Physicians

At First State Orthopaedics, our experienced orthopaedic physicians are dedicated to helping you regain the freedom of movement for virtually every bone and joint in your body. By providing the best available treatment and care, First State Orthopaedics physicians can help you get back into the swing of things, affording you the freedom to start enjoying a healthy and active lifestyle, again.

You will find our orthopaedic physicians and staff members to be exceptional in their specialties, compassionate, and understanding of your needs. All of our physicians are Board Certified. In addition, each is certified in Delaware Worker’s Compensation and some are additionally certified in Hand/and or Sports Medicine.

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Jeremie M.
Axe, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeonsShoulder and Elbow Fellowship TrainedSports Medicine Fellowship TrainedEncompass Health, Middletown, DE - President of Medical StaffOREF National Board of TrusteesUniversity of Delaware Affiliate Professor of Physical Therapy
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Michael J.
Axe, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
General Orthopaedics, Arthroscopic & Open Shoulder, Knee Surgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Re-certification 2010)
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Alex B.
Bodenstab, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Hip and Knee Replacement and Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Drew A.
Brady, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
General Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Trauma, Hip and Knee

Certification:
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Ohio
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Claire
Coggins, M.D.
Board-Certified Radiologist
Evan H.
Crain, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Shoulder pain: Rotator cuff, instability, arthritis, arthoscopy, and replacement.Knee pain: ACL reconstruction, ligament repair, meniscal tears, arthritis, arthroscopy, and knee replacement.Upper extremity: Elbow, Wrist, and Hand surgerySports medicineFracture care

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsDiplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
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Grigory
Gershkovich, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained - Hand & Upper Extremity

Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Fracture Care, Microsurgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Adam
Ginsberg, D.O.
Board-Certified Physiatrist

Specialties:
Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Management

Certification:
Board Certified – Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Matthew A.
Handling, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery. Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery. Shoulder: Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Tear, Instability, Labral Tears, Biceps Tears. Knee: Arthroscopy, ACL Tears, Revision ACL Reconstruction, Knee Dislocation, Meniscus Repair, Cartilage Repair, Arthritis, Total Knee Replacement. Fracture Care

Certification:
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine (CAQ Sports Medicine)
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Eric T.
Johnson, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Trauma, Hip and Knee Replacement, Fracture Care

Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diplomate, National Board of Medical ExaminersLicences - DE, PA, NJ
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Randeep S.
Kahlon, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand (CAQ Hand) Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine (CAQ Sports Medicine)

Specialties:
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Shoulder, Elbow and Hand), Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand (CAQ Hand)Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine (CAQ Sports Medicine)Only doctor in Delaware with CAQ in both Sports Medicine and Hand Surgery
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Elliott H.
Leitman, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic joint reconstruction. Joint replacement surgery, General Orthopaedics, Shoulder

Certification:
Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Kenneth J.
Lingenfelter, D.O.
Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Section – Christiana Care Health System

Specialties:
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryPennsylvania Osteopathic Medicine LicenseState of Delaware Professional License: Physician D.O.New York Medical License
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Stephen G.
Manifold, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction and Replacement

Certification:
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 (Recertified, 2011)
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Irene C.
Mavrakakis, M.D.
Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist

Specialties:
Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine and Musculoskeletal System

Certification:
Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Sub-Specialty Board Certified in Pain Management
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James G.
Moran, D.O.
Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Subspecialty Certification – Pain Medicine

Specialties:
Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine

Certification:
Fellow – American Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationBoard Certified – American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDiplomate – National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
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W. Scott
Newcomb, D.P.M.
Board Certified - American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Specialties:
Foot and Ankle

Certification:
Board Certified - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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William M.
Newell, M.D.
Board-Certified Physiatrist

Specialties:
Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Management

Certification:
Board Certified – Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Anush
Parikh, M.D.
Board Certified Radiologist
Michael J.
Pushkarewicz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder, Hip & Knee Replacement, General Orthopaedics

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Leo W.
Raisis, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, General Orthopaedics, Fracture Care, Arthroscopy

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1990
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Bruce J.
Rudin, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Spine Surgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Jennifer
Seifert, D.P.M.
Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Specialties:
Foot and Ankle

Certification:
Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Craig G.
Smucker, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Hip and Knee Replacements/Revisions, Trauma Care, General Orthopaedics

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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David T.
Sowa, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand

Specialties:
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder), Microvascular and Orthopaedic Surgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
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Joseph
Straight, M.D.
Board-Certified/CAQ, Sports Medicine Board Certified, Family Medicine

Specialties:
Primary Care Sports Medicine/Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Steven E.
Tooze, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Special interest in computer assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty

Certification:
Board Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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James
Zaslavsky, D.O.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Specialties:
Spine

Certification:
Board Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Emeritus

Stephen L.
Hershey, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Hip and Knee Replacement, Medical Exams, Arthroscopic Surgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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John T.
Hogan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Certification:
January 1968 - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Bruce E.
Katz, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialties:
Medical and Operative Treatment of the Adult Spine

Certification:
Board Certified, Licensed in Delaware, New York, Florida and Kentucky Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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William A.
Newcomb, M.D.
Emeritus (Founding Partner)

Specialties:
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement and Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle Surgery

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Brent R.
Noyes, M.D.
Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons : July 19,1985 Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Robert A.
Steele, M.D., F.R.C.S.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, London

Specialties:
General Orthopaedics, Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Foot & Ankle

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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