Meet Dr. Daniali

Dr. Daniali is a champion of innovative and groundbreaking treatment modalities, continuously seeking to improve her outcomes. She is a compassionate and attentive provider who understands the human aspects of care and creates an environment of trust and healing.

Dr. Lily Daniali examining a patient

Training and Background

Dr. Daniali was named a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, obtaining her B.A. in Public Health Studies. Afterward, she graduated with honors from the University of Washington, considered among the most prestigious medical schools in the nation. 

Continuing her education, Dr. Daniali completed a Plastic Surgery Residency at Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences in N.J. before pursuing a Craniofacial Fellowship at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute and a Hand Surgery/Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern. 

Areas of Specialization

  • Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Facial Reconstruction 
  • Acute Burn Care
  • Aesthetic Surgery

Philosophy and Approach

As a peripheral nerve surgeon in Denver, Dr. Daniali focuses on active listening to understand all the ways in which a patient’s condition is impacting their life. Dealing with chronic pain can be overwhelming, but Dr. Daniali serves as a trusted resource to help dispel anxiety. She takes an educational approach to guide patients through their treatment process, answering all questions in depth. Dr. Daniali relies on cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technology to deliver outstanding outcomes and lasting relief from symptoms. 

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Career Highlights

  • Dr. Daniali was the first provider in Colorado to offer Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for a lower extremity amputee. 
  • Dr. Daniali is a regional and national lecturer, educating professionals in the medical field on topics in peripheral nerve care, burn care, and complex reconstruction.
  • Dr. Daniali is a member of the Breast Cancer leadership committee at Swedish Medical Center and serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Wound Healing at Swedish.
  • Dr. Daniali founded the Center for Lymphatic Restoration at Swedish and serves as its Medical Director. It was recognized in 2000 as a Center of Lymphatic Excellence by the LE&RN. 
  • Dr. Daniali is a double-board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Hand Surgeon.

Giving Back

Dr. Daniali is passionate about helping those most in need. In the past, she traveled the globe delivering critical medical care to underserved populations. Today, she donates her time to provide services for undocumented, indigent, and uninsured patients, helping them to thrive and live pain-free.

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I wake up in the morning excited to fulfill what I see as my purpose and mission in life: to improve the lives of the patients that need me, whether that is after a cancer diagnosis, a traumatic injury, living with chronic pain, or searching for renewed self-confidence.

Dr. Lily Daniali

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