contributions
- Focus on joints, sports injuries and return to sport
Professional societies
Scientific exchange across borders.
Memberships in national and international professional societies connect clinical experience with research, continuing education and professional exchange.
Links lead to each society’s official website.
My medical perspective
What limits your activity, and what do you want to regain?
I ask which movements cause problems: climbing stairs, working overhead, running or changing direction. Alongside examination and existing scans, this helps me identify the cause and plan treatment.
I discuss conservative and surgical approaches with their realistic possibilities and limits. This explicitly includes modern conservative and orthobiologic treatments such as PRP or ACP when the diagnosis and treatment goal support their use. We discuss suitable treatments, their expected benefits and risks, and when to review your progress.
Clinical practice and training
Sports orthopedics shaped by university medicine and international research.
My clinical and academic development has included the Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich and a research fellowship at the University of Connecticut. These experiences shaped my perspective on the shoulder and knee, biomechanics, sports injuries and rehabilitation.
As a specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, my clinical focus is on joint problems, sports injuries, second opinions and return-to-sport decisions. This includes ambitious recreational athletes as well as people who want to regain dependable function at work or in everyday life.
My clinical work includes competitive athletes in football, basketball and ice hockey. I also contribute medical expertise to running events and panel discussions, including questions about running, HYROX and CrossFit.
Research and teaching
Research on the shoulder, knee and sports injuries.
More than 100 scientific publications, and more than 25 medical textbook contributions form the academic foundation of my work. Research interests include sports orthopedics, the shoulder and knee, biomechanics, prevention and functional outcomes.
As a university lecturer at the Technical University of Munich, my work also includes teaching and scientific quality review. Four selected research projects received the AGA Research Award, AGA Poster Award, Perthes Award and Richard B. Caspari Award.
Expertise
Consultations, expert reports and professional inquiries.
I see patients at OrthoCenter Munich for examination, treatment and second opinions. The guides on joint conditions, sports injuries and diagnostic tests can help you prepare for your appointment.
For an expert report, please state the medical question and any deadline. For press, speaking or research inquiries, start with the topic, organisation and proposed date.
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
What are Daniel Berthold’s medical specialties?
His focus includes sports orthopedics, shoulder and knee problems, sports injuries, joint preservation, second opinions and return to sport.
Where do in-person consultations take place?
Examination and treatment in Munich take place at the OrthoCenter consultation. The appointment link leads to the practice booking service.
Where can I find his publications?
The publications page links to a selected collection and the full author profiles on PubMed and ORCID.
Next step
Appointments and professional inquiries
Choose between a clinical appointment, second opinion, athlete care or a professional inquiry.
