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Elliott H. Leitman, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Newark, Wilmington
4.7
1.8K Ratings
610 Comments
Dr. Elliott Leitman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic joint reconstruction, joint replacement, and sports medicine. He has previous sports medicine experience as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams.
4.7
1.8K Ratings
610 Comments
Dr. Elliott Leitman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic joint reconstruction, joint replacement, and sports medicine. He has previous sports medicine experience as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams.
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Dr. Elliott Leitman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic joint reconstruction, joint replacement, and sports medicine. He has previous sports medicine experience as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic joint reconstruction
Joint replacement surgery
General Orthopaedics
Shoulder
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Certification
Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Christiana Care
Jennersville Regional Hospital - Chairman of Orthopedics
Past Experience
Lieutenant Colonel (ret) US Army
Team Physician: Lincoln University, Caravel Academy, Avon Grove High School, Kennett High School.
Maccabiah / USA Sports for Israel 2009/2013
Philadelphia Eagles 1997-1998
Philadelphia Flyers 1997-1998
Wilmington Blue Rocks 2007-2011
Professional Societies
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Delaware Orthopaedic Society: Vice President
Community Interests
Medical Liablility Committee, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Board of Directors Blue/Gold High School All Star Basketball Game
Licensed Private Pilot, Triathlete , Cyclist.
Post Graduate Training
Albert Einstein Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Fellowship: 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA
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This was my first visit. I was very, very nervous. Dr Leitman tried to call my nerves. Which he did succeed.🤣 I appreciate him for that! He was very professional and friendly at the same time. I want to mention the staff as well. Very very helpful and kind. A+++ Keep up the great work!!!!!
Excellent treatment and quick recovery.
Very professional and knowledgeable
Spectacular! Amazing bedside manner. He is the best!!!
Bed manners were great.
Dr. Leitman is the Best. He Always takes Great care of me and I’m Extremely Grateful.
Everyone was so welcoming Dr. Leitman is a great professional doctor. Dr. Kimberly was awesome as well and to all the staff thank you for all your assistance.
Very knowledgeable and willing to help you get better with your issue and definitely want to do it without surgery
He's a good doctor.
Everyone is very helpful. Explaining every thing and making you comfortable to ask questions.