Dr. Daniel Nathanson, MD, FACS
Dr. Nathanson is a board-certified vascular surgeon and the Chief of Vascular Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) and received fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute and UCSF. He specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures for both vascular disease and musculoskeletal joint pain, including:
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
MSK Embolization for Joint & Tendon Pain
Non-Surgical Pain Relief via Embolization
Dr. Nathanson is a regional leader in Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Embolization—non-surgical, image-guided treatments for chronic joint pain due to osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, or overuse. These outpatient procedures reduce inflammation in the arteries supplying the knee, shoulder, elbow, or heel, helping patients avoid surgery and return to daily activities with less pain and downtime.
Conditions Treated
Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Impingement / Tendinopathy
Elbow Tendinopathy / Tennis Elbow
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Achilles Tendon Pain
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Aortic Aneurysms
Carotid Artery Disease
Varicose Veins & Venous Reflux
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Non-Healing Wounds
Limb Threat from Diabetes or Vascular Disease
Education & Training
Residency – Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Fellowship – Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Arizona Heart Institute
Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco
Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Hospital Affiliations
California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Schedule a Consultation
Dr. Nathanson welcomes patients and referrals for both traditional vascular care and non-surgical pain management through embolization. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.
