Dr. Daniel Mekasha is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals suffering from acute and chronic pain conditions. With extensive training and years of clinical experience, he is committed to helping patients improve function, restore quality of life, and return to the activities that matter most to them.
A lifelong Michigander, Dr. Mekasha has deep roots in the state and has devoted his professional career to serving the Downriver community. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2002 before earning his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency training in Anesthesiology at Wayne State University in 2006 and went on to pursue advanced subspecialty training through a fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Michigan, which he completed in 2007.
Dr. Mekasha is committed to delivering evidence-based, individualized care and utilizes the latest advances in pain medicine to develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mekasha serves as Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. He also chairs the hospital’s Peer Review Committee, helping to oversee and maintain the highest standards of quality patient care. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Medical Executive Committee at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, where he contributes to strategic and clinical leadership initiatives.
Dr. Mekasha is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, and the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Mekasha enjoys spending time with his son and caring for his pets. A devoted animal and nature lover, he enjoys spending time outdoors and embracing all that Michigan has to offer.
