First State Surgery Center

Robert A. Steele, M.D., F.R.C.S.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, London

Photo: Robert A. Steele, M.D., F.R.C.S.
Quick Bio: 
  • Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Top Doc 2000 - Delaware Today - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Top Doc 2005 - Delaware Today - Orthopaedic/Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England); Member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.
  • Special Interests: Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery; Hip and Knee Replacement

 

Specialties: 

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

Undergraduate

  • Oxford University, Oxford, UK
    B.A. (Honors), Animal Physiology

Medical School

  • University College Hospital Medical School, Oxford University

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, England
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Center

Certification

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care,

David T. Sowa, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand

Photo: David T. Sowa, M.D.
Quick Bio: 
  • Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
  • Top Doc 2000 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
  • Top Doc 1998 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
  • Top Doc Surgeons 2007 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
  • Special Interests: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder); Microvascular and Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Specialties: 

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

Medical School

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency

  • General Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital

Fellowship

  • Hand Surgery, The Curtis National Hand Center

Certification

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System
  • St.

Bruce J. Rudin, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Quick Bio: 
  • Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Spine Surgery 
  • Top Doc 1998 - Delaware Today - Spine Surgery
  • Top Doc Surgeons 2007 - Delaware Today - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine
  • Special Interests: Medical and Operative Treatment of the Adult Spine

 

Specialties: 

Spine Surgery

Medical School

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Residencies

  • General Surgery - Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
  • Orthopaedics - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

  • Spine Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital

Certification

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System
  • St.

Leo W. Raisis, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Photo: Leo W. Raisis, M.D.
Quick Bio: 
  • Past President, Medical Society of Delaware
  • Past Chief, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Christiana Care
  • Medical Director Christiana Care Center for Advanced Joint Replacement - (Hip and Knees)
  • Vice Chairman - Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Christiana Care Health System
  • Board of Directors - Christiana Care Health System
  • 2012 Top Doc - Delaware Today Magazine - Joint Replacement Surgery
  • 2012 Top Doc - Delaware Today Magazine - General Orthopaedics
  • Special Interests: Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Medicine

 

Specialties: 

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

Undergraduate

  • Lafayette College, Easton, PA

Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Photo: Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Specialties: 

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

Bio:

  • Past Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jennersville Regional Hospital
  • Past Chief of Surgery, Southern Chester County Medical Center
  • Past Chief of Staff, Jennersville Regional Hospital
  • Past Member Christiana Care Orthopaedic Trauma Service

Community Interests:

  • Past President, Avon Grove Lions Club
  • Chairman, First Annual Southern Chester County Heart Walk, American Heart Association.
  • Past Safety Officer and Board Member Avon Grove Area Little League

Undergraduate:

  • Benjamin

James G. Moran, D.O.

Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subspecialty Certification – Pain Medicine

Photo: James G. Moran, D.O.
Quick Bio: 
  • Special Interests: Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Management, Rehabilitation Medicine
Specialties: 

Medical and Interventional Treatment of the Adult Spine, Pain Medicine

Medical School

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital

Fellowship

  • Interventional Spine, Mid Atlantic Spine Institute

Certification

  • Fellow - American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified - American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine - American Board of Physical Medicine an

Bruce E. Katz, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Quick Bio: 
  • Special Interests: Operative Treatment of the Adult Spine
  • Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Spine Surgery
  • Top Doc Surgeons in Delaware 2007 - Delaware Today - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine
Specialties: 

Spine

Medical School

  • The George Washington University

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital

Fellowships

  • Spine Surgery - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
  • PSC, Louisville, KY
  • A.O. Trauma - Hanover, Germany

Certification

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System
  • St. Francis Hospital

Academic Rank

  • University of Delaware, Newark, DE

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)

Photo: Randeep S. Kahlon, M.D., F.A.C.S
Quick Bio: 
  • Past President, Medical Society of Delaware.
  • Board of Directors, Arthritis Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Region.
  • Director, Orthopaedic Education & Research, Christiana Care
  • Course Co-Chair, Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium.
  • Vice-Chair, Prescription Drug Action Committee (PDAC)
  • Past Board Member and Volunteer, Delaware Medical Relief Team for Haiti.
  • Past Board of Directors, Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).
  • Delaware People to Watch, 40 Leaders under 40 (2008) Delaware today
  • Top Docs Surgeons - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
  • Top Docs Surgeons - Delaware Today - Sports Medicine.
  • Special Interests: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Shoulder, Elbow and Hand), Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Trauma.

 

Specialties: 

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

Undergraduate

  • Boston University, Boston, MA
    7 year BA/MD Honors Program

Medical School

  • UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residencies

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, New York.

Fellowships

  • Hand/Upper Extremity, Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University
  • Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Indians Baseball Team

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System

Eric T. Johnson, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Photo: Eric T. Johnson, M.D.
Quick Bio: 
  • Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Christiana Care
  • Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Orthopedics
  • Top Doc Surgeons in Delaware 2007 - Delaware Today - General Orthopedic Surgery
  • Top Doc in Delaware 2005 - Delaware Today - Orthopaedic/Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Special Interests: Trauma, Hip and Knee Replacement
Specialties: 

Trauma, Hip and Knee Replacement, Fracture Care

Medical School

  • Pennsylvania State College of Medicine

Residencies

  • General Surgery, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, UMDNJ/ University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System
  • St.

Stephen L. Hershey, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Photo: Stephen L. Hershey, M.D.
Quick Bio: 

Special Interests: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Articular Cartilage Repair, Trauma

Specialties: 

Hip and Knee Replacement, Medical Exams, Arthroscopic Surgery

Medical School

  • Thomas Jefferson Medical College

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Akron General Medical Center Children’s Hospital

Military

  • Medical Corps, USNR
    • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
    • Member of Teaching Staff, Orthopaedic Training Staff

Certification

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Care Health System
  • St.
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