Welcome to First State Orthopaedics

First State Orthopaedics is Delaware’s largest orthopaedic practice. Our 14 specialized surgeons are dedicated to providing patients with the best care possible, using the latest in surgical and nonsurgical treatment methods. Our goal is to help our patients resume an active lifestyle after an injury or disorder to the shoulder, hand and elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle, and spine.


At nine convenient locations, First State Orthopaedics strives to offer patients:



  • A higher standard of care

  • A variety of cost effective services

  • Prompt appointment availability

  • Compassionate care from a helpful and professional support staff

At First State Orthopaedics, we are committed to excellence.


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Careers @ FSO

Photo: Leo W. Raisis, M.D.
Leo W. Raisis, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, General Orthopaedics

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Photo: Michael J. Axe, M.D.
Michael J. Axe, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports, Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis/Legal Medical Exams and Injections

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Photo: William A. Newcomb, M.D.
William A. Newcomb, M.D.
Emeritus (Founding Partner)

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

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Photo: David T. Sowa, M.D.
David T. Sowa, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand

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

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Photo: Joseph Straight, M.D.
Joseph Straight, M.D.
Board-Certified, Family Medicine Board-Certified/CAQ, Sports Medicine

Primary Care Sports Medicine/Non Operative Orthopedics

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Photo: Bruce E. Katz, M.D.
Bruce E. Katz, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Operative Treatment of the Adult Spine

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Photo: Evan H. Crain, M.D.
Evan H. Crain, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Knee and Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Upper extremity / Hand, and Knee Replacement

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Photo: Alex B. Bodenstab, M.D.
Alex B. Bodenstab, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

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

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Photo: Eric T. Johnson, M.D.
Eric T. Johnson, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Trauma, Hip and Knee Replacement, Fracture Care

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

Hip and Knee Replacement, Medical Exams, Arthroscopic Surgery

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Photo: Robert A. Steele, M.D., F.R.C.S.
Robert A. Steele, M.D., F.R.C.S.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, London

Foot and Ankle Surgery, Knee Replacement

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Photo: James G. Moran, D.O.
James G. Moran, D.O.
Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Subspecialty Certification – Pain Medicine

Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Medicine

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Photo: Matthew A. Handling, M.D.
Matthew A. Handling, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Articular Cartilage Repair, Trauma

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Photo: Drew A. Brady, M.D.
Drew A. Brady, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction, General Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement

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Photo: Elliott H. Leitman, M.D.
Elliott H. Leitman, M.D.
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic joint reconstruction. Joint replacement surgery.

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Photo: Randeep S. Kahlon, M.D., F.A.C.S
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)

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

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Adam Ginsberg, D.O.
Adam Ginsberg, D.O.
Board Certified Physiatrist

Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Management

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Photo: Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D.
Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement, Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Photo: Bruce J. Rudin, M.D.
Bruce J. Rudin, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Spine Surgery

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